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Research Support Manager

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Engagement and Society team in Wellcome Connecting Science.  You will work closely with the Associate Director on research-related activities, as well as with other team members on specific projects.

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic social scientist with excellent project management skills, who is looking to develop their career in a research support role. You will support the Engagement and Society group in Wellcome Connecting Science, working closely with the Associate Director to lead the impact measurement work for the group, undertake literature reviews/searches, draft research publications and commentaries, and prepare conference presentations.

You will also provide extensive research project support, including drafting ethics approval documentation, and maintain oversight of budget(s), progress and the achievement of key milestones. Would suit someone who has just finished their PhD who is looking for research experience and research management before doing a post-doctoral position. Alternatively would suit an experienced researcher who is interested in supporting rather than leading research for 1 year.

You will work with researchers and administrators in the Engagement and Society team to ensure good information flow and identify any issues which require escalation. You are able to work from home as well as our office at the University of Cambridge (off Hills Road) and also at Wellcome Genome Campus in Hinxton.

You will be an excellent communicator who can contribute to policy briefings, blog posts and opinion pieces, working with the Connecting Science and Sanger Institute communication teams on specific projects as needed.

Qualification:

• A Masters degree in a relevant social sciences discipline eg sociology, psychology, genetic counselling, or anthropology, including knowledge and understanding of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and methodologies

Skills and Attributes:

• Experience of working in a scientific/academic environment with an interest in science, social science, and research
• Demonstrable project management experience, monitoring multiple workstreams, assessing and reporting progress, managing relationships
• Knowledge and understanding of the relationship between society and genetic and genomic science
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills needed to manage projects effectively
• Evidence of working independently and being proactive in solving problems, and using judgement to escalate specific matters
• Excellent IT skills, including Google and Microsoft applications
• Able to work effectively in a busy and dynamic environment
• Ability to develop effective working relationships, working flexibly and collaboratively
• Positive, open-minded with a flexible approach

Our work across Engagement and Society uses research and engagement methods to investigate the impact of genomics on people and communities. We listen, gather and share insights on public attitudes and experiences. And we use this understanding to create new and innovative ways to support a diverse range of communities, learners, educators, and researchers, discover how genomic science is relevant to our lives.

More information can be found at  https://societyandethicsresearch.wellcomeconnectingscience.org/

Other Information:

• Salary in the region of: £38,433 to £46,504
• One year fixed term maternity cover
• Closing date: 7th August

Working at Wellcome Sanger:

Our flexible-hybrid working environment is designed to support a healthy work-life balance. This means you can work flexibly with a combination of working from home, and working from our Campus to allow you to focus on being productive and part of the team while enjoying the benefits of working flexibly.

We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.

We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.

Our Benefits

We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.

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 Support cutting-edge research at the London Business School 

As the Research Support Manager, you’ll use your resourcefulness, proactivity and exceptional organisation skills to create an environment at the London Business School where quality research can thrive and grow. Sharing information, facilitating funding, and maintaining our information channels, you’ll play a key role in keeping us at the forefront of research excellence. Here you’ll: 

Main Responsibilities

• Help provide a supportive and professional research environment 
• Build relationships across teams and facilitate a culture of information sharing 
• Advise on internal and external schemes and funding opportunities 
• Maintain and enhance the research infrastructure, by working collaboratively with Library
• Assist with the allocation of research funds, and work with the Director, Research & Faculty Office and Deputy Dean (Faculty) in monitoring the internal resources available for the support of faculty research 

Who we are looking for

• Proven experience in similar role (e.g. grant funding contact in a university) 
• Knowledge of HE research-funding environment 
• Strong communication, customer-service and relationship-building skills 
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills 
• Experience with external funder grant application systems 
• Confident with databases and Excel 

Why London Business School

London Business School; a global and vibrant business community based in two of the world’s most dynamic cities, London and Dubai. It’s where extraordinary minds and diverse perspectives connect, to have a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world. We offer best in class hybrid learning to our students and participants, whilst creating a flexible, supportive and dynamic working environment for our people to excel in, whatever their location. 

