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PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Special Activities and Intelligence (SAI) Program in our Operational Warfighting (OPS) Division at CNA is hiring for a part-time Research Scientist. Staff at this level will typically be leading smaller and/or less complex projects, playing a critical role as a team member on projects with specific technical/scientific expertise. For this role we are looking for people that have extensive experience in AI and ML.

The SAI program conducts analyses that help decision-makers integrate information, intelligence, and exquisite effects into fleet operations. CNA has played an active role in the reconstruction of real-world incidents, assessment of the employment of operational teams, and the extraction of operational value from intelligence feeds. We also support efforts to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities, crafting policies and procedures to guide their development and bridging the technology gap between defense and industry.

CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

1. Routinely produces analysis on structured and unstructured problems that meets CNA's quality standards with limited direction and general supervision. Demonstrates ability to develop and apply creative and innovative analytic solutions to complex problems with assistance/support from more senior staff. Shows the ability to synthesize analytic results into a broader context. Can lead complex analytic projects with supervision. Begins to make connections and synthesize ideas across multiple, related studies.

2. Develops and maintains deep, specific institutional knowledge and expertise of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. Uses that knowledge to support training & mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to support development and shaping of new work for existing clients/ sponsors.

3. Balances responsiveness to guidance with independent action. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Independently identifies opportunities for collaboration within team, division, and operating unit. Supports supervisor's initiatives and helps make vision a reality. Recognizes and acknowledges contributions from subordinates.

4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by interacting with CNA managers and current clients/sponsors on securing follow on work (e.g., small grants, or above core projects), expanding or developing new ideas for future projects, and occasionally working with potential clients/sponsors on developing new project ideas. Occasionally serves as internal reviewer of technical proposals.

5. Interacts regularly and independently with clients/sponsors and related parties. Typical interactions are at the "peer equivalent" level, but some level of interaction at senior level. Can effectively represent CNA as an organization.

6. Influences decisions by sponsors/ clients; provide sponsors/clients with implementable recommendations. Occasionally supports efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities.

7. Demonstrates strong and effective communications skills, to include ability to summarize and synthesize larger pieces of work into effective executive summaries/executive briefings. Can effectively present work to more senior and larger audiences. Effectively communicates with & engages colleagues at all levels of the organization.

8. Works under limited direction and general supervision from division management. Can lead projects of low to medium size and/or complexity, as well as significant tasks on large or more complex projects. Effectively manages all aspects of assigned projects, to include delivery of high-quality analytic products on-time, and on-budget.

9. Plays a supporting role in the mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a member of a project team. Regularly demonstrates initiative in pursuing improvements in the quality of our projects and analytic products. Participates in corporate initiatives when asked to do so, and makes contributions to initiatives focused on making CNA a better place to work.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field (STEM), PhD preferred.

2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements 5+ years of experience in research and analysis. Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts and applications preferred. Experience with Navy and AI-related organizations and processes preferred.

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• Ability to work on progressively more difficult projects/analyses, including directing portions of large research projects or small to medium projects under general supervision
  
  
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• Strong critical thinking skills
  
  
• Knowledge of research techniques
  
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills
  
  
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• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
  
  
• Ability to interact directly and effectively with clients and influence their decisions
  
  

4. Other: Must have an active Top-Secret Security Clearance. SCI eligibility is highly desired.

Required Documents

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CNA follows a broad band compensation framework that considers a range of criteria in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets; experience; degree, certifications, other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is around $73.00 - $81.25 hourly.

Role Description

This is a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing clinical research studies, coordinating recruitment and enrollment of study participants, executing informed consent processes, and managing study protocols. Additional tasks include ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, facilitating communication between study teams, maintaining research documentation, and providing support in the execution of high-quality clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Informed Consent processes and Protocol adherence
• Strong background in Research and Clinical Research Experience
• Proficiency with Clinical Trials processes and conducting them in compliance with guidelines
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field preferred

Position Overview

Scouting America is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as our Director of Research. This highly impactful role is central to advancing a data-driven culture across the organization by transforming insights into action that drives decision-making, strengthens programs, and enhances member engagement.

Reporting to the SVP, Communications & Marketing, the Director of Research will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide research strategies aligned with organizational priorities. This individual will oversee a team responsible for delivering high-quality primary and secondary research that supports product design, program evaluation, marketing effectiveness, and member experience. You will also be responsible for managing budgets as well as outside agencies. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader who can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence senior leadership and organizational direction.

