Research Scientist I​/II - Limited Term

Position: Research Scientist I/II - Limited Term (open rank)

Research Scientist I/II - Limited Term (open rank)

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Job

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 pGeorgia Tech's Mission Is To Develop Leaders Advance Technology And Improve The Human Condition. The Institute Has Nine Key Values That Are Foundational To Everything We Do

• Students are our top priority.
• We strive for excellence.
• We thrive on diversity.
• We celebrate collaboration.
• We champion innovation.
• We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• We act ethically.
• We are responsible stewards.

About the College of Computing at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The College of Computing has been a leader in defining modern computing as a paradigm that combines the foundations of theoretical mathematics and information science, the force of invention in computational systems and processes, and interdisciplinary practice that integrates innovation in computing with all facets of life. Today, the college comprises five schools that offer unique academic programs and conduct research specifically related to their concentration areas:
Computer Science, Computing Instruction, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Interactive Computing, and Computational Science and Engineering.

About The School Of Interactive Computing

The School of Interactive Computing (IC) aims to redefine the human experience of computing using two primary tools: research and innovation in computing education. Our school nurtures an open, inclusive, supportive environment made stronger through multiple perspectives and expertise.

Job Summary

The School of Computer Science at Georgia Institute of Technology is seeking to hire a limited term Research Scientist to contribute school's various research programs projects. This is an on‑campus working position.

Responsibilities

The Research Scientist will collaborate with Professors Josiah Hester and Shaowen Bardzell on interdisciplinary sustainability research at the intersection of computing, design, and society.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research, writing and contributing to grant proposals.
• Lead and co‑author peer‑reviewed publications.
• Design and execute studies that explore sustainable technologies, community engagement, and responsible AI systems.
• Coordinate diverse teams and translate research insights into impactful, real‑world outcomes.

Required Qualifications

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. 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.

• Research Scientist I:
  Bachelor's Degree.
• Research Scientist II:
  Three (3) years of relevant full‑time experience after…