Research Assistant in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Research Assistant

We are seeking a motivated applicant to support research on thermal transport and materials properties. The position involves simulation, coding, data management, and introductory machine learning.

Responsibilities:
• Perform basic thermal property simulations using commercial software
• Develop Python code for modeling and simulating thermal transport
• Organize, clean, and manage research datasets
• Apply machine learning methods to predict thermal properties

Applicant should be familiar with:
• Programming skills in Python
• Familiarity with numerical methods or scientific computing
• Experience with data processing and analysis
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

Work Schedule: In agreement with manager

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Requested Pay Rate: $20.00

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume