Research Scientist I​/II - Limited Term

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

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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.

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.

• 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.

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

• 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, write and contribute 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.

• Research Scientist I:
  Bachelor’s Degree.
• Research Scientist II:
  Three (3) years of relevant full‑time experience after completion of a Master’s degree or Five (5) years of relevant full‑time experience after completion of a Bachelor’s degree.
• Doctoral Degree.

• Five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Doctoral Degree.
• Experience with HCI, qualitative coding and analysis.

Questions may be directed to Josiah Hester at josiah.

Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. All members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants, are afforded equal opportunity.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• There are no financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• No purchasing card (P‑Card) is required.
• Travel is not required.
• No security clearance is required.

The candidate must pass a pre‑employment background screening: pre‑employment screening policy.