Research Technician I (Janus Lab-Liao) (Onsite)
Company: Georgia Tech
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
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LocationAtlanta, Georgia
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About Us
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:
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 well-being 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.
Department Information
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.In addition to Quantitative
Psychology, the School of Psychology includes programs in Cognition
and Brain Science, Cognitive Aging, Engineering Psychology, and
Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The School is one of six in
Georgia Tech's College of Sciences and provides an excellent
environment for innovative teaching in the science of
psychology.Georgia Tech is in the heart of Atlanta, one of the
nation's most academic, entrepreneurial, creative, and diverse
cities with 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 Janus Laboratory directed by Dr. Hsiao-Wen Liao at
Georgia Tech is seeking a full-time staff - Research Technician I.
Our research examines memory processes that foster or hinder
self-regulation, goal pursuit, and well being in adulthood and old
age. We also investigate activities that promote interactions
between younger and older generations. This position will provide
exposure to research related to memory and aging, engaged
lifestyles, mental health and well being. This position is ideal
for someone considering graduate school or health profession.
Job Summary
Provide basic technical support services required for conducting
tests and experiments in a school or research laboratory within the
Institute. This position will interact on a consistent basis with:
academic and research faculty, co-workers. This position typically
will advise and counsel: NA. This position will supervise: NA.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Gather, compile and summarize data in conjunction with assigned
scientific tests, experiments, etc
Job Duty 2 -
Collect and prepare samples for use in assigned tests
Job Duty 3 -
Prepare statistical analyses and maintain related records.
Job Duty 4 -
Operate various equipment used in research studies.
Job Duty 5 -
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Technical Diploma, Associate's Degree or equivalent combination of
education and experience
Required Experience
One to two years of job related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Required Documents to Attach
Apply online with:(1) a CV with description of research and/or
computing experience,(2) a brief statement of career goals and
interests and(3) the names and contact information of 2
references
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLS
This job requires basic knowledge of research lab equipment and
support processes and practices. Includes skill in data
organization, statistical analysis and use of statistical and
scientific computer applications.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal
Employment Opportunity Employer. The University 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 University 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.Georgia
Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment,
on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex
(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran
status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.
This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other
members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates,
invitees, and guests. 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.All members of the USG
community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values, which
consists of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.
These values shape and fundamentally support our Universitys work.
Additionally, all faculty, staff, and administrators must also be
aware of and comply with the Board of Regents and Georgia Institute
of Technology's policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic
Freedom. More information on these policies can be found here:
Board of Regents Policy Manual - University System of Georgia
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Other Information
Salary range: $16.00- $20.00 / hourlyLocation: Onsite (Atlanta,
GA)Job grade: S2This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have financial responsibilities.
No, 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.
Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.
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Other Information
Research Technician I will assist with data collection on campus
and off campus involving use of virtual reality technologies and
assist with other research activities (e.g., participant
recruitment and scheduling, data preparation, literature search).
This person will also assist with some administrative tasks (e.g.,
communicating with IT/technicians/service providers for
software/apps updates, coordinating lab activities, corresponding
to IRB).
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