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SFP - Research Associate II

Georgia State University
$47,476.00 - $71,317.00
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
1 Park Place (Show on map)
Dec 20, 2025
Description : SFP - Research Associate II Robinson College of Business Institute for Insight Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business is the sixth-largest business school in the country and educates more than 9,000 students across multiple physical campuses throughout the Atlanta region. Known for producing business leaders and innovators, Robinson College and Georgia State University have produced more of Georgia's top executives with graduate degrees than any other school in the country. Our undergraduate and part-time MBA programs for working professionals are ranked among the best by U.S. News & World Report, and our Executive MBA is ranked among the world's best by CEO Magazine. Established in 2015, the Institute pioneers interdisciplinary research by bringing together its core faculty in computer science, statistics, and engineering with scholars from management, law, and social sciences. Together, they work to understand, model, and shape the future of computing and online experiences. The Institute aims to be a trusted resource for various stakeholders: students looking to drive business transformation with emerging technologies like data science and AI; faculty researchers utilizing business domain and industry expertise to enhance their impactful research; and strategic partners seeking to devise creative, practical strategies that address real-world challenges and deliver positive business outcomes. The Department of Computer Information Systems and the Maurice R. Greenberg School of Risk Science, both of which hold top-10 rankings, and Robinson's Marketing Department ranks 4th in Modeling and Quantitative Analysis for scholarly research productivity. Robinson has active research programs in information technology management, predictive risk analytics, marketing analytics, and health IT analytics that are relevant to this position. The college is one of the first U.S. business schools to operate a FinTech Laboratory. Additionally, RCB serves as the host institution for the University System of Georgia's FinTech Academy, which connects the growing Georgia FinTech business community with academic institutions to develop future leaders in the sector through innovative educational programs. The college values its commitment to quality teaching at the undergraduate, MBA, M.S., and Ph.D. levels. These are exciting times at the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence. Within the Robinson College of Business, the Institute for Insight is seeking an experienced Research Associate II in analytics. This position will serve as a resource: 1. to develop analytics- and AI-related projects, with examples including: a) maintain and enhance the existing Accounting Tutor for undergraduate students by improving functionality, ensuring a user-friendly interface, and enabling easy and reliable access. b) develop additional AI-based solutions to support analytics students and other students across the college and the university. c) manage and contribute to external, sprint-based AI projects in collaboration with MSA students. d) conduct AI-related research to continuously expand technical expertise and domain knowledge. 2. To support students' learning in coursework and projects using the in-house computer cluster. In particular, the personnel will: a) monitor the cluster hardware and diagnose, maintain, and repair faulty components as needed. b) install, configure, and manage required software for the cluster, including Python, R, Spark, GitHub, and related tools; monitor GPU utilization and allocate computing resources efficiently across users. c) create and manage user accounts for faculty and students; troubleshoot user issues; and design and deliver documentation, training sessions, and bootcamps to instruct users on effective utilization of GPU and cluster resources. Resources and Facilities: The Institute for Insight is equipped with a computer cluster that includes multiple GPUs, designed for big data analytics for both structured and unstructured data, such as text, images, and videos. Additionally, there are individual machines available, each with high-performance GPU cards for enhanced processing capabilities. For more details, please refer to: https://robinson.gsu.edu/academic-departments/insight/innovation-labs/insight-lab/ Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor. Qualifications : Minimum Requirements: Master's degree and 1 year of related experience. It is expected that the candidate will have extensive knowledge of general health policy and qualitative and quantitative research skills. College/Business Unit : Robinson College of Business Department : Institute for Insight Location : Atlanta Campus Shift : 8:30am-5:15pm may vary Salary : $47,476.00 - $71,317.00 FLSA Status : Exempt Job Type : Full Time (Benefits Eligible) Job Posting : 12/19/25, 6:16:15 PM Closing Date : 01/10/26, 4:59:00 AM Special Instructions : To be fully considered for this position, all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission: A complete and accurate GSU application Curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, recent publications or working papers, evidence of teaching performance Three letters of recommendation . For any questions related to the position, please reach out to Professor Yusen Xia at ysxia@gsu.edu. 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Background Check : Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record. Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime: Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office. Please note, Georgia State University's career board updates daily and requisitions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires. 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