Responsibilities

• Develops long-term research plans that align with business goals with a focus on increasing membership and revenue to the organization.
• Supervises, hires, provides performance management, and mentors research staff, data analysts and scientists. Establishes goals for the research team that are aligned with the organizational strategy and department goals.
• Oversees research projects, data collection, and analysis to ensure accuracy, compliance, and ethical standards.
• Partners across the organization with internal business units, councils, volunteers, and vendors to understand business needs, enhance strategy development, and ensure implementation of research findings.
• Presents complex findings to senior leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, and lay audiences through reports and presentations.
• Allocates resources effectively and efficiently and working with fundraisers to secure additional resources.
• Stays updated with industry trends, technological advancements, market trends in youth development, and competitors
• Partners with outside research vendors to gain accurate data with actionable results. This includes writing RFPs with actionable objectives, overseeing data collection and reporting for accuracy of insights.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of: quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data analysis, survey design; product/service lifecycles, user experience, and iterative design processes; consumer behavior, segmentation, and trends.
• Skill in: written and verbal communication and presentation; analyzing data, identifying key insights, and drawing actionable conclusions; translating research findings into actionable strategies for program, product, or service development; using research software, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis programs. Proficiency in data analysis software, statistical methods, online survey systems, data aggregation and visualization tools.
• Ability to: lead and motivate research teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and manage budgets effectively; manage multiple research projects with competing deadlines and resources.

Education

Master’s degree minimum, Doctoral degree preferred, in social science, youth development or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in research, with demonstrated leadership of research teams, project management skills, and designing and executing successful research projects that impact business decisions.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Preference

Scouting program knowledge a plus but not required.

Denali Health is a premier clinical research network dedicated to advancing medical science through high-quality clinical trials. Our Atlanta site is a hub of innovation, conducting studies that bring new therapies to patients who need them most.

We believe in investing in potential. We recognize that Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Medical Assistants (MAs), and Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) possess the critical medical knowledge and patient care skills necessary to excel in research. At Denali, we provide the training and mentorship to turn your clinical background into a thriving career in the pharmaceutical and research industry.

Are you a medical professional looking for more than just a job? Do you want to move away from standard bedside care and into the cutting-edge world of drug development?

As a Research Assistant (RA), you will work side-by-side with our Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) and Investigators. You will be the "hands and eyes" of our studies, managing patient visits, processing lab samples, and ensuring data accuracy. This role is designed as a career accelerator—our goal is to train you to eventually become a Clinical Research Coordinator.

• Patient Care & Procedures: Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy (blood draws), obtaining vital signs, ECGs, and height/weight measurements for study participants.
• Data Integrity: Assist in collecting and entering source data into Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems with high accuracy.
• Lab Management: Process biological specimens (centrifuging, pipetting, freezing) and prepare them for shipment according to IATA guidelines.
• Subject Recruitment: Assist with pre-screening potential patients over the phone and reviewing medical history to see if they qualify for studies.
• Administrative Support: Maintain study binders, organize supply inventories, and assist with scheduling patient visits.

We are specifically seeking individuals with a strong medical foundation who are eager to learn the regulations of research (GCP/FDA).

Required Qualifications:

• Background: Must fall into one of the following categories:
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with phlebotomy skills.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA).
• Foreign Medical Graduate (FMG) looking to gain US clinical experience.
• Clinical Skills: Proficiency in phlebotomy (blood draws) and taking vitals is highly preferred.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using computers, navigating electronic medical records (EMR), and learning new software quickly.
• Soft Skills: Excellent bedside manner, empathy for patients, and a "no task is too small" attitude.

Preferred (But Not Required - We Will Train!):

• Previous experience in a clinical research setting.
• IATA certification (shipping dangerous goods).
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification.

• Mentorship: You will be paired with experienced CRCs who will teach you the "Denali Way" of research.
• Career Pathway: We have a clear promotion track
• Diverse Environment: We value the deep medical knowledge FMGs bring and the practical, hands-on efficiency of MAs and CNAs.
• Standard Hours: Enjoy a more predictable schedule compared to hospital shifts or emergency care.

Please submit your email us at a brief statement explaining why you want to transition into Clinical Research. If you are an FMG, please highlight your medical background in your summary.

