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Since its inception in 1905, the Carnegie Mellon Department of Chemical Engineering has been on the leading edge of research and innovation in chemical engineering. Today, this is more true than ever. With research thrusts across fields such as health and medicine, biofuels, air quality and more, CMU chemical engineering students are paving the way to healthier, cleaner, more efficient future for all.

Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Chemical Engineering is searching for a part-time Research Assistant for the Laird research lab. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated high school student who will support data analysis, application development, and research objectives. Work could include, for example, software development, investigation and summary of existing research reports/papers, presentations, and report/paper writing.

Core Responsibilities:

• Following research plans to collect, record, and analyze research data. Maintains accurate and detailed research records and files.
• Testing software prototypes and interacting with fellow researchers in order to perform job functions.
• Performing basic data analysis to produce reports and contribute to research publications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

You should demonstrate:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Qualifications:

• Software / programming skills and a motivation for research activities
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

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