Research Support- Limited Term; MURTY

Job Title: Research Support - Limited Term (MURTY)

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Type: Regular, Full-Time, 12‑month Limited Term

Job Summary: The Research Administration Support role provides essential administrative and operational assistance for research projects and laboratory activities. This role helps ensure compliance with funding and institute policies, supports lab coordination, and promotes efficient research operations. This is a 1‑year research assistant position under the supervision of Dr. Ratan Murty.

• Assist with documentation, compliance tracking, and reporting for research projects.
• Collaborate in preparing and submitting research proposals, providing detailed support for budget development and financial monitoring.
• Help maintain inventory, coordinate equipment upkeep, and support safety compliance efforts.
• Assist in ensuring research activities follow institutional, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in training on research policies, lab safety, and compliance standards.
• Serve as a point of contact between researchers, funding sources, and institutional offices.
• Organize and manage logistics for research meetings, workshops, and presentations to support project goals and stakeholder engagement.
• Maintain and audit research records and compliance documentation to support data integrity and audit readiness.
• Provide administrative support to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational training or degree may be preferred or required for some profiles.
• Required Experience: One or more years of relevant experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Neuroscience, or related field.
• Experience collecting, and/or analyzing, and organizing fMRI data.
• Ability to run day‑to‑day studies with general study operations.
• Basic QA knowledge.

Pay Range: $20‑$22 per hour.

This is not a supervisory position, does not have financial responsibilities, is not a position of trust, and does not require a purchasing card or security clearance. The position is contingent on funding and is subject to termination at any time for cause or convenience; payment is limited to hours worked prior to termination.

Candidate must pass a pre‑employment background screening. Refer to the policy library for details.

The Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Georgia Tech is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all applicants and employees, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.