Research Manager

Onsite in Tampa, FL

About the Company

ORB is a US/UK based company providing research and analytics to public and private sector clients in over 115 countries! We offer great benefits, interesting and challenging work, and the opportunity to build skills and experience in international quantitative and qualitative research.

Position Overview

This Research Manager position combines project management, analysis, and stakeholder coordination. This position is onsite at MacDill Air force Base in Tampa, FL and offers the opportunity to work closely with the leadership in specific Combatant Commands (CENTCOM) to help identify knowledge gaps, formulate research approaches to address those gaps, and manage and conduct primary research to fill those gaps. This work covers the issues of U.S. global standing, development, and security. This role will suit someone with a keen interest in international politics and a background in research.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Client management

• Have a thorough understanding of how client requirements translate into research projects
• Actively contribute and/or lead discussion with the client about research design
• Identify any weaknesses or gaps in the client’s approach and ask the right questions to get clarity on client brief
• Take ownership of client relations – communicating regularly and ensuring that they are satisfied with our delivery

Project management & delivery

• Take responsibility for research design, taking client objectives all the way through to instrument and indicator design.
• Coordinate with the research team to ensure they are aligned on client objectives
• Designs and implements complex sampling methodologies, develops/reviews quantitative and qualitative instruments, builds and enforces project-specific quality control. Suggests new approaches to sample, instrument, scripting, quality control, analysis, and reporting.
• Help junior staff to manage their time and take responsibility for ensuring that all deadlines within the team are met.
• Take the lead with reporting design and analysis, and writing, communicating research findings in a clear and convincing way. Help to manage junior staff who are contributing to reporting
• Briefing client on research findings – tailoring to the specific team/objective
• Contribute to creation of budgets, including for complex projects or those required to adhere to pre-specified client formats

Requirements

• Degree in International Affairs, Social Sciences, or History *Advanced degree preferred
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience for research deliverables, including studies, specialized products, quantitative studies, case studies, and other products
• SECRET CLEARANCE Required.
• High proficiency with quantitative data (using Excel/SPSS) and excellent writing skills
• Leadership experience within a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally
• General knowledge of the politics, economics, and societies of Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East
• Foreign language fluency is strongly preferred; French, Arabic and Spanish
• Preference given to candidates with M&E background; knowledge of the methods and techniques of monitoring and evaluation, including developing survey questionnaires, drawing a sample and assessing the quality of resulting data

US Citizenship Required

Salary Range begins at $100,000+ based on experience

ORB offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off and profit sharing.

Applied Mental Health Research Assistant

Remote (US – EST hours) or Remote/Hybrid (Cambridge, UK)

Full-Time | Entry-Level | Industry Research

Help shape the future of mental health care.

Our mission is simple but powerful to help people feel better and live fuller lives by making trusted mental-health support accessible to everyone. We are redefining care through innovative, AI-enabled solutions that go beyond today’s capabilities to create meaningful, lasting change.

We’re looking for an early-career researcher who is ready to take their academic training into a fast-moving industry environment. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full research lifecycle while working alongside experienced clinical and research leaders.

If you enjoy being organised, proactive, and deeply involved in research from concept through to publication this role is for you.

Why Join Us?

• Work across the entire evidence lifecycle in an applied industry setting
• Gain exposure to research requirements for regulators, healthcare partners, and payers
• Develop practical experience in AI safety and clinical governance
• Receive mentorship from a Director of Evidence Generation (PhD Neuroscience) and Head of Clinical (PhD Clinical Psychology)
• Build a strong foundation for future doctoral training

What You’ll Be Doing

Research Operations & Coordination

• Coordinate study activities, timelines, and communications
• Maintain regulatory documentation and version control
• Prepare ethics and governance submissions
• Support data management and research processes

Research Delivery

• Assist with study design and clinical evaluations
• Conduct literature reviews to support protocols and claims
• Collect and manage research data
• Support real-world implementations such as survey deployment
• Engage with lived-experience partners

Analysis & Scientific Communication

• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data
• Prepare internal reports and research summaries
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications

Clinical Safety Monitoring

• Review safety dashboards and AI-generated outputs under supervision
• Identify trends and flag potential risks in line with protocols

(All clinical monitoring is supervised by a licensed Clinical Psychologist — this role does not involve independent clinical decision-making.)

