Research Technologist (Open Rank)

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP) focuses on key issues that influence the development, implementation and adoption of cutting-edge, advanced communications technologies. CACP work includes assessment of policy issues and production of regulatory filings, identification of future options for innovation, and articulation of a clearer vision of the ever-changing technology landscape. Center research areas include wireless communications and platforms; accessible technology design and use for people with disabilities; emergency alerts and communications; higher education policy and evaluation; workforce development and employment for people with disabilities; new communications modes such as social media and online participatory platforms; STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education, and the cultural impact of technology shifts. CACP, in its role as an objective and neutral source, collaborates with government, industry and academia at the national, local, state, and international levels. In addition to a vigorous agenda of national level activities, CACP has successfully partnered with a number of higher educational institutions across the U.S. in the generation of grants, project development and academic and professional publications. On an international scale, CACP has established productive, collaborative partnerships in Europe, Latin America, and Asia. For more information, visit cacp.gatech.edu.

Established in 1990, the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts is a pioneer of liberal arts education and research at the nexus of the technical and human sciences. The academic programs are internationally acclaimed as models for liberal arts education in a technological age. Founded with the principles of its namesake, former Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen Jr., the College of Liberal Arts believes in the power of transformative urban leadership that is rooted in courage, compassion, and human and social justice. The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts exemplifies Mayor Allen's legacy through its cross-disciplinary teaching, research, and service. In a research-intensive environment, Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts faculty and students examine a wide range of social and humanistic issues, defining their impact on society, culture, and policy, and exploring solutions in the public interest.

The Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts comprises Georgia Tech's three Reserve Officers Training Corps units (Air Force, Army, and Navy), six schools (Economics; History and Sociology; Literature, Media, and Communication; Modern Languages; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy; and the Sam Nunn School of International Affairs), and two centers (Center for Advanced Communications Policy and Writing and Communication Program).

The Research Technologist (Open Rank) directly supports the Center for Advanced Communications Policy (CACP) by providing primary technology, software development, and maintenance support to both faculty and staff members. This position will support shared technologies (hardware and software) and lab equipment used to support the variety of research projects and initiatives within CACP. The Research Technologist will interface directly with the Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts (IAC) enterprise IT group as necessary to ensure that CACP equipment and operations are in compliance with GT IT policies. The Research Technologist will directly support CACP lab operations, data collection, equipment configuration and deployment, and maintenance of existing specialized research equipment found in the Human Factors Lab. The Research Technologist may also directly contribute to funded research projects and will be encouraged to develop their own funded research interests through collaborations with other researchers and by submitting and obtaining funding from industry, state, foundation, or Federal sponsors. CACP participates in human performance research, home automation studies, Internet of Things (IoT) research and data collection, artificial Intelligence research, and rapid prototyping of innovative technologies. The Research Technologist should have an expertise with technology, the application of artificial intelligence to solve complex problems, electronic component assembly, basic programming/scripting, basic web development, and technologies associated with rapid prototyping.

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (https://www. policylibrary.gatech.edu/faculty-handbook/3.2.1-research-faculty-hiring-andpromotion- guidelines).

Research Technologist I

Bachelor's Degree

Research Technologist II

A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or

A Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or

A Doctoral degree.

Master's Degree in a related field.

The anticipated salary range is $70,000-$80,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Applicants should submit the following:

1. A letter of application,
2. Resume/Curriculum vitae, and
3. The names and contact information for at least three references. Please include a brief statement of the candidate's relationship to each reference.References will only be contacted for applicants that are identified as finalists.

Candidates are encouraged to apply by July 15, 2026 for optimal consideration; however, the search will continue until the position is filled.

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. W. Brad Fain, Executive Director and Regents' Researcher, Center for Advanced Communications Policy, brad.fain@cacp.gatech.edu.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest.