Senior Research Engagement Lead

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a high‑level Research Engagement Manager to bridge advanced research with strategic sponsors and partners. The role focuses on expanding ACL capabilities through collaborative research with Georgia Tech units, minority serving institutes, and industry/government sponsors.

The position emphasizes development of technical communications, internship programs, and cross‑lab collaboration to advance national security solutions in a dynamic, sponsor‑facing

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum 20 years of relevant professional experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and foster collaborative research between GTRI and Georgia Tech academic units and institutes; Minority Serving Institutes; industry and government agencies.
• Develop, implement and manage a Technical Communications plan for the GTRI to promote technical excellence and disseminate advanced research and technology within GTRI.
• Foster technical excellence within GTRI by developing, promoting, supporting and managing technical communities of interest across GTRI.
• Develop, implement and manage student research programs such as graduate fellowships and internships.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Technical communications

Research development

Project management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Physical Sciences

Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a high‑level Research Engagement Manager to bridge advanced research with strategic sponsors and partners. The role focuses on expanding ACL capabilities through collaborative research with Georgia Tech units, minority serving institutes, and industry/government sponsors.

The position emphasizes development of technical communications, internship programs, and cross‑lab collaboration to advance national security solutions in a dynamic, sponsor‑facing