Research Associate

Job Description

Opening in 2004, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar is part of a reciprocal effort with the Qatar Foundation to bring excellent American educational undergraduate programs to the Middle East. The foundation of CMU Qatar’s success is the extraordinary faculty and staff who work here. By bringing together a diverse group of people, we have benefited from the differing skill sets, experiences, and perspectives that each person brings.<p><br></p>We are seeking part time Research Associate for Business Administration in our Qatar Campus.<p><br></p>Core responsibilities include:<p><br></p><ul><li>Clean and store data for research project.</li><li>Analyze and visualize large amounts of data/information to discover and articulate trends and patterns.</li><li>Build statistical models and machine-learning algorithms.</li><li>Help in writing research papers.</li><li> Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or closely related field)</li><li> Proficient in Python or R and have very strong statistical understanding, as well as knowledge of dataset tools and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools.</li><li> Ability to work independently and excellent attention to detail</li><li> Basic level of Spanish is preferred</li></ul><p><br></p>Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities at the Qatar campus. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to 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.<p><br></p><strong>CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: </strong> As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Staff and faculty must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Please see Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus for details regarding the university’s current COVID-19 mitigation requirements.<p><br></p><strong>Location</strong><p><br></p>Doha, Qatar<p><br></p><strong>Job Function</strong><p><br></p>Researchers<p><br></p><strong>Position Type</strong><p><br></p>Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)<p><br></p><strong>Full Time/Part time</strong><p><br></p>Part time<p><br></p><strong>Pay Basis</strong><p><br></p>Hourly<p><br></p><strong>More Information: </strong><p><br></p><ul><li>Please visit “Why Carnegie Mellon” to learn more about becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change the world. </li><li>Click here to view a listing of employee benefits</li><li>Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. </li><li>Statement of Assurance</li></ul>