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Mental Health Science, Social Work, or related field
• Experience conducting human-subjects research
• Exceptional organisation and attention to detail
• Proactive mindset with the confidence to take initiative
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills
• Understanding of research ethics and Good Clinical Practice

Desirable

• Exposure to mental health populations through placements, volunteering, or paid roles
• Experience across multiple stages of the research lifecycle
• Familiarity with qualitative methods
• Understanding of mental health in chronic health conditions
• Experience working with patient involvement or lived-experience groups

Who Thrives Here?

You’ll succeed in this role if you:

• Take initiative and naturally step in where needed
• Are comfortable managing multiple moving parts
• Enjoy the operational side of research as much as the scientific thinking
• Are eager to learn and ask questions
• Want to build real-world confidence quickly

If you’re ready to apply your research skills in a role that genuinely impacts lives — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us transform the future of mental health care.

Please add a cover letter to the front page of your CV.

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

The Team

The Center for Scientific Software Engineering (CSSE) is focused on the development and dissemination of software engineering best practices to accelerate both the quality and pace of scientific discovery at Georgia Tech and throughout the scientific community.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) at GA Tech is seeking to hire a Research Engineer (Open Rank) to serve as a Product Manager. CSE is enhancing our impact on the Georgia Tech ecosystem through new programs that help students become better Research Software Engineers. With this increased capacity, we will amplify the impact of research conducted by Georgia Tech's scientific community. We are expanding our team of 6 professional software engineers (with varying degrees of industry experience) to include a Product Manager who is excited about working in a highly dynamic and research-oriented environment.

This is a hybrid working position.

• Partner with Georgia Tech faculty to identify areas of scientific research likely to benefit from dedicated Research Software Engineering.
• Establish goals and requirements to create new functionality that maximize Research Software Engineering contributions.
• Pair students with Research Software Engineering mentors in the Center for Scientific Software Engineering.
• Partner with student Research Software Engineers to create development plans that deliver agreed-upon functionality.
• Monitor the progress of student Research Software Engineers as they embark on established development plans.
• Refine CSSE team processes to achieve our collective goals more efficiently.
  

This position vacancy is an open rank announcement. Final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook (faculty-handbook/3.2.1-research-faculty-hiring-and-promotion-guidelines)

Research Engineer I

Bachelor's degree

Research Engineer II

• Three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of Master's or
• Five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of Bachelor's or
• Doctoral Degree

Senior Research Engineer

• Master's degree with seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
• Master's degree with nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
• Doctoral degree with four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree

Principal Research Engineer

• Master's degree with Eleven (11) years of relevant full-time experience or
• Doctoral degree with Seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree
• One (1) year of relevant full-time experience
• Experience in Data Science, Network Science, Algorithms, Machine Learning and AI.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a STEM-related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in product management.
• Experience working with open-source software and open-source communities.
• Experience collaborating with research stakeholders in academic or industry settings.
• Proven ability to create clear and compelling software specification documents.
• Experience working closely with software engineers to define feature scope and development estimates.
• Strong product thinking, with the ability to synthesize information quickly and take decisive action.
• Empathy for users and experience engaging with customers and stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Ability to prioritize effectively in environments with limited resources, ambiguity, or competing demands.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.
• Clear and compelling communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and its various phases.
• Awareness of opportunities and challenges associated with Generative AI technologies.

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Dave Brownell: .

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 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 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 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.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

The Center for Scientific Software Engineering (SSE) at Georgia Tech (one of the four inaugural Virtual Institute for Scientific Software centers) supports the development of better quality, more sustainable scientific software. To achieve this goal, the Center:

• Creates custom software solutions in partnership with scientific researchers.
• Provides guidance on state-of-the-art tools, technology, and techniques.
• Encourages best practices in open science and the open-source software that supports it.
• Creates and supports long-term scientific platforms and systems.
• Educates students as they create software solutions and develop their software engineering skills.
  

OPPORTUNITY

You are a good fit for this team if you have the following.

• Desire to participate in an exceptional team that pushes the boundaries of science and software.
• Desire to learn, grow, coach, and be coached.
• Ability to learn new concepts across different scientific domains.
• Ability to lead and contribute with a clear understanding of your capabilities and areas for growth.
• Positive, open, and team-oriented approach to work.
• Entrepreneurial drive and ability to thrive in open-ended environments.

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

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.

