Research Associate (part-time) - Branstetter Research Team - Heinz College

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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Community-engaged research skills
Learning science research familiarity
Ai-augmented learning technologies
** Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College is seeking a part-time Research Associate to join Professor Lee Branstetter's research team, focusing on technology-enhanced educational interventions in community colleges. The ideal candidate will have a background in learning science, community organizing, and possess strong analytical skills to support community-engaged research efforts. **

Job Summary

  • This role supports community-engaged, participatory research to identify and pilot technology-enhanced educational interventions for community college cybersecurity/IT courses.
  • Core responsibilities include project planning, data management and analysis, report writing, and developing quantitative models.
  • Carnegie Mellon University offers comprehensive benefits including medical, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

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** Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College is seeking a part-time Research Associate to join Professor Lee Branstetter's research team, focusing on technology-enhanced educational interventions in community colleges. The ideal candidate will have a background in learning science, community organizing, and possess strong analytical skills to support community-engaged research efforts. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • community-engaged research skills
  • learning science research familiarity
  • AI-augmented learning technologies
  • data collection and analysis
  • quantitative model development

Nice-to-have

  • flexibility and passion
  • collaboration and cultural sensitivity
  • integrity and high-level interaction

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • 3 years of experience in community organizing
  • 3 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods
  • Successful completion of background check

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