Georgia Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Research Scientist- Open Rank (Working Title: Research Assistant Professor in Telecom)
Atlanta Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university located in Atlanta, GA, known for its commitment to innovation and technology. The Signal Lab is seeking a Research Scientist to lead research in telecom, focusing on 6G and wireless systems while managing lab operations, business development, and project management.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Research Leadership in 6G, Wireless Systems, and Emerging Technologies
Lead and execute advanced research programs spanning 5G Advanced, 6G architectures, ISAC, semantic communications, agentic networking, RF sensing, and wireless intelligence
Design and evaluate novel algorithms, PHY/MAC prototypes, and end-to-end wireless stacks using SDRs, GPU-accelerated systems, and cloud-integrated infrastructure
Publish high-impact papers, technical reports, and standards-relevant contributions
Lab Management and Testbed Operations
Oversee daily operations of the Center for Wireless Intelligence research lab, including equipment procurement, spectrum tools, RF instrumentation, compute clusters, and software environments
Manage, maintain, and expand the outdoor wireless testbed (campus-scale or city-scale): radios, remote nodes, edge compute, backhaul, deployment logistics, calibration, and field testing
Ensure safety, compliance, documentation, inventory management, and continuous uptime of lab and testbed assets
Build automated pipelines for experiments, data collection, benchmarking, and reproducibility
Affiliate Engagement, Business Development, and Partnerships
Engage, onboard, and close new affiliate companies into the CWI affiliate program
Serve as technical liaison for affiliate members across telecom, semiconductor, cloud, defense, and AI domains
Define joint research thrusts, scoping documents, deliverables, and IP paths with partner organizations
Coordinate demos, campus visits, on-site reviews, and technical deep-dives for affiliates
Project Management and PhD Mentorship
Mentor PhD students, postdocs, and research engineers working on 6G, wireless intelligence, agentic systems, and related topics
Manage multi-PI, multi-institution, and affiliate-funded projects, ensuring timely execution, deliverables, reporting, and stakeholder satisfaction
Provide technical direction, experiment planning, scheduling, milestones, and results dissemination
Proposal Development and Funding Acquisition
Lead and contribute to major proposals for federal, state, and institute-level funding, including NSF, DARPA, IARPA, NIST, NIH, DoD, DOE, and industry research labs
Manage full proposal lifecycle: concept development, whitepapers, teaming, budget coordination, compliance, and final submission
Close new funding sources for the center through proactive outreach, consortium building, and strategic alignment with national priorities (6G, AI/ML for wireless, digital twins, robotics, cybersecurity, etc.)
Event and Program Management
Plan and execute workshops, symposiums, demo days, affiliate reviews, student recruiting events, and cross-center technical showcases
Coordinate logistics, speaker engagement, program design, marketing materials, and event follow-ups
Support the institute in flagship campus events around wireless, AI, cybersecurity, and next-generation connectivity
Cross-Institute Collaboration and Ecosystem Building
Facilitate collaborations with GT centers, MITRE Labs, government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions
Represent the center in institute-level initiatives, standards bodies, federal roadmaps, and 6G consortium efforts
Identify and develop synergy projects across AI, robotics, cybersecurity, energy systems, and digital twins where wireless is foundational
Demonstrations, Prototypes, and Technology Transfer
Build and showcase cutting-edge wireless demonstrations involving the outdoor testbed, SDRs, AI-native RAN components, ISAC sensors, and agentic network stacks
Support technology transition to sponsors, affiliates, and government partners through prototypes, datasets, documentation, and workshops
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related area
A Master's degree and three (3) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree
A Master's degree and five (5) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree
A Doctoral degree
A Master's degree and seven (7) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of that degree
A Master's degree and nine (9) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree
A Doctoral degree and four (4) years of relevant full-time experience after completion of a Bachelor's degree
Preferred
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with emphasis on wireless communications, signal processing, or 6G systems
Strong research record in wireless systems, PHY/MAC design, SDR prototyping, RF measurements, or AI for wireless
Hands-on experience with real-world wireless experimentation (SDRs, channel sounders, testbeds, OTA systems)
Demonstrated experience in mentoring students or leading technical teams
Capability in writing and contributing to competitive research proposals
Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience managing labs, field deployments, RF equipment, and outdoor testbeds
Experience working with industry partners or government-funded research teams
Background in ISAC, agentic networks, wireless digital twins, edge-cloud integration, or GPU-accelerated stacks
Track record of securing research funding or leading multi-PI proposals
Experience organizing technical events, demos, or affiliate/industry review meetings
Company
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Funding
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2024-07-31Grant· $1.97M
2023-11-22Grant
2023-04-26Grant· $11.63M
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Ashok Goel
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