What you can expect from us

Benefits You Can Enjoy

• Generous annual leave of 27 days PLUS extra between Christmas and New Year!
• Generous pension package, 21.4% employer contribution!!! (in return for employee enrolment and contribution)
• Free onsite gym and swimming pool
• Amazing range of professional development to support your career path
• Enhanced cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental and financial health
• Up to 5 days volunteering leave or parent /carer emergency leave

All enjoyed in a Smart (hybrid) Working environment so we’re looking forward to discussing how, where and when you might work best to deliver in your new role.

Our commitment to driving inclusion and belonging 

We are a globally reaching institution, committed to creating tangible and sustainable change in driving inclusion & belonging within our School, education and society at large.  We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone in our community feels they belong and thrive. This is a key school priority, and we want everyone who joins LBS to feel respected, welcomed, and heard. 

Please note we start screening CVs and interviewing candidates from the start of a campaign. A successful candidate could progress to offer before the advertised closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible if you are interested in any roles.

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Research Support Manager

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Required Qualifications

Desirable Qualifications

To Apply for this position visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and search for requisition # 22005421.  Position is open until filled.

Salary range: $69,000 to commensurate.

CLAS considers hybrid and flexible work arrangements for some positions; options will be discussed during the hiring process

Please submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.

Contact Kellie Kucera ( [email protected] ) for a full position description.

The University of Iowa and Iowa City The University of Iowa is one of America’s premier public universities and Iowa’s largest comprehensive research university, with a balanced commitment to the arts, sciences, and humanities. It’s home to one of the nation’s largest  academic medical centers  and the pioneering  Iowa Writers’ Workshop . Innovation thrives here as Iowa City continues to rank as the nation’s top cities for business and  entrepreneurs .

The University of Iowa is a place for great minds to work, grow and thrive. We offer one of the most competitive and comprehensive benefit packages in the Big 10 for all staff with appointments of 50% or more. Health plans, insurance, paid leave, retirement options, and flexible work arrangements are all available. The health and well-being of our faculty, staff, retirees, and students is our top priority.

Nestled along the Iowa River and surrounded by rural rolling hills, Iowa City perennially ranks as one of  America’s best places to live . Featuring a college-town atmosphere with big-city cultural richness, the Iowa City area has something for everyone including  Big 10 sports  and world-class music, literature, dance, and theater.

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or  [email protected] . 

• Classification Title: Research Support Manager
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Pay Level: 5A
• Organization: College of Liberal Arts
• Contact Name: Kellie Kucera
• Contact Email: [email protected]

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or [email protected] .  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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The NRRI Forest & Land research group manager is a researcher-leader that manages, defines, mentors, and participates in research group activities requiring multidisciplinary competencies and capabilities both inside and outside of the research group. Specific capabilities included in the Forest & Land Research Group include silviculture, forest ecology, wildlife studies, hydrology, soil science, forest modeling and plant breeding.

This position is open until filled.

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• The Forest & Land Research Group Manager must have demonstrated research expertise and accomplishments in one or more relevant technical areas including silviculture, forest ecology, wildlife studies, hydrology, soil science, forest modeling and/or plant breeding. The manager must establish and maintain a funded, vibrant research program and continue to develop his/her research acumen through active participation in professional organizations/societies, presentation of papers and talks and report preparation and publishing in peer reviewed publications. The manager must demonstrate leadership acumen, strategic planning, project management, excellent verbal and written communication and must model behavior consistent with NRRI Core Values. The manager will integrate their work and that of the group with that of other Institute research groups to achieve organizational goals through interdisciplinary research. The manager will take an active role in developing research networks both within and outside of NRRI to expand the capability and impact of the Institute. The incumbent is expected to participate in external professional activities such as reviewing proposals and manuscripts, serving on advisory committees, review panels, editorial boards, and the like, and remain current in their area of expertise and contribute as a technical expert to others across the Institute and University of Minnesota System. (60%)
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• At least five years’ experience supervising applied or traditional academic researchers and multidisciplinary research teams; must include objective setting, performance appraisal, project management, personnel development, and strategic planning.
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• Prior experience working in diverse teams, being able to collaborate respectfully with staff of various educational and cultural backgrounds and ability to appropriately navigate complex team dynamics.

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Research Support Manager

• Joensuu, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland
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• Deadline: 31 December 2024
• Partner: European Forest Institute

Job description The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation with 30 member countries and around 130 Associate and Affiliate member organisations. EFI undertakes forest research and policy support at pan-European and global level. Its headquarters are in Joensuu, Finland, and it also has offices in Barcelona, Bonn, Rome, and Brussels. The Institute has approx. 130 staff members and has an annual turnover of approx. 19 million euros. Further information is available at www.efi.int .

