The Georgia Tech Institute for Matter and Systems (IMS) is actively seeking talented individuals to join their team. Current open positions span various roles, including research faculty, technical staff, and administrative support, all aimed at advancing cutting-edge research and development.

Open Positions

Research Engagement Manager

The Research Engagement Manager will report directly to the IMS director and will be responsible for identifying, developing, and executing partnerships that connect IMS faculty, researchers and activities with stakeholders such as industry, government and philanthropic organizations. Partnerships include sponsorship of research with IMS research centers and programs, programs that support the training of graduate students, workforce development programs, and external support for and usage of IMS research facilities. Occasional travel is required.

An ideal candidate would have a minimum of bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in understanding and translating science and technology, previous university experience with external research and development, and a proven ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal and professional working relationships.

This position is posted internally and externally.

Internal (GT employee) Application Instructions: Visit OneUSG, then click the Recruiting Self-Service tile, then the Apply for Jobs tile, and find job # 278166.

External (non-GT employee) Application Instructions: Apply at: https://bit.ly/3zTdyIN 

Research Engineer/Scientist in Microsystems-based Medical Technologies

We are seeking a Research Engineer or Scientist (Open Rank – level dependent on candidate qualifications, consistent with section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook) to support the NIH-funded Atlanta Center for Microsystems Engineered Point-of-Care Technologies (ACME POCT), a joint center involving Emory, IMS, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The engineer/scientist will assist with activities related to the ACME POCT and perform projects for users of the IMS cleanroom and characterization facilities related to the design, fabrication, characterization, and testing of microsystems-based medical technologies.

An ideal candidate would have hands-on experience in performing micro-/nano-fabrication and materials characterization, hands-on experience in the research, development, design, fabrication and testing of microsystems-based medical technologies including point-of-care technologies and lateral flow assays, and proven ability to build and maintain strong interpersonal and professional working relationships.

This position is posted internally and externally.

Internal (GT employee) Application Instructions: Visit OneUSG, then click the Recruiting Self-Service tile, then the Apply for Jobs tile, and find job # 278201.

External (non-GT employee) Application Instructions: Apply at: https://bit.ly/4f49YdG 

External User Outreach Manager

We are seeking an External User Outreach Manager. This is an open rank Research Scientist or Engineer position. The level will depend on candidate qualifications, consistent with section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook.
 
As part of the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI), this position will interact with students, faculty, staff, and external researchers and will report to the Director of the Southeastern Nanotechnology Infrastructure Corridor (SENIC). Duties of this position include developing a strategic approach to new user recruitment and conducting outreach to potential external academic, industry, and government research facility users. Occasional travel to visit potential user institutions and/or attend conferences will be necessary. The position will manage a portfolio of active external user projects, consulting on technical needs, preparing budgets, monitoring facility usage, and coordinating interactions with the process support team.
 
Candidates should hold a bachelor's, master's or Ph.D. degree in a relevant science or engineering field with a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research in either micro/nanofabrication and/or materials characterization with good written and verbal communication skills.  Preference will be given for those with demonstrated experience working as part of a team in a multi-user environment in university and/or industry research and development.
 
This position is posted internally and externally.
Internal (GT employee) Application Instructions: Visit OneUSG, then click the Recruiting Self-Service tile, then the Apply for Jobs tile, and find job # 278774.
External (non-GT employee) Application Instructions: Apply at: https://bit.ly/3UQMwsy