Part-Time

Research Associate

College of Fine Arts

Posted on 10/3/2025

Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University

11-50 employees

University-backed pre-seed fund and accelerator

No salary listed

Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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Category
Content & Writing (1)
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Design or Architecture
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Material research and characterization skills
  • Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
  • Strong Problem-Solving and Reasoning Skills
  • 3-5 Year of Data Collection and Analysis Experience
  • 3-5 Years of Research Experience
  • 3-5 Years of Research Lab Experience
  • 3-5 Years of Research Methodology Experience
  • A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Collects, verifies and manages data. Performs data analysis in order to produce reports. Documents and processes results into summaries. Develops quantitative models.
  • Contributes to overall project planning and acts as lead to coordinate portions of a large project or study. Ensures project deadlines are met.
  • With some supervision, designs experiments and research protocols.
  • Writes and edits recommendations and reports.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University

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CMU VentureBridge provides pre-seed funding and an accelerator for startups with at least one CMU-affiliated founder. It offers a 12-week summer program combining virtual and in-person activities, mentorship from experienced founders, and access to a venture network. Each accepted company receives a $25,000 grant from the university, supported by foundations, plus coworking spaces in tech hubs. The program culminates in a Demo Day to pitch to investors, and alumni have raised over $210 million in follow-on funding since 2018.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • VentureBridge '25 invested 14 startups in AI, robotics, healthtech, cleantech sectors.
  • Portfolio companies raised $210M+ in follow-on funding post-acceleration.
  • Demo Day timing aligned with a16z NY Tech Week increases investor visibility.

What critics are saying

  • Y Combinator's university tracks offer $500K vs. VentureBridge's $25K minimum investment.
  • Intuitive Foundation grant ends 2025, eliminating primary funding source for seed checks.
  • Stanford StartX and competing accelerators attract top CMU alumni with superior networks.

What makes Carnegie Mellon University unique

  • CMU affiliation requirement creates exclusive founder network with deep technical talent.
  • Hybrid model across SF, NYC, Pittsburgh provides geographic flexibility for distributed teams.
  • 85+ portfolio companies valued over $1 billion demonstrate proven track record since 2018.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program

Commuter Benefits

Childcare Support

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