As a member of EFI’s Administration unit we are seeking a Research Support Manager that will lead and develop research support and related administrative activities at EFI.

Key responsibilities will include :

• Provide expert support in the pre-award phase, including content, financial aspects, and final review before submission. • Lead and further develop Project Cycle Management processes within EFI. • Coordinate EFI’s internal Research & Policy Support Coordination (REPSCo) group, in close co-operation with Chief Scientist. • Lead EFI Network Fund process including call preparation, award process and review. • Provide support to procurement processes inc. tenders, grants, sub-contracting and preparing related contracts.

Duty station :

Based at EFI’s Headquarters in Joensuu, Finland. Consideration will be given to other EFI locations within Europe.

Employment conditions :

EFI offers competitive benefits and salary package.

Initial duration of employment will be five years, which includes a probationary period of 6 months.

EFI offers an inspiring, dynamic international and multicultural working environment, varying duties and opportunities to learn new skills.

How to apply :

Interested candidates are requested to send (in English) a CV including copies of academic degree certificates/diplomas with a motivation letter outlining how you fulfill the requirements for the position, using our online application form.

The recruitment and interview process will be ongoing until the position has been filled, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible.

EFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated confidentially.

Enquiries about EFI and the position are encouraged, and should be addressed to: Andrew Male, Head of Administration, email: [email protected]

Job requirements Qualifications :

• Master’s degree in relevant subject. PhD would be advantageous. • At least 6 years of relevant working experience with a focus on research and project management. • Excellent understanding of European research funding landscape. • Experience of writing/developing research proposals and project implementation of EU funded projects. • Strong team working skills and ability to contribute to a positive work environment. • Proven financial management and analytical skills. • Ability to balance competing, shifting priorities under pressure of deadlines and workload. • Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written), within and outside the Institute. • Excellent English language skills. Other languages such as German, Spanish or Finnish would be advantageous. • Excellent Office 365 skills.

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Sr. Research & Grants Manager (Remote Opportunity)

🔍 school of medicine, stanford, california, united states.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a dynamic candidate to fill the role of Sr. Research and Grants Manager to work under minimal supervision on all financial aspects to support the Pasca Lab. This includes a large volume and diverse set of financial resources including sponsored research projects, contracts, and non-sponsored resources (gifts, endowments, etc.).

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine places high importance on   advancing science and integrating our mission with those of clinical innovation and service, educational excellence, community engagement and commitment, and professionalism and leadership development. This approach allows us to change future understanding and practices in our fields of science, the health professions, and society at large. It is an approach that stretches the traditional boundaries of an academic department and acknowledges the interdependent nature of the five missions with which we are entrusted. For us, the vision affirms the diverse activities, past successes, and distinct career paths of our multidisciplinary faculty. It establishes a mindset that will help draw our people together to collaborate and combine efforts that are necessary in moving forward this full academic portfolio. Finally, it is a vision that provides an authentic rationale for growth in a number of critical areas arising in fields from basic science to public policy.

Duties include:

·          Prepare complex proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Oversee and communicate submission process, both paper and electronic; resolve issues relating to proposal preparation and submittal process.

·          Develop, prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets, and provide budget justification; obtain cost sharing commitment and support. Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments; respond to sponsor inquiries; advise of new regulations.

·          Collaborate with Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly and cost-sharing requirements are fulfilled; initiate cost transfers.

·          Review and approve expenditures, advise on post award spending and commitment activity, and oversee compliance related to fund and revenue.

·          Develop and communicate reports supporting project status; create forecasting models, scenarios, and decision aides.

·          Manage contract closeout process and audit inquiries; submit final reports and certificates.

·          Interpret complex university and government policies (FAR, Cost Accounting Standards, Office of Management and Budget circulars, sponsored guidelines, etc.) for project and university personnel and help guide other staff in interpreting complex policies.

·          Identify and implement process improvements. Participate in and lead cross campus projects. Train and advise on issues requiring specific technical expertise.

·          Oversee and review work of other staff. May supervise, train and mentor other staff.

·          Serve as a resource on subject area to principal investigator staff.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree and five years of job related experience, or combination of education and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

·          Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, A-21, A-110, A-133, CAS).