The Research Administrator is responsible for managing the financial aspects of research projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with funding agency requirements. This role acts as a liaison between researchers and administrative staff, ensuring that all financial transactions related to research activities are conducted efficiently and in accordance with institutional policies.

Job Duty 1 -
Manage the preparation and submission of research grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funding agency guidelines and institutional policies.

Job Duty 2 -
Collaborate with various departments to facilitate effective communication regarding research funding and financial management.

Job Duty 3 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 -
Develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring that financial resources are allocated appropriately throughout the research lifecycle.

Job Duty 5 -
Review and approve expenditures related to research projects, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and funding agency requirements.

Job Duty 6 -
Provide financial guidance and support to researchers, helping them understand budgetary processes and funding regulations.

Job Duty 7 -
Prepare and submit timely financial reports to funding agencies, ensuring accurate representation of research expenditures and project progress.

Job Duty 8 -
Conduct training sessions for faculty and staff on research administration processes, policies, and best practices.

Job Duty 9 -
Monitor changes in funding agency regulations and institutional policies to ensure ongoing compliance in research financial management.

Job Duty 10 -
Assist in the development of strategies for securing funding opportunities, including identifying potential grants and other funding sources.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience.

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 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 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.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Atlanta, GA

Job Grade: G7

Anticipated salary range $63,303 to $90,167 will be commensurate with qualifications.

A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Florida Solar Energy Center:

The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC), is the state's premier energy research institution. Created by the Florida Legislature in 1975 to advance research, development and education in solar energy, FSEC's focus includes renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable transportation research, demonstration, and education.FSEC is administered by the University of Central Florida and is located in Cocoa, Florida.

The Opportunity:

FSEC invites applications for an Undergraduate Summer Research Internship focused on low-carbon methanol production from fugitive methane resources. This internship will take place at M2X Energy Inc. (Rockledge, Florida), where the intern will collaborate with both researchers and industry engineers. All research and hands-on activities will occur at this off-campus sponsor facility.

Responsibilities:

This program focuses on supporting activities related to process development, optimizations and designs of portable, modular gas-to-methanol technologies in partnership with M2X Energy Inc., which involves, but is not limited to:

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• Development and review of Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).

  
  

• Creation and support of CAD drawings for equipment layouts, skid assemblies, and process components.

  
  

• Design, assembly, and experimentation with benchtop instruments, including data acquisition and analysis.

  
  

• Basic process control support and maintenance of engineering and manufacturing documentation.

  
  

• Assembly, modification, and operation of flow reactors and adsorption testing systems (such as breakthrough rigs) to generate data for pressure swing adsorption (PSA) modeling and validation.

  
  

• Participation in chemical laboratory experiments and processes, including but not limited to testing adsorbent materials to enhance methane recovery from renewable natural gas streams.

  
  

• Preparation of written and oral reports summarizing experimental results, processes, and findings.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Enrollment or recent completion in an engineering or science undergraduate program and basic proficiency in one or more of the following: chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or chemistry with scientific lab work.

Preferred Qualifications:

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• Experience with process diagrams and CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar) and interpreting or drafting Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID).

  
  

• Hands-on experience in bench-scale instrumentation development and experimentation.

  
  

• Familiar with piping assembly, fittings, and gas cylinder handling.

  
  

• Track records with detailed documentation of experimental procedure, SOPs plus good data management skills.

  
  

• Familiarity with data processing, analysis and computing tools such as Excel, Origin, MATLAB and Python.

  
  

• Interest in manufacturing, process engineering and clean technology processes.

  
  

• Hands-on aptitude and comfortable working in a shop, laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.

  
  

• Strong communication skills and awareness of other technical staff, external partners, equipment/instrument manufacturers, etc.

  
  

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This internship requires on-site participation at M2X Energy's site located at 270 Barnes Boulevard Rockledge, FL 32955.

Desired starting date: Early May 2026.

Applicant must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer, as sponsorship is not available for this position now or in the future.

For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Francis Chukwunta () and/or Dr. Veronica Rigo ( ).

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StateBenefitseligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteriaestablishedby the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First,determineseligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for statebenefitsthe employee will be notified directly by People First.OPS positions are not entitled topaidtime off.

Unless explicitlystatedon the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF willresidein Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant toFlorida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCFis required toconductadditionalscreening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

Theadditionalscreening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, postdoctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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