Applications are Due June 30, 2024, at 5 pm

The Office of the Senior Vice President for Research (SVPR) seeks to infuse faculty input into Science Gallery Atlanta (SGA), engage faculty as champions of SGA, and in general support scholarship at the intersection of the arts and science. To this aim, the Science Gallery Atlanta Research Fellowship Program is a one-year (with a possible 1-year extension with proof of SGA relevant productivity as outlined below), part-time paid position. The Emory Faculty Fellow will dedicate on average 10% of their time per week, though the exact amount of effort can vary somewhat throughout the year. Compensation can be structured as an additional payment, summer salary, or a course buyout, with the academic unit’s written approval.

This Fellowship will provide an Emory faculty member with the opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the SGA program and related research/scholarship opportunities, advance the SGA program with one to two project options including but not limited to the submission of a grant application to fund a portion of SGA educational or scientific research; creation of scholarly publications about SGA and public dissemination and engagement in science; and/or development of an educational or scientific research protocol among an array of opportunities.

  • Direct reporting and mentored relationship to/with Emory's Senior Vice President for Research (SVPR), who, in collaboration with the Fellow and Senior Director of SGA, will develop plans for the duration of the fellowship.

    Fellowship will pay 10% effort (salary only) to the faculty’s school. Compensation can be structured as an additional payment, summer salary, or a course buyout, with the academic unit’s written approval.

    The Fellow will receive mentorship from the SVPR, Sr. Executive Director of SGA, as well as the SGA team in project development and implementation.

  • The fellow will serve as an ambassador for SGA through lectures or updates at faculty venues like department, center, or institute meetings, or incorporation into teaching, or through positive messaging on social media.

    The fellow will have the option to attend key SGA and Network meetings/events

    The fellow will choose one to two projects (depending on size and complexity) for completion within the timeframe of the fellowship in agreement with the SVPR.

    The fellow will meet bi-weekly with the SVPR and/or the SGA team.

    The fellow will cite SGA Fellowship Funding in all abstracts and publications.

    The fellow will provide written annual progress and a final written report one year following the conclusion of the fellowship program.

  • Emory University Full-time Assistant or Associate Professor on tenure or clinical track in any discipline, school, or unit.

    Must dedicate the equivalent of one half-day per week for one year, renewable for a second year upon achieving milestones.

    Must have a beginning or established track record of federal OR foundation funding and publications in any discipline.

    Must have formal letter of support from their Department Chair, or Dean.

    The Office of the SVPR is deeply committed to diversity. Applicants who identify as members of historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.