·          Knowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate university policies and procedures.

·          Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.

·          Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.

·          Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.

·          Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.

·          Strong knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.

·          Expert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts.

·          Knowledge of personnel management, including proposing effort for and training and hiring of students, post-doctorals, academic appointments, regular staff, bargaining unit staff, and consultants, along with the circumstances appropriate for each type of position.

·          Extreme attention to detail.

·          Ability to review a proposal or manage a project with understanding of the overall scope and goal of each sponsored project.

·          Excellent time management and organizational skills.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

·          Cardinal Curriculum I and II must be completed to remain in this position.

·          Certified Accountant or Auditor, MBA, project management certification, or similar credential desired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

·          Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.

·          Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.

·          Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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·          Routine extended working hours during peak cycles

This position is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures . The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate.

The expected pay range for this position is $82,000 - $126,000 per annum.   Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website

( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.   Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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Lab manager position @ university of rochester, rochester ny.

This full-time lab manager will provide research support to the Iordan and Piazza Laboratories in the Brain and Cognitive Sciences Department at the University of Rochester. This is a joint position shared by both labs, and the lab manager’s main duties will be to coordinate various studies on naturalistic human cognition and communication (see specific breakdown of responsibilities below). The lab manager will have the opportunity to grow as a scientist by pursuing independent research on topics that fit within the scope of one or both labs, and by receiving ongoing professional development training provided by Drs. Piazza and Iordan.

Responsibilities

• Help recruit, schedule, and run participants for in-lab behavioral experiments on human visual/semantic/naturalistic cognition and audition/music/communication (15%)
• Help setup and run human fMRI scanning experiments (15%)
• Help write and update lab IRB protocols (15%)
• Manage shared lab computers and experimental psychophysics machines and perform data curation (15%)
• Help train new lab members in use of lab equipment, running experiments, coding/annotating data (15%)
• Manage Amazon Mechanical Turk/Prolific online experiment overhead (scheduling and data integrity, ~100-10,000 pp. per study) (10%)
• Design and/or maintain lab websites (including on platforms via GitHub/Squarespace) (5%)
• Keep track of lab equipment needs, help order essential supplies (5%)
• Maintain lab calendars, schedule lab meetings/events (5%)

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• BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or equivalent
• At least one year research experience OR undergraduate senior honors thesis
• Proficiency in Matlab or Python; familiarity with the other
• Strong organizational, multitasking, communication, and leadership skills

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• Experience with shell/scripting languages (e.g., bash, JavaScript)
• Experience with data management tools (e.g., Git)
• Experience with human psychophysics and/or fMRI
• Experience with web design

How to apply:

Please e-mail your CV and cover letter to  [email protected]  and/or  [email protected] . Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until April 30th.

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The Faster Paths Program Manager (PM) is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Faster Paths, the low-barrier substance use disorder bridge clinic at BMC. A core member of the Faster Paths leadership team, the PM collaborates closely with the Faster Paths medical director, associate medical directors, nurse manager, and pharmacy liaison. They provide direct supervision to patient care coordinators and ensure effective, non-stigmatizing, patient-centered service delivery, fulfillment of departmental and hospital objectives, and timely completion of reporting requirements. The PM provides leadership for continuous services and quality improvement, innovation, and staff empowerment, accomplished through effective internal and external relationship building. The PM serves as a primary liaison between Faster Paths and collaborating programs within and outside of BMC, including the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Bureau of Substance Addiction Services, and they ensure effective administration of grant funding. They actively contribute to Faster Paths’ mission to deliver on-demand, clinically excellent substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and harm reduction services to reduce overdose and other complications of SUD and to support patients in achieving their goals.

Manages all aspects of program administration and operation, including financial and grants management, strategic planning, personnel management, public relations and promoting the program to the public. Duties include managing data, maintaining budgets, preparing grants proposals; functioning as a key liaison with public and private funding sources, regulatory agencies and relevant hospital programs.

Position: Program Manager       

Department: Primary Care Clinic

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) with an emphasis in human services, education, public administration, social work, or community development.

