TEMP-Lab/Research Support (Literature,Media & Com) Job at Inside Higher Ed in At

Overview

TEMP-Lab/Research Support (Literature, Media & Com) — Temporary, Part-Time

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Job ID: 289598

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.

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university in Atlanta, serving more than 45,000 students across engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. The Institute’s mission includes developing leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition, with a commitment to inclusive innovation and public service.

Job Summary

You will contribute to one or more LuminAI-based projects, providing support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory. Responsibilities include performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties are determined by assignment and unit needs. This position interacts with faculty, staff and students and may advise lab users.

Projects

• LuminAI: Implement the Body Action Taxonomy within the pipeline (original five-module pipeline and one-panel design).
• LuminAIx: Work on panels one and three of an ongoing AI literacy installation.
• LuminAI at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport: Design a LuminAI Lite version to run for eight+ hours daily and collect installation data, exploring sensor integration.
• LuminAI Duet: Support two installations for local user training and cross-border sharing of dance moves.

Responsibilities

• Setup, operate and maintain instruments and equipment used in lab tests and experiments.
• Order supplies and materials and maintain records.
• Prepare laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
• Clean instruments, glassware, and other lab equipment as needed.
• Prepare and process laboratory samples for assigned tests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED or Vocational School Diploma.
• Other Required Qualifications: Ability to work outside typical business hours as needed (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Required Experience: Up to two years of job-related experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Unity software experience.

Compensation

Proposed salary: 20 hours per week at $30/hour.

Skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Working knowledge of instrumentation and lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures for assigned lab; inventory management and use of specialized computer applications.

USG Core Values & Equal Opportunity

The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. USG and Georgia Tech are equal opportunity employers. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and education. See policy references in the original posting for details on freedom of expression and conduct.

Other information: This is not a supervisory position; does not have financial responsibilities; does not require driving, purchasing card, or security clearance; no travel required.

Notes

This project has been developed with NSF support and involves cross-disciplinary collaboration. You will collaborate weekly with the team on deadlines and changes.