Research Assistant - School Of Computer Science - Hcii

Carnegie Mellon University

Base: hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; benefit...
Fully remote
Systematic media content analysis
Structured dataset organization
Online research methods
The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University investigates the relationship between computer technology, human activity, and society through interdisciplinary research

Job Summary

  • The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University investigates the relationship between computer technology, human activity, and society through interdisciplinary research.
  • The Research Assistant will document and analyze workplace surveillance by conducting media analysis, developing case files, and maintaining an online tracker.
  • Employees enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, tuition benefits, paid time off, and additional perks such as transit passes and fitness center access.

Matching Summary

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) at Carnegie Mellon University investigates the relationship between computer technology, human activity, and society through interdisciplinary research.

Salary

Base: Hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings, tuition benefits, paid time off, and additional perks

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • systematic media content analysis
  • structured dataset organization
  • online research methods
  • handling sensitive information
  • remote work capability
  • case dossier development

Nice-to-have

  • qualitative coding experience
  • workplace surveillance knowledge
  • data visualization skills
  • web-based tracker maintenance
  • interdisciplinary research environment

Key Requirements

  • Current or recent undergraduate student
  • Strong reading comprehension and synthesis skills
  • Experience with structured datasets
  • Familiarity with advanced online research techniques
  • Reliable time management and independent work
  • Comfort with discretion handling sensitive data

Work Rights

Not specified

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