Postdoctoral Research Associate – Tepper School of Business

The Tepper School of Business is home to many programs and research programs that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our strengths in the core social sciences. Tepper faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including organizational behavior and theory, economics, finance, and accounting.

Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business is searching for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join their team.  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment.

 

Core responsibilities include:

• Research in the intersection of discrete optimization and machine learning, including algorithmic fairness

• Formulation of new problems and research directions and translating topical issues into algorithmic problems

• Designing new algorithms and investigating their performance on synthetic and actual data

• Participate in writing up the results and submission for scientific publication

• Collaborate with and mentor doctoral students engaged in the projects

• 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 analytical and problem-solving skills

• Organization and planning skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

   

Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field required

• Experience working on and publishing refereed papers on problems related to discrete and continuous optimization and machine learning

• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.

   

Additional Information:

• Sponsorship: Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States. CMU will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.  Carnegie Mellon is not a qualifying employer for the STEM OPT benefit: only the 12-month OPT may be used to work at Carnegie Mellon.

• Funding: This is a grant-funded position.

• Fixed Term: This is a flexible-term position with an estimated duration of 18 months.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance. 

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page