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years of experience in the non-profit sector or in a similar clinical experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Faster Paths clinic, ensuring staffing coverage 7 days/week and patient care coordinator adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
• Supervise a team of 2-5 patient care coordinators, providing staff training, ongoing feedback, and fostering high performance within a positive and empathic work environment.
• Support optimization of patient, provider, and RN scheduling in a hybrid walk-in and scheduled visit model; support appropriate outreach to patients who miss visits.
• Manage supply ordering and stock
• Maintain excellent skills in use of the electronic health record (EPIC) for operations and reporting purposes.
• Support a welcoming, non-judgmental clinical culture for people with substance use disorders; address stigmatizing statements and behaviors by staff members proactively and as a training opportunity.
• Experience with Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet and web page usage/updating, social networking and other technologies that can be used to further carry the program’s mission.
• Demonstrated skills in the provision of services in a multicultural environment.
• Oversee data collection processes, maintain accurate records, and generate regular reports on clinic session counts, patient visit volume, demographics, and trends for analysis and improvement.
• Participate in community outreach initiatives, educational events, and awareness campaigns to promote Faster Paths’ services.
• Work closely with Faster Paths team members, partner organizations, and government agencies to enhance the effectiveness of clinical service delivery.
• Collaborate with local treatment providers, recovery support services, and other relevant organizations to maintain an up-to-date database of resources and ensure effective referrals.
• Develop and submit progress reports for submission to all external funding agencies/sponsors
• Assist with study budgets and purchasing, conduct regular budget tracking and forecasting, collaborate closely with GIM grants administrator
• Bilingual skills preferred.

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Mustafa Suleyman, DeepMind and Inflection Co-founder, joins Microsoft to lead Copilot

Mar 19, 2024 | Microsoft Corporate Blogs

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Satya Nadella, Chief Executive Officer, shared the below communication today with Microsoft employees.

I want to share an exciting and important organizational update today. We are in Year 2 of the AI platform shift and must ensure we have the capability and capacity to boldly innovate.

There is no franchise value in our industry and the work and product innovation we drive at this moment will define the next decade and beyond. Let us use this opportunity to build world-class AI products, like Copilot, that are loved by end-users! This is about science, engineering, product, and design coming together and embracing a learning mindset to push our innovation culture and product building process forward in fundamental ways.

In that context, I’m very excited to announce that Mustafa Suleyman and Karén Simonyan are joining Microsoft to form a new organization called Microsoft AI, focused on advancing Copilot and our other consumer AI products and research.

Mustafa will be EVP and CEO, Microsoft AI, and joins the senior leadership team (SLT), reporting to me. Karén is joining this group as Chief Scientist, reporting to Mustafa. I’ve known Mustafa for several years and have greatly admired him as a founder of both DeepMind and Inflection, and as a visionary, product maker, and builder of pioneering teams that go after bold missions.

Karén, a Co-founder and Chief Scientist of Inflection, is a renowned AI researcher and thought leader, who has led the development of some of the biggest AI breakthroughs over the past decade including AlphaZero.

Several members of the Inflection team have chosen to join Mustafa and Karén at Microsoft. They include some of the most accomplished AI engineers, researchers, and builders in the world. They have designed, led, launched, and co-authored many of the most important contributions in advancing AI over the last five years. I am excited for them to contribute their knowledge, talent, and expertise to our consumer AI research and product making.

At our core, we have always been a platform and partner-led company, and we’ll continue to bring that sensibility to all we do. Our AI innovation continues to build on our most strategic and important partnership with OpenAI. We will continue to build AI infrastructure inclusive of custom systems and silicon work in support of OpenAI’s foundation model roadmap, and also innovate and build products on top of their foundation models. And today’s announcement further reinforces our partnership construct and principles.

As part of this transition, Mikhail Parakhin and his entire team, including Copilot, Bing, and Edge; and Misha Bilenko and the GenAI team will move to report to Mustafa. These teams are at the vanguard of innovation at Microsoft, bringing a new entrant energy and ethos, to a changing consumer product landscape driven by the AI platform shift. These organizational changes will help us double down on this innovation.

Kevin Scott continues as CTO and EVP of AI, responsible for all-up AI strategy, including all system architecture decisions, partnerships, and cross-company orchestration. Kevin was the first person I leaned on to help us manage our transformation to an AI-first company and I’ll continue to lean on him to ensure that our AI strategy and initiatives are coherent across the breadth of Microsoft.

Rajesh Jha continues as EVP of Experiences & Devices and I’m grateful for his leadership as he continues to build out Copilot for Microsoft 365, partnering closely with Mustafa and team.

