Tuesday, August 1, 2023

PhD Degree – Fully Funded: Doctoral student in Enzyme design and synthesis driven by CO2 and light

   
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student in Enzyme design and synthesis driven by CO2 and light

With a growing population and a reduction in the available natural resources on our planet, there is a great need for an innovative way of producing sustainable chemicals. The main purpose of this research project is to develop methods for sustainable enzymatic production of added-value chemicals driven by CO2 and LEDs. The position is an opportunity to join the enzyme design and engineering team in Syrén’s group to develop new-to-nature biotransformations by designer enzymes. The research area includes enzyme discovery, sequence-based enzyme design, ancestral sequence reconstruction and development of chemoenzymatic cascades, enzyme technology. Tools for in silico enzyme design will be used to generate designer enzymes that will then be employed in synthesis involving photocatalysis and CO2 for applications within platform chemicals, materials and additives. The work will be placed at the School of Chemistry, Biotechnology and Health at KTH.

Deadline : 31 August 2023

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PhD Degree – Fully Funded: Doctoral student inHuman-Centered AI for video games

   
PhD position summary/title: Doctoral student inHuman-Centered AI for video games

This project addresses the question of how to elicit and incorporate human feedback in the development of autonomous agents, with a specific focus on the design of believable Non-player Characters (NPCs) in video games. While NPCs typically follow pre-scripted actions or dialogue that can affect gameplay, the gaming industry has a large interest in using AI to increase the autonomy and believability of these characters. We aim to make the following contributions:

Deadline : 01 September 2023

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Monday, July 31, 2023

Warren Buffett's YouTube channel for kids to learn about money and investing

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One of the useful YouTube channels that's useful for kids to learn about money, investing, and building wealth is Warren Buffett's Secret Millionaires Club. 
Warren Buffett is an American business magnate, investor, speaker and philanthropist who serves as the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. 

Buffett is one of the greatest and successful investors of all time. As of 2022, his net worth was $117.7B (according to the wealth-tracking platform, Forbes).

He first bought stock at age 11 and first filed taxes at age 13.

Mr. Buffett gives advice for business and entrepreneurs in investing in stocks, finance, building a successful business. 

In the videos, Warren Buffett voiced his own character.


Special Assistant, People & Culture Team

   
HIAS seeks a Special Assistant, People & Culture Team to provide administrative, logistical, event planning, team analytics and reporting support. They work closely with the members of the People & Culture Team and the Executive Office to support our organizational and team goals, ensuring smooth and positive operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
  • Relevant undergraduate degree may be helpful, however applications encouraged from those with relevant professional experience and a desire to grow in this field.
  • 2-3 years of experience working in an administration role, ideally with highly confidential data, using multiple systems and reporting methods.
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work under pressure and meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated capacity to manage and maintain confidential information.
  • Brings energy and ideas for continuous improvement in line with the goals of the organization and the department.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to quickly build strong relationships across the organization and collaborate with others in problem-solving and task completion.
  • Spanish or French fluency would be an advantage, as the Special Assistant may be required to review/write translations for accuracy and communicate with colleagues where English may not be their first language.
  • Although frequent travel is not anticipated, the role-holder may be required to travel between Silver Spring and other locations, as necessary.
  • Given the Chief People & Culture Officer’s travel schedule and London work location, there will be the need to attend calls and be available to work outside normal working hours (time-shifting would be expected).
  • In the event of a Board meeting or urgent matter, there may be the occasional need to work at the weekend.
  • Proven ability to work effectively with limited supervision.
  • Ability to properly prioritize work and escalate issues as needed; able to complete work in a timely manner while working on simultaneous tasks.
  • Demonstrated interest in People & Culture matters and best practices essential.
  • Interest in refugee rights, human rights or social justice would be an advantage in this role.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; excellent research skills.
  • Travel, to include travel to insecure operating environments, may be required.
Read more and apply https://hias.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=2620715&&&nohd#job

Development Reporting & Metrics Specialist

   
HIAS seeks a Development Reporting & Metrics Specialist to provide support to the Development Operations team. Reporting to the Development Systems Manager, this role focuses on tracking and reporting data on all private giving, pulling regular quarterly reports for the Strategy & Measurement team and responding to data requests from colleagues in Major Gifts, Jewish Communal Philanthropy, Community Engagement, Institutional Development, Executive Office, lay leadership and the HIAS Foundation. The Development Reporting & Metrics Specialist assists in maintaining data hygiene and ensures that reports are accurate and complete. This role will help drive key initiatives and strategic long-term goals through ad-hoc and scheduled tracking and reporting and will work closely with a wide variety of internal stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
  • 3-5 years of experience in a nonprofit fundraising/development environment.
  • Experience with fundraising data management systems required, particularly Raiser’s Edge/NXT; advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
  • Experience with Target Analytics and ResearchPoint a plus.
  • Must be extremely detail-oriented, with excellent planning and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Travel, to include travel to insecure operating environments, may be required.
Read more and apply at https://hias.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=2621923&&&nohd#job

Director of Public-Private Partnerships

   
Partners of the Americas seeks a Director of Public-Private Partnerships. This role reports directly to Partners’ Director of the 100,000 Strong in the Americas (100K) program and is responsible for leading public and private sector collaboration for the 100K Innovation Fund. In addition, the Director will support other public-private partnerships strategic to the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Grow and diversify Partners’ higher education portfolio, especially with private, foundation, and non-U.S. government partners.
  • Develop and strengthen Partners’ ability to affiliate and work with universities. Develop and strengthen Partners’ ability to work with corporations, and non-U.S. government actors.
  • Champion the impact of Partners’ programs to a diversity of audiences and increase the visibility of the brand in front of private sector, foundation, and government partners.
  • Develop fundraising and outreach strategies in close collaboration with program partners and stakeholders.
  • Raise funds from corporations, foundations, and government agencies. Develop successful concept papers and proposals and successfully cultivate donors to obtain grants and other commitments.
  • Fundraise the necessary annual funding regarding cost share and funds for grant competitions for the 100K Strong in the Americas program.
  • Collaborate on a communications and marketing strategy to ensure a strong website and web presence, to highlight partnerships with key stakeholders, and to attract and cultivate new partners.
  • Serve as the point of contact for all private sector and foundation donors in all matters related to fundraising. Work in close coordination with the operations staff to align donor expectations with reality and set timelines for giving/increased engagement/event participation.
  • Supervise program staff and consultants as appropriate; and
  • Travel to events and other fundraising opportunities will be required.
  • Train Partners’ staff on fundraising techniques.
Qualifications and Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
  • A minimum of six years professional experience in fundraising with a proven track record of success securing funds and managing a diversity of donors.
  • Experience managing U.S. government-funded programs is a plus.
  • Strong cross-cultural/ interpersonal skills and knowledge of Latin America. Ability to interact with stakeholders with cultural sensitivity, fostering a supportive environment in person and in all forms of correspondence.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Experience working with stakeholders in higher education, international exchange, and workforce development is a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish required; excellent oral and written skills in English and Spanish is required; Portuguese and/or French not required but a plus.
  • Strong computer skills including MS Word and Excel.
  • Ability to stick to timelines and meet deadlines consistently.
How to apply

Interested professionals, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected], only finalists will be contacted. No calls.