Data Analysis Graduate Assistant - Fall 2026 - ATAS

Georgia Tech Research Institute; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is seeking a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026. The GA will assist with GCMS data analysis and statistical analysis as part of the Chemical and Biological Branch within the Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division.

Applicants must be pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field at Georgia Tech, be registered for 3+ credit hours, and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree at Georgia Tech in Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field.
• Must be registered for at least 3+ credit hours with your university
• 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA

Skills

Programming languages

Team leadership

Strong math skills

Linux

Configuration Management tools

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field

Registered for 3+ credit hours

3.0 GPA or higher

Tools

Linux

Configuration management tools

Job description

Overview:

The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech).Founded in 1934 as the Engineering Experiment Station, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees, supporting eight laboratories in over 20 locations around the country and performing more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry.GTRI's renowned researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

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• Students are our top priority.
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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.

Job Description

The Chemical and Biological Branch of the Intelligent Sustainable Technologies Division within the Aerospace, Transportation and Advanced System Laboratory is looking for a Graduate Assistant for Fall 2026. The Graduate Assistant will help with GCMS data analyzing and statistical analysis.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Graduate Assistant

• Pursuing a Master's or PhD degree at Georgia Tech in Industrial and Systems Engineering or related field
• Must be registered for at least 3+ credit hours with your university
• 3.0or higher cumulative GPA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in 1 or more programming languages
• Task / team leadership experience
• Strong math skills and ability to learn complex engineering concepts
• Familiarity with Linux and open source tools
• Configuration management tools
• Ability to clearly communicate technical ideas

Hours per Week

8 hours per week

U.S. Citizenship Requirements

Not Applicable

Clearance Type Required

None

Housing and Relocation

Housing and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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