There are no other changes to the senior leadership team or other organizations.

We have been operating with speed and intensity and this infusion of new talent will enable us to accelerate our pace yet again.

We have a real shot to build technology that was once thought impossible and that lives up to our mission to ensure the benefits of AI reach every person and organization on the planet, safely and responsibly. I’m looking forward to doing so with you.

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Administration Associate (Assistant to the Country Manager)

UNOPS South East Asia Multi-Country Office (EAPMCO)

The South East Asia and Pacific Multi Country Office (EAPMCO) supports, develops and oversees the UNOPS portfolio of projects in South East Asia and the Pacific. EAPMCO was established in January 2023 following the merger of the Thailand Multi-Country Office, which covered 20 countries across  North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific, and the Cambodia Multi-Country Office, which covered 4 countries South East Asia - 3 countries in the Mekong Sub-region (Cambodia, Lao PDR and Vietnam) and the Philippines.  EAPMCO currently covers 24 countries across North East Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. With its head office in Bangkok, the Multi-Country Office comprises nine business units: SEMCO Thailand, EAPMCO Indonesia,  EAPMCO Pacific Operations Cluster, EAPMCO Papua New Guinea, EAPMCO China, EAPMCO Vietnam, EAPMCO Lao PDR, EAPMCO Philippines and EAPMCO Cambodia.

In 2023, the UNOPS EAPMCO implemented projects worth more than USD 75 million, in the areas of Energy Transition, Digital Transformations, Sustainable Environmental Management, Climate Change, Waste Management, Rule of Law and Access to Justice, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Post Conflict Reintegration, Emergency Relief, Post COVID19 Economic Transformations, and Health, through HR, procurement, construction, contract management, fund and program management services.  

The Multi Country Office head office in Bangkok provides strategic direction, operational support, delivery oversight and assurance of the excellence of business processes and quality standards across all of the entire Multi Country Office locations. It is also responsible for developing, delivering and managing the portfolio of engagements in the country of the MCO location itself. 

UNOPS in Indonesia

UNOPS established its operations in Indonesia in 2005 in response to the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami in December 2004. Since then, UNOPS Indonesia has delivered more than $200 million in projects, focusing on infrastructure, fund management, and capacity building related to environmental protection, strengthening health systems and improving post-disaster management and recovery.  Other UNOPS activities in Indonesia are related to strengthening economic resilience post-COVID-19, promotion of sustainable energy solutions, transactional services to other UN agencies and procurement of medical items. UNOPS projects in Indonesia  contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), in particular, SDG 13 on climate action, SDG 15 on protecting life on land, SDG 7 on affordable and clean energy and SDG 3 on good health and well-being.

Under the direct supervision and reporting to the Country Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for all office administration, internal and external communication with partners and other key stakeholders, providing support to the Country Manager’s office operations and external relationships,  performing a variety of standard administrative processes, focal person for Country Managers’ office and  ensuring high quality and accuracy of work.

Under the general guidance and supervision of the Country Manager in Indonesia and Timor Leste Country Office, the incumbent responsibilities include the following: 

Summary of Key Functions  

Office Administration and other support

Internal and External Communication and support networking 

Knowledge building and Knowledge Sharing

• Coordinate the flow and prioritization of correspondence to and from the Country Manager’s Office. Receive and screen all regular and confidential correspondence which requires the attendance of the Country Manager.

Draft minutes of meetings and routine correspondence related to the Country Manager’s work

Take notes during the meetings including project board meetings and share them among key personnel and teams as needed. 

Respond or draft responses to a wide range of correspondence and other communication.

Identify and prepare briefing on priority areas related to correspondences and route correspondences to senior management team members under whose competence a particular enquiry falls and follow-up action done.

Plan and organize daily work, and take independent and timely decisions to meet objectives.

Monitor the implementation of action points related to management meetings.

Maintain a tracking system to ensure the timely completion of tasks.

Establish an efficient electronic and maintain filing, hard-copy filing system for the Country Manager’s office, including confidential documents and records.

Advise and assist the Officer-in-Charge on matters to be followed up and action to be taken in the Country Manager’s absence.

Maintain the Country Manager’s calendar of official engagements/coordinate and manage the calendar commitments. 

Organize meetings, in-country travels and attendance in all UN and Govt meetings.  

Coordinate and support in organizing all staff meetings and other project related meetings as and when required.

