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Lead BI Developer

Company: SciPlay

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 12, 2023

SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. A few of our highlighted perks and benefits: · Competitive salaries · Paid Family Leave · Paid Volunteer Time · Annual bonuses, matching 401k, stock options, and other benefits · Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games. SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and our experience, both professionally and personally, and we believe our differences are key to unlocking our super powers. At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally. beYOU SciPlayers are humble. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster. From our yearly development conferences, shindigs, and new game launches, we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.

Embryologist/Reproductive Scientist

Company: Colossal Biosciences

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Dec 12, 2023

Something Colossal. Boston. Dallas. Austin. Through it all, however, we maintain a culture of positivity, hope, happiness and belief that we’re doing something big. 100 Best Places to Work in Dallas 50 Best Startups to Work For in Boston 100 Best Places to Work in Boston Built In 2023 Award Lists Great Place to Work Certification Page That’s why we are spread out in three locations that include laboratories, test facilities, academic institutions, libraries and offices. Colossal is proud to be an equal employment opportunity workplace. EEO is the Law Colossal is proud to be named a Best Place to Work by Built In across 4 categories: 1 on the 50 Best Startups to Work For in Dallas! We welcome people from all backgrounds as well as celebrate and support diversity.

Junior Digital Marketing Specialist

Company: Turnitin

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Dec 