Division Chief Scientist - Open Rank (Mid-Senior Level)-ACL-Dayton, OH -Onsite

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The Advanced Concepts Laboratory (ACL) of the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of ACL Machine Intelligence and Spectrum Technologies (MIST) Chief Scientist. This position will collaborate closely with Division leadership, the ACL Chief Scientist and Engineer, and the ACL Lab Director to lead and coordinate Independent Research and Development (IRAD) activities that align with ACL's strategic priorities. The successful candidate will balance this role in addition to conducting sponsored research in close collaboration with other scientists and engineers.

MIST researches harnessing the power of machine intelligence to expedite the processing of signal information, improving the speed of analysis providing advantage to friendly forces. MIST also conducts other machine intelligence and radar frequency sensor research for our government sponsors. ACL develops tailored solutions for a broad range of national security challenges through disciplined application of physics- and effects-based modeling to realizable systems, augmented with prototype development and testing. ACL's research thrusts extend across domains, and include bio-, chemical-, RF-, and optical-sensor physics; materials science and engineering; electromagnetic theory, computation, structures, and measurements; electronic warfare techniques and applications; operational scenario modeling and simulation; traditional and asymmetric threat analysis; and ground maneuver warfare.

The Division Chief Scientist helps direct and oversees the division's internal research and development (IRAD) program. The division chief scientist ensures IRAD activities will maintain and grow the division's competitive position by: formulating and executing key elements of the division's strategy, working closely with researchers and unit leads in the alignment of IRAD with other investments and awards, developing collaborations across other labs (Division Chief Scientists in particular), representing the division's opportunities and challenges through reporting to the Lab Chief Scientist, and connecting with the broader research and sponsor community.

• Formulate strategic direction and plans for the MIST IRAD investments
• Manage the Division's IRAD portfolio, including financial oversight, technical oversight, reporting to the Laboratory Chief Scientist, and securing all required approvals, reporting and documentation
• Participate in all Laboratory Chief Scientist Council meetings, including technical reviews, strategy sessions, administrative discussions, and planning
• Articulate IRAD technical and funding priorities to the Laboratory Chief Scientist and Division Chief
• Work with researchers both within the Division and across the broader organization (to include Georgia Tech Resident Instruction) to develop concepts with potential for high impact to GTRI, Georgia Tech, and the nation
• Support the Division Chief with strategic business development opportunities.

• 9 years experience with BS, 7 years experience with MS, 4 years experience with PhD
• Demonstrated proficiency in one or more technical areas relevant to the Division
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Ph.D. in a field closely-related to ACL's core competencies
• Prior leadership of IRAD projects and experience with IRAD proposals and execution
• Prior leadership of sponsored research projects and sponsor interactions
• A strong background in facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships among research personnel, government, and industry stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills

<10% travel

This position vacancy is an open-rank announcement. The final job offer will be dependent on candidate qualifications in alignment with Research Faculty Extension Professional ranks as outlined in section 3.2.1 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 9 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Machine Intelligence, Electrical Engineer, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering
• 7 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Machine Intelligence, Electrical Engineer, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering
• 4 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Machine Intelligence, Electrical Engineer, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering

Please refer to our Research Faculty Technical Level Guidelines for minimum requirements at the higher levels.

Due to our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be U.S. Citizens.

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Comprehensive information on currently offered GTRI benefits, including Health & Welfare, Retirement Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Time Off, and Professional Development, can be found through this link: https://benefits.hr.gatech.edu/.

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