Research Scientist I

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.

Atlanta, Georgia

The Library (https://library.gatech.edu/) at the Georgia Institute of Technology seeks a technically skilled and collaborative Research Scientist (Research Data Services) to support data-intensive research through applied data analysis, computational methods, and workflow development. This position focuses on hands-on research support, technical implementation, and data-enabled research, partnering with faculty, students, and research teams to enhance research productivity, reproducibility, and innovation across disciplines. The Research Scientist will work closely with the Research Data Management Librarian/Archivist and campus partners to support a growing Research Data Services program. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarly Access.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values. These values include academic excellence, freedom of expression and inquiry, innovation, collaboration, 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.

This is a 12-month research faculty position with an effort distribution of 90% research and scholarship, and 10% professional service to the library profession. Up to two (2) years credit for previous professional experience may be given at the time of employment, in which case such credit will be stated in the offer letter. The Georgia Tech Library Faculty may enjoy flexible work schedules, professional development, and a healthy work-life balance. This is not a remote position, but some teleworking hours is supported.

This is a benefits-eligible position with a minimum salary of $70,000, commensurate with education and experience.

90% Research and Scholarship

Provide and enhance research support services and resources through the Library to advance the research, learning, and scholarship of the Georgia Tech community through the following:

Research Collaboration and Project Work

• Collaborate with faculty, students, and research teams on data-intensive research projects across disciplines.
• Apply data science, statistical, and computational methods to research problems.
• Support data analysis, modeling, simulation, and interpretation of research data.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary research initiatives and projects.
• Identify opportunities to enhance research through scalable, data-driven approaches.

Technical Implementation and Workflow Development

• Develop and support computational workflows using tools such as:
  • Python, R, or similar programming languages
  • Jupyter Notebooks, GitHub, and version control systems
• Design and implement reproducible research workflows and pipelines.
• Support researchers in navigating and using advanced computational and cloud-based research environments.
• Develop reusable scripts, tools, and templates to improve research efficiency.

Research Enablement and Innovation

• Assist researchers in integrating emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and machine learning, into research workflows.
• Partner with the Research Data Management Librarian/Archivist to support effective data practices, including organization, documentation, and reproducibility.
• Contribute to development of technical documentation, workflows, and best practices.
• Stay current with trends in data science, computational research, and emerging technologies.

Scholarship and Creative Activities

• Contribute to scholarly research through publications, presentations, or other research outputs.
• Participate as a collaborator or contributor on research projects, including potential co-authorship.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to advance expertise in data science and computational research.

10% Service to the Library, Institute, and Profession

• Participate in Library and campus committees, working groups, or initiatives related to research and data.
• Contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration across the Institute.
• Engage with professional communities through service, presentations, or participation in relevant organizations.
• Support the Librarys commitment to a collaborative and inclusive environment.

This position will be filled at the rank of Research Scientist I.

Research Scientist I

• Bachelor's degree in data science, computer science, statistics, information science, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with research data in an academic, research, or applied setting.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Experience with data analysis, modeling, or scientific computing.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing or cloud-based environments.
• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence, or advanced analytics.
• Experience collaborating on interdisciplinary research teams.
• Experience developing reproducible research workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• The ability to apply expertise in teaching, scholarship, and/or service to advance student success.

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, CV, and the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files.

Requests for information may be directed to Karen Glover karen.glover@library.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.

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