Research Support- Limited Term; MURTY

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.

Key day‑to‑day responsibilities include running studies, scheduling, coordinating data organization, basic QA, and training/evaluating deep learning‑based models of the brain.

High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational Training/Degree may be preferred or required (some profiles may require additional education).

One or more years of relevant experience.

• 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/hr.

This job requires working knowledge of research lab equipment and support processes and practices. Includes skill in data organization, statistical analysis, and the use of statistical and scientific computer applications.

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.

Atlanta, GA

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position does not require security clearance.
• This is a 12‑month, limited‑term position and is subject to the availability of funding thereafter.

The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre‑employment background screening.