Research Scientist I

Job ID 275030 Location Atlanta, GA Job Summary The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is seeking to hire Research Scientist. Responsibilities/Duties Conceive, plan, and conduct individual research in broad areas relevant to the mission of the laboratory (imaging, therapy and contrast/therapeutic agents. Serve as the technical lead for the laboratory in your area of expertise. Plan and direct a number of collaborative research projects including coordination of research activities between groups and disciplines. Develop new instruments, materials, processes, scientific methods, approaches and algorithms. Responsible for directing others; plans, organizes, and supervises the work of laboratory scientists, engineers, and technicians. Evaluate progress and results obtained, recommend major changes to achieve overall objectives. Participate in strategic planning; key role in identifying and acquiring research funding. Review schedules, cost and documentation to ensure success of projects. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Preferred Qualifications Experience in optics, ultrasound, imaging and instrumentation. Training in optics/photonics and acoustics. Practical experience in area of laser-tissue interaction, ultrasound and photoacoustic imaging. Proficiency with modern laboratory equipment such as solid-state and gas lasers, ultrasound transducers and arrays, computer acquisition systems, motion control systems, etc. Experience in mechanical design automation applications such as SolidWorks. Experience in optical design automation applications such as Zemax. Contact Information Linda Dillon, View email address on click.appcast.io Lucretia Allen, View email address on click.appcast.io Shalonda Williams, View email address on click.appcast.io 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, and 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. Background Check The candidate of choice will be required to pass a pre-employment background screening. . #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Tech