Monitor day-to-day functioning of the Country Manager’s office.

Liaise and coordinate with the high level stakeholders including government, UN agencies and diplomatic entities related to all relevant protocol matters.

Support the Country Managers in all UN interagency communication and documentation and reporting work.  

Ensure Country manager travel and accommodation arrangements are made in a timely manner. 

Follow up and Liaise on all Country Managers direct reportees PER/PRA, Leave, Project reports, project meetings, One UNOPS reporting etc etc .  

Maintain strict compliance with confidentiality required on documentation and information received.

Assist and support Country Manager to liase and coordinate with the Partnership and Business development team and personnels to follow up on any proposals and response to donors and embassies.

Support the Country Manager in following up on activities and/or actions with regards to programme and operations oversight and compliance.

Support the Country Manager in undertaking monthly, quarterly and annual reviews,  through coordination with the Programme, Partnerships, Support Services and Security Teams.Responsible for all protocol related assignments.

Represent UNOPS as Admin Focal point in the UN Admin working group.

Supervisor the pooled car Driver and manage the utilization of vehicle 

Assist in project management support activities as delegated by the Country Manager.

Ensure all internal and external communication with key stakeholders and project managers are coordinated and responded timely.

Provide oversight support, ensuring compliance by team members with existing policies and best practices.

Support the Country Manager to prepare communication materials, background documents, talking points and speeches on time and ensure they are organized and available prior to the meetings and/or missions

Research relevant information and provide background material for the Country Manager in advance of meetings.

Summarize highlights of management meetings and disseminate minutes, information, reports, etc. from meetings and follow up action taken when required.

Compose important and confidential correspondence and justifications as required by the Country Manager on tasks within the area of responsibility.

• Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel on Administration related topics.

Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources.

Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and utilize productively. 

Impact of Results 

The effective and successful achievement of results by the Administration Associate directly impacts on the compliant execution of administrative, communication and reporting processes in the respective unit and the efficient and effective performance within it. These promote the credibility of the organization as an effective service provider in project services and management.

Completion of Secondary Education or High School Diploma is required. 

First University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Communication, Social Science, Marketing or equivalent disciplines is desirable.

Experience: 

Minimum six (6) years of experience in providing support in the field of administration, operations, Communication, Logistics, secretarial services, or related fields in combination with a Secondary Education or High School Diploma is required. 

Experience as an assistant to a Country Manager/Director in a similar field of work or exposure would be an asset.

Knowledge of UN rules and regulations, NGOs, UN agencies, embassies, other offices, etc. will be an asset.

Prior experience in liaising with government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies and a good understanding of related communication protocols is an asset.

Strong overall communication and writing skills are required.

Language Requirements:

Full working knowledge (Fluency) of English is required.

• Contract type: LICA
• Contract level: ICS 6 / LICA 6 
• Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here .

All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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The Sony Research Award Program

Open Collaboration to Support the Future of Technology

Mar 29, 2024

The Sony Research Award Program (RAP) is a sponsored research program designed to provide funding to university faculty and researchers for innovative and forward-thinking research projects that align with Sony’s interests and contribute to the advancement of technology in various fields. To find out more about this fascinating initiative, we spoke to Mark Ortiz, a Senior Manager at Sony who has been involved with the program since its inception in 2016.

Senior Manager Innovation Strategy Group Corporate Technology Strategy Division U.S. (CTSD US) Sony Corporation of America

──First, could you please give us an overview of the Sony RAP. How does the Program work?

The main purpose of the Sony RAP is to build collaborative relationships between academia and Sony researchers by identifying technical areas of common interest with leading researchers. There are two award categories: the Faculty Innovation Award, which provides up to $100K USD in funding for cutting-edge research in Sony’s general areas of interest, and the Focused Research Award, which provides up to $150K USD for more specific areas. Every year, for two months in the summer, we make a call for proposals based on keywords or focused themes. We then collect all the submissions and distribute them to experts within the Sony group. Submissions undergo a rigorous evaluation process, modeled after a premier external research agency’s procedure, and are scored accordingly. After the scores are determined, we practice additional assessment to further narrow down the proposals to the final candidates. This process leads up to the award selection event held between January and March where the proposals are presented to the Sony RAP Management Team. This is where final decisions are made regarding the selection of award nominees.

There are very few leading universities that we haven’t collaborated with yet.

