Technical Associate 1 - Computer Science

Position Overview

The Technical Associate works closely with Principal Investigators, Research Scientists, Post-Doctoral Associates, Graduate Students, and external collaborators on ongoing research studies involving both data collection of existing tests and the evaluation of new tests. S/he is responsible for a variety of technical, training and administrative assistance activities supporting the research team through all phases of the project. Will support research activities related to progress in computing. This is a one-year research appointment position, funded for one year. Extension beyond that is subject to renewed funding and performance.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions**)

• Assist in performing research experiments in the field of computing and computation progress
• Collect and analyze experimental data
• Assist Principal Investigator and other collaborators with research development
• Assist and assist in technical writing for publication
• Assist and assist in proposal writing
• Assist in presenting research results at conferences and other institutions
• Develop and maintain research project websites
• Operate specialized equipment for experimentation
• Other duties as needed or required

This role will be full-time in-person at MIT FutureTech, at CSAIL in Cambridge, MA.

Supervision Received

Will receive supervision from Principal Investigator or and Research Scientist I 

Supervision Exercised

None

Qualifications & Skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree in related field(s):

• Two years of relevant research experience (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate) 
• Demonstrated interest in computer science, progress, computational performance, algorithmic improvement.
• Proficiency with: MS Office, Google Workspace (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Gmail, Google Slides). 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present information in small groups and write clear and concise research reports.
• Ability to work in teams and contribute to group projects
• Demonstrated expertise in computing / AI 
• Strong data analysis skills, including statistical / econometric training
• Knowledge of relevant theoretical models
• Proficiency with a modern programming language, e.g., Python, R
• Ability to work in teams (e.g. organizational abilities) 

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Other duties as assigned

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PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, math, or economics

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How to apply

Please apply to this role directly through this opportunity on the MIT jobs portal.

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** To comply with regulations by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), the principal duties in position descriptions must be essential to the job. To identify essential functions, focus on the purpose and the result of the duties rather than the manner in which they are performed. The following definition applies: a job function is essential if removal of that function would fundamentally change the job

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