Research Engagement Manager-IDEaS and INNS

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 wellbeing 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.

About The Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The Institute for Data Engineering and Science (IDEaS) provides a unified point to connect government, industry, and academia to advance foundational research, and accelerate the adoption of Big Data technology. IDEaS leverages expertise and resources from throughout Georgia Tech's colleges, research labs, and external partners, to define and pursue grand challenges in data science foundations and in data driven discovery, with energy infrastructure as one of those grand challenges. We are also dedicated to educating students and those already in the workforce through innovative educational and training programs.

About The Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS) is one of Georgia Tech's Interdisciplinary Research Institutes, which foster interdisciplinary research and community building at Georgia Tech. The mission of INNS is organized into four pillars: catalyzing innovative and collaborative research; creating leaders; fueling impact through knowledge transfer; and empowering society through community engagement. INNS serves as a key hub for Georgia Tech research related to the brain, including serving as the front door for external partnerships, convening and resourcing faculty-driven research initiatives, and supporting the advancement of interdisciplinary training programs.

The Research Engagement Professional cultivates strategic external research partnerships with industry, foundations, and government entities. This role supports multidisciplinary priorities across Georgia Tech research units, including robotics, space, manufacturing, and materials. The incumbent collaborates with faculty and leadership to identify strengths, align partnerships, and steward long-term collaborations.

Typically Interacts With: Students, Staff, Faculty, External Partners

Typically Advises/Counsels: Students, Staff, Faculty

Supervises: No

Job Duty 1 -
Contribute to the development and execution of partnership strategies aligned with unit priorities, leveraging existing relationships and leadership input.

Job Duty 2 -
Assess engagement outcomes and recommend improvements to partnership models and strategies.

Job Duty 3 -
Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Duty 4 -
In collaboration with unit leadership or sponsored program, identify and pursue funding opportunities from grants, foundations, and corporate sponsors.

Job Duty 5 -
Apply domain-specific knowledge (e.g., robotics, AI, satellite tech, manufacturing, materials, or related field) to support and advance research collaborations.

Job Duty 6 -
Support responses to collaborative research opportunities, including federal programs and strategic initiatives.

Job Duty 7 -
Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, foundations, and government agencies.

Job Duty 8 -
Represent the unit at external events and communicate the value of Georgia Tech's research capabilities.

Job Duty 9 -
Develop outreach materials, reports, and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Job Duty 10 -
Coordinate with career services and industry partners to promote internships, co-ops, and job opportunities aligned with research partnerships.

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

Required Experience
4+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's degree in related discipline or equivalent, related experience

• Previous experience with university and external research and development including sponsored
  research agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and intellectual property a plus
• Excellent skills in building long-term relationships and written and verbal communications skills.
• Use of Salesforce or a CRM is a plus

Depending on experience, this position will pay between $95,000-$105,000.

Job Grade: R7

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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.

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.

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.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/