What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Social Scientist - ASL - Open Rank position at Georgia Tech Research Institute?
Overview
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
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
Project/Unit Description
The Human Performance Branch (HPB) in the Human Centered Engineering Division is focused on qualitative and quantitative modeling and real-time prediction of applied Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology issues involving neurology, physiology, and behavior of human-system interactions. HPB holds specific interest and expertise in the cognitive states of trust, situation awareness, workload, bias, and cognition. HPB personnel apply this expertise to assist in guiding design and human centered requirements in applied settings that include, but are not limited to Human-AI Teaming, Human-Robot Teaming, User Interface Design/Usability (UI/UX), and autonomy applications, accomplishing this through use of experimental design, human-subjects research, and data analytics.
Job Purpose
Computational social scientists engage, lead, and direct teams in interdisciplinary research projects to meet sponsor objectives leveraging big data streaming analytics on real-time data to provide social insights to sponsors. Qualitative and quantitative research performed spans disciplines of cognitive science, computer science, machine learning, natural language processing, natural language understanding, psychology, sociology, economics, international relations, online social networks, network science, software prototyping, software engineering, design of research experiments, data analytics, open source sensor integration, communication sciences, information sciences, cultural sciences, cyber-social security, national security, information warfare, and information influence campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI
Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
USG Core Values Statement
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 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 Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
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.
Project/Unit Description
The Human Performance Branch (HPB) in the Human Centered Engineering Division is focused on qualitative and quantitative modeling and real-time prediction of applied Human Factors and Cognitive Psychology issues involving neurology, physiology, and behavior of human-system interactions. HPB holds specific interest and expertise in the cognitive states of trust, situation awareness, workload, bias, and cognition. HPB personnel apply this expertise to assist in guiding design and human centered requirements in applied settings that include, but are not limited to Human-AI Teaming, Human-Robot Teaming, User Interface Design/Usability (UI/UX), and autonomy applications, accomplishing this through use of experimental design, human-subjects research, and data analytics.
Job Purpose
Computational social scientists engage, lead, and direct teams in interdisciplinary research projects to meet sponsor objectives leveraging big data streaming analytics on real-time data to provide social insights to sponsors. Qualitative and quantitative research performed spans disciplines of cognitive science, computer science, machine learning, natural language processing, natural language understanding, psychology, sociology, economics, international relations, online social networks, network science, software prototyping, software engineering, design of research experiments, data analytics, open source sensor integration, communication sciences, information sciences, cultural sciences, cyber-social security, national security, information warfare, and information influence campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform signal processing tasks with more limited direction from supervisor.
- Develop expertise in specific areas.
- Contribute to white papers and proposals with supporting background or data analysis.
- Contribute to technical reports/presentations of projects, journal articles, and conference presentations.
- Neurological signal processing.
- Physiological signal processing.
- Experimental Design.
- Human-Subjects Research.
- Candidates currently enrolled in an accredited degree program relevant to this position will be considered. The candidate must have a graduation date of no later than August 2026.
- Programming proficiency in Python, SPSS, R
- Advanced Statistical Analysis Experience.
- Proven understanding (through job history, education, and / or publication history) of human cognitive states (i.e., trust, workload, situation awareness, bias).
- Predictive Modeling Experience.
- Model Evaluation Experience.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance.
- Experience working within DoW contexts.
- User Interface/Usability (UI/UX) Experience.
- Programming proficiency in SQL, JavaScript, and/or other programming languages.
- 10% - 25% travel.
This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook
- 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Factors Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Applied Psychology.
- 0 years of related experience with a Masters’ degree in Human Factors Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Applied Psychology.
Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.
Clearance Type Required
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
Benefits at GTRI
Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
USG Core Values Statement
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 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.