──How has it changed in terms of scale over the years?

We started the program in 2016, and in that first year, we chose six winners. The next year, in 2017, we had eight winners, which included three renewals from the previous year. If both sides are satisfied with the progress and the research is still relevant to Sony’s interest, we support renewals of the collaboration. For the first two years, we only had the IT category, but in 2018, we added “Devices & Materials” and “Biomedical & Life Science” categories and that’s when the things really started picking up speed. In that third year, we had a total of 21 winners; there were 18 new awards and three renewals, which included many world-leading universities such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Stanford University. In 2020, we went international and added 13 countries in Europe. And then in 2021, we opened the program up to India. At this point, we collaborate with many of the leading universities on this planet.

If we’re not talking to these people, we’re not on the cutting-edge.

──Why is open collaboration with universities so important for Sony?

Sony R&D has experts in each of its technical domains. However, with the high pace of technological advancement in most areas today, it’s almost impossible for any single company to have experts at the very leading edge of research in every single domain that Sony operates in. And while companies conduct R&D in a wide range of areas, collaboration with external organizations, including academia, allows the acquisition of new insights and perspectives, which enhances the potential for innovation. There’s a saying, “There is no great genius without some touch of madness.” I think that the most innovative minds in academia are a little nutty, in that they think very differently. That is, their ideas are so good that you can’t tell if they’re brilliant or a little nutty at first. A famous example is the Sony Walkman. In the 1970s, an engineer said, “Let’s create portable music.” Of course, today, we all have portable music on our cellphones, but at that time, people probably thought he was a little nutty. That’s the kind of innovative thinking that we’re looking for with the Sony RAP. If we, as a company, are not talking to these super-innovative and brilliant people, then we’re not on the cutting edge.

RAP helps Sony’s new technology exploration and acquisition

──How about in terms of technologies? How has Sony benefited from RAP so far?

Thanks to the collaborative research with academia through RAP, Sony benefited significant progress in new technology exploration in a number of technical fields. Take metasurface flat optics for example. In theory, this technology allows you to create super-thin surfaces—thinner than the thickness of a hair on your head—that can emulate complex lenses. This opens up a whole new world of potential applications, especially in photography and imaging. Before Sony started the Sony RAP, we had an understanding of and involvement in metasurface flat optics, but we weren’t super advanced in this area. Now, I would say that we’re one of the leading companies, in term of knowledge in this area. Another fascinating example is acoustic metamaterials. This technology allows us to customize listening environments by manipulating sound wavefronts, including, for example, making objects “acoustically invisible,” (a.k.a. acoustic cloaking). Have you ever been to a concert where you had to sit behind a column? It makes it really difficult to hear the music, right? Well, with this technology, you could theoretically make the column disappear acoustically. And the applications for just that function are huge. For example, in concept, it could be used to make parts of the car that interfere with audio sound disappear acoustically. One final example is SPAD (Single-Photon Avalanche Diode) technology. SPADs are very compact and easy-to-use versions of older style photon counters that were very large, expensive, and cumbersome to use. In terms of application, imagine taking photos in what we now consider to be “pitch darkness.” With SPADs, this would be possible with proper rather sophisticated signal processing. And there are many other applications, some of which could potentially improve vehicle safety. In each case, Sony was able to learn and acquire new technologies efficiently through research collaboration with academia which started with the Sony RAP.

We want to build whole new Sony divisions of innovations from the Sony RAP.

──Finally, please tell us about your goals for the future.

We are coming up on several milestones with the Sony RAP. Currently, we have about 166 research collaborations. Over the next couple of years, I’d like to see us hit our 200th collaboration. I would also like to see us collaborating with as many of the top universities in the world as possible. The year 2025 will be the 10th anniversary of our program, so that’s something that we’re looking forward to as well. Looking at the bigger picture, I would say my dream is that we create not just one or two, but multiple whole new Sony divisions off of innovations that come out of the Sony RAP. So, not patents, not incremental improvements on existing products; whole new divisions dedicated to whole new lines of business that can contribute innovation, growth, and Kando to the Sony Group. In summary, we’re looking for revolutions, not evolutions. We are targeting working with the world’s leading universities and researchers because we want to create revolutionary products. So, not baby steps; big thinking, big innovation. And I believe the Sony RAP could be a driving force to make the leap happen.

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