Human Centered Engineering Division Chief Scientist - Metro Atlanta, GA - ASL

The Applied Systems Laboratory (ASL) is currently seeking a Division Chief Scientist for the Human Center Engineering Division (HCED). The Division Chief Scientist for HCED is responsible for leading the team members, overseeing project execution, expanding Division technical knowledge and capabilities, and ensuring adherence to GTRI policies. This Division contains team members across multiple time zones, requiring extra attention on the part of the Chief Scientist to promote division cohesiveness.

The HCED focuses on the research, development, and application of Human Systems Engineering (HSE) tools and methods that aid in the design, development, and evaluation of complex systems. Additionally, the Division researches and develops other human centered technologies including augmented reality and systems engineering aspects of human centered design.

The Division Chief Scientist for the HCED will directly support the Division Chief in developing and implementing the vision for the Division and provide leadership to the organization working directly with the Division and across GTRI to continuously advocate the value and business case for Human Centered Engineering with our customer base. The Division Chief Scientist will support the division chief in personnel and budget management and contribute to technical programs within the division and throughout GTRI. The Division Chief Scientist will act as division lead as needed, when the Division Chief is unavailable.

The Human Systems Engineer (HSE) combines engineering and psychology to design systems consistent with human capabilities and limitations, from both physical and cognitive perspectives. Applies HSE principles, methodologies, and statistical analyses to optimize overall human-system performance. Creates high level roadmaps for advancing human-machine systems, develops user-centric system requirements, designs and specifies user interfaces (hardware and software), evaluates human-system performance, assesses training requirements, and develops training packages. Develops prototypes and other materials to support user evaluation throughout the development cycle. Conducts evaluations appropriate to the nature and phase of projects (e.g., cognitive walkthroughs to part-task trainers, to high-fidelity simulations, to field studies), and analyzes results to provide actionable insights. Works closely with development teams to implement designs. Conducts research on optimizing human performance and applies the outcome of the research to real-world problems. Develops techniques to quantify and model human performance. Conducts manpower, personnel, and training (MPT) analyses, and models MPT requirements for specific use cases. Develops detailed experimental protocols and seeks IRB approval as needed.

Builds on Level 4 responsibilities to additionally include:

• Develops research areas that span multiple aspects of HSE and related disciplines.
• Leads large scale proposals, contributing the core ideas that form the proposal.
• Leads large projects with interdisciplinary teams required to meet project objectives.
• Contributes to technical advancements in discipline's community (publishing, presenting).
• Thought leader on program of research and development within strategic research area.
• Supports the development and execution of new and innovative cross-domain research areas.
• Develops and manages large scale projects, identifying and implementing novel solutions to Sponsor problems.
• Engages with Sponsors to identify areas where HSE principles and methodologies can optimize human performance.

• Formulate strategic direction and plans for the division's IRAD investments.
• Manage the HCED's IRAD portfolio, including financial oversight, technical oversight, reporting to the Division Chief and Lab Chief Scientist, and securing all required approvals, reporting and documentation.
• Articulate IRAD technical and funding decisions to division and lab leadership.
• Form strategic relationships with Lab and division Chief Scientists from other GTRI laboratories.
• Work with researchers both within GTRI and Resident Instruction to develop Strategic Initiative concepts with potential for high impact to GTRI, Georgia Tech, and the nation.
• Advise the lab's Director in the direction and execution of Laboratory and Division strategy.
• Support the Division Chief with strategic business development opportunities.

• Experience developing and managing IRAD programs.
• 10+ years of experience leading technical programs in project management or technical leadership role.
• 5+ years' experience leading business development activities Experience facilitating dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships among research personnel, government, and industry stakeholders.
• Experience in program development, proposal development, and leadership of sponsored research projects.

• Active Secret Clearance.
• Ph.D. in a relevant technical area.
• Experience in program development, proposal development, and leadership of sponsored research projects.
• Experience in a second level management role.
• Advance degree in a human centered engineering discipline.
• Certification as a Human Factor Professional (or Professional Ergonomic).

10% - 25% 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 of the Georgia Tech Faculty Handbook

• 14 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Human Factors Engineering or Experimental Phycology.
• 12 years of related experience with a Masters' degree in Human Factors Engineering or Experimental Phycology.
• 9 years of related experience with a Ph.D. in Human Factors Engineering or Experimental Phycology.

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:

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