What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Scientist II-LT position at Georgia Tech?
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Location
Atlanta, GA
Job Summary
We are looking to hire a research scientist in the Expressive Machinery Lab, under Dr. Brian Magerko, to support one or more active research projects related to AI and creativity.
Job responsibilities include:
- Mentoring junior researchers
- Assisting in running research meetings
- Designing and conducting research studies with human participants
- Writing research papers and grant submissions
Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate on one or more NSF-funded projects related to creativity and computing, including:
Engaging Blind and Visually Impaired Youth in Computer Science through Music Programming: This collaborative project with Northwestern University, the University of North Texas, and the California School for the Blind is examining how the CS education environment, EarSketch, can be redesigned to use computational music as a means for engaging blind and visually impaired high school students.
Fostering AI Literacy through Embodiment and Creativity across Informal Learning Spaces: This collaborative project with Northwestern University examines the role of creativity and embodiment in the design of public interactive installations that teach about issues in AI literacy.
Participatory Sensemaking with Embodied Co-Creative Agents: This collaboration with the Kennesaw State University School of Dance looks at the role of sensemaking in improvised movement between human bodies as a way to inform machine learning models of movement for improvisation and co-creativity.
Required Qualifications
- A Master's degree in Digital Media, and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree, or
- A Master's degree in Digital Media, and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree, or
- A Doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications
A PhD is preferred.
Proposed Salary
This position will pay between $65,000-$95,000 annually, to commensurate with experience.
Required Documents to Attach
Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and contact information for at least three references.
Apply Before Date
Applications will be considered beginning Feb. 15, 2024, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.
Contact Information
Requests for information may be directed to magerko EMLhire@gatech.edu.
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Salary : $65,000 - $95,000