Research Support- Limited Term (Ivanova Lab)

About the School of Psychology at Georgia Tech

The School of Psychology is dedicated to advancing psychological science through cutting-edge research, innovative education, and impactful community engagement. Our faculty and student researchers strive to promote a scientific understanding of the human brain, cognition, mind, environment, and behavior. We are committed to translating our knowledge of the organization of the brain and behavior to improve workforce development, the human condition and well-being, inspire future technologies, and improve the world. Excellent research facilities support the school's research and interdisciplinary graduate programs across the Institute. Our programs emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, quantitative training, critical thinking, and hands-on experience, preparing students for leadership positions in academia, industry, and public service. Georgia Tech's commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration has fostered fruitful interactions between psychology faculty and faculty in the sciences, computing, business, engineering, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech is in the heart of Atlanta, one of the nation's most academic, entrepreneurial, and creative cities, with an excellent quality of life. The School of Psychology actively develops and maintains a rich network of academic and applied behavioral science/industrial partnerships in and beyond Atlanta.

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 2-year research assistant position under the supervision of Dr. Anna Ivanova. Responsibilities include (1) assisting with all aspects of research, including experimental design, behavioral and brain data collection from human participants, data analysis, and computational modeling; (2) technical support for other lab members, including assistance with the online experiments, in-person data collection, and high performance computing cluster; (3) administrative duties, including financial record keeping for the lab and updating the lab website. In addition to assisting other lab members, the lab manager will have the opportunity to lead independent research projects.

• The position is ideal for individuals considering future graduate study in cognitive science, neuroscience, or AI.

Job Duty 1 -
Assist with documentation, compliance tracking, and reporting for research projects.

Job Duty 2 -
Collaborate in preparing and submitting research proposals, providing detailed support for budget development and financial monitoring.

Job Duty 3 -
Help maintain inventory, coordinate equipment upkeep, and support safety compliance efforts.

Job Duty 4 -
Assist in ensuring research activities follow institutional, state, and federal regulations.

Job Duty 5 -
Participate in training on research policies, lab safety, and compliance standards.

Job Duty 6 -
Serve as a point of contact between researchers, funding sources, and institutional offices.

Job Duty 7 -
Organize and manage logistics for research meetings, workshops, and presentations to support project goals and stakeholder engagement.

Job Duty 8 -
Maintain and audit research records and compliance documentation, supporting data integrity and audit readiness.

Job Duty 9 -
Provide administrative support to improve processes and enhance operational efficiency.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

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

Required Experience
One or more years of relevant experience.

• A Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or a related field (by the time of hire)
• At least one year of research experience in neuroscience, cognitive science, psychology, AI, or a related field (2 years preferred)
• Strong computer programming, data analysis, and technical troubleshooting skills
• Independence, initiative, good organizational and record-keeping abilities, ability to work in collaborative environments, ability to quickly learn new skills
• Thorough knowledge of machine learning and deep learning, including PyTorch.
• Experience working with large language models
• Experience working with HPCs and job schedulers, such as Slurm.
• Experience collecting and/or analyzing fMRI data, intracranial EEG data, and/or behavioral data from online experiments

Pay: $20/hr.

SKILLS
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.

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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.

Location: Atlanta, GA

Position Term: 24-months

This is a two year-limited-term position and is subject to the availability of funding thereafter. All employment and assignments are ultimately contingent upon available funding, business needs, and your performance of the assignment. Georgia Tech retains the right to terminate this assignment at any time for cause or, in its sole discretion, for convenience; in either case, Georgia Tech's obligation shall be limited to payment for hours and/or days worked prior to the termination date.

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