Graduate Research Assistant
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About the Company
The Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) is the nonprofit, applied research division of the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). Founded in 1934, GTRI has grown to more than 2,900 employees across eight laboratories in over 20 locations. GTRI performs more than $940 million of problem-solving research annually for government and industry. GTRI’s researchers combine science, engineering, economics, policy, and technical expertise to solve complex problems for the U.S. federal government, state, and industry.
Job Description
The Sensors and Electromagnetic Applications Laboratory (SEAL) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) is seeking a student to join for Fall 2025 as a Graduate Research Assistant.
The student will assist Research Engineers focused on the application of machine learning for radar applications.
Tasks may include:
• Algorithm implementation in TensorFlow/PyTorch
• Data analysis and labelling
• Python code repository development/maintenance
Required Minimum Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD at Georgia Tech in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Computational Science/Engineering or similar major
• Must be enrolled full-time (12+ credit hours)
• Must have a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Commit to 15-20 hours of work per week
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience programming in Python, TensorFlow, and/or PyTorch
• Experience with signal processing and/or machine learning algorithm development
Hours per Week:
• 15–20 hours per week
U.S. Citizenship Requirements:
• Due to research contracts with the US federal government, candidates for this position are required to be US Citizens.
Clearance Type Required:
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.
