Carnegie Mellon University

Research Assistant, Computer Science

Carnegie Mellon University

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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About the role

  • Conduct systematic media searches and content analysis of news articles, reports, and public filings
  • Build rigorous case dossiers for each incident: timeline, actors, technologies used, legal/regulatory context
  • Perform secondary research on workplace-monitoring vendors and firms
  • Review and flesh out incoming cases self-reported by workers
  • Update an online tracker with new cases and changes to existing cases
  • Create concise case summaries and metadata for publication
  • Support the project lead with literature scans and citation management

Requirements

  • Current or recently graduated undergraduate student (sociology, media studies, information studies, political science, public policy, computer science, or related fields preferred)
  • Excellent reading comprehension and ability to synthesize media reports into clear, concise summaries
  • Strong attention to detail and experience organizing structured datasets
  • Familiarity with online research methods and source-evaluation skills
  • Comfort handling sensitive information with discretion
  • Reliable time management and ability to work independently in a remote setting
  • A combination of education and proven experience may be considered
Benefits
  • comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
  • generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
  • tuition benefits
  • ample paid time off and observed holidays
  • life and accidental death and disability insurance
  • free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
  • access to Family Concierge Team for childcare needs
  • fitness center access
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
content analysissecondary researchcase summariesmetadata managementdata organizationsource evaluationliterature scanscitation management
Soft Skills
reading comprehensionattention to detailtime managementindependencediscretion