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Job Title: TEMP-Lab/Research Support: Summer Carbon Management Fellows (Multiple Hires)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 296318
About Us
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
Job Summary
Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
Job Duty 2 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
Job Duty 3 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
Job Duty 4 -
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience
Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.
USG Core Values
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.
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.
Other Information
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.
Other Information Summer Carbon Management Fellow
Position Overview
The Summer Carbon Management Fellow is a six-week, hybrid experiential learning opportunity designed to expose students to real-world carbon management strategies across the Southeastern United States. Fellows will engage directly with industry professionals, faculty mentors, and interdisciplinary peers to explore practical approaches to minimizing carbon emissions, including carbon capture, storage, and sequestration methods.
Fellows will work in collaborative teams composed of students from multiple HBCUs and will develop a final carbon management concept tailored to the Southeast, culminating in a formal presentation supported by faculty and/or industry mentors.
Program Duration
¿ 6 weeks (June¿July)
¿ Hybrid format (in-person and virtual engagement)
Key Responsibilities
¿ Participate in program orientation and on-site training at Georgia Tech.
¿ Visit carbon management research sites and partner company facilities across the Southeast.
¿ Assist with hands-on tasks related to Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV), including basic measurement, sampling, and data collection.
¿ Engage in field and laboratory activities such as soil sampling and preparation, basic carbon content testing (e.g., loss-on-ignition), CO¿ sensor monitoring and data logging, introductory biochar applications, and safety-focused workflow practices.
¿ Attend weekly mentorship meetings with faculty and industry professionals.
¿ Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to develop a carbon management concept applicable to the Southeast.
¿ Deliver a final team presentation during the concluding week of the program.
Compensation & Support
¿ $5,000 stipend distributed throughout the program.
¿ Transportation and lodging provided when appropriate.
¿ Direct exposure to STEM, business, and environmental science career pathways.
Qualifications
¿ Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an HBCU.
¿ Open to students from all majors, with emphasis on those interested in carbon management, carbon capture, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or related disciplines.
¿ Demonstrated curiosity, reliability, and commitment to safety standards.
¿ Ability to commit to the full six-week schedule and comply with program expectations.
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 296318
About Us
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.
Job Summary
Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory to include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students This position typically will advise and counsel: lab users This position will supervise: NA
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
Job Duty 2 -
Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
Job Duty 3 -
Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
Job Duty 4 -
May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
Job Duty 5 -
Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
Job Duty 6 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience
Skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.
USG Core Values
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.
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.
Other Information
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.
Other Information Summer Carbon Management Fellow
Position Overview
The Summer Carbon Management Fellow is a six-week, hybrid experiential learning opportunity designed to expose students to real-world carbon management strategies across the Southeastern United States. Fellows will engage directly with industry professionals, faculty mentors, and interdisciplinary peers to explore practical approaches to minimizing carbon emissions, including carbon capture, storage, and sequestration methods.
Fellows will work in collaborative teams composed of students from multiple HBCUs and will develop a final carbon management concept tailored to the Southeast, culminating in a formal presentation supported by faculty and/or industry mentors.
Program Duration
¿ 6 weeks (June¿July)
¿ Hybrid format (in-person and virtual engagement)
Key Responsibilities
¿ Participate in program orientation and on-site training at Georgia Tech.
¿ Visit carbon management research sites and partner company facilities across the Southeast.
¿ Assist with hands-on tasks related to Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV), including basic measurement, sampling, and data collection.
¿ Engage in field and laboratory activities such as soil sampling and preparation, basic carbon content testing (e.g., loss-on-ignition), CO¿ sensor monitoring and data logging, introductory biochar applications, and safety-focused workflow practices.
¿ Attend weekly mentorship meetings with faculty and industry professionals.
¿ Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to develop a carbon management concept applicable to the Southeast.
¿ Deliver a final team presentation during the concluding week of the program.
Compensation & Support
¿ $5,000 stipend distributed throughout the program.
¿ Transportation and lodging provided when appropriate.
¿ Direct exposure to STEM, business, and environmental science career pathways.
Qualifications
¿ Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student at an HBCU.
¿ Open to students from all majors, with emphasis on those interested in carbon management, carbon capture, environmental science, engineering, sustainability, or related disciplines.
¿ Demonstrated curiosity, reliability, and commitment to safety standards.
¿ Ability to commit to the full six-week schedule and comply with program expectations.