Graduate Research Assistant: Data Science & Cognitive Sci

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to join the SEAL/C3D team for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The role involves assisting researchers in cognitive science and AI-related tasks, with a focus on human-centered AI, cognitive modeling and data analysis using R, SPSS, or similar tools.

Strong programming experience (Python/Java) is preferred. Applicants must be pursuing a Master's or PhD at Georgia Tech, commit to 13–20 hours per week, and be US citizens due to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master's degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Public Policy, or International Affairs
• Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Commit to 13-20 hours of work per week
• Ability to apply cognitive science, AI and/or cognitive psychology to research
• Experience with academic research and reporting; CITI training on onboarding
• Experience with programming languages or data analysis software (R, SPSS, SAS, Java, Python, C++)
• Good academic writing and verbal communication; office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Perform exploratory research addressing sponsor interests
• Conduct and report computational science/data analysis
• Coordinate with researchers to develop software for testbeds and gaming platforms
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations

Skills

Academic writing

Verbal communication

Education

Master's or PhD candidate in CS/CS-related fields

Tools

R

SPSS

SAS

Java

Python

C++

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a Graduate Research Assistant to join the SEAL/C3D team for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026. The role involves assisting researchers in cognitive science and AI-related tasks, with a focus on human-centered AI, cognitive modeling and data analysis using R, SPSS, or similar tools.

Strong programming experience (Python/Java) is preferred. Applicants must be pursuing a Master's or PhD at Georgia Tech, commit to 13–20 hours per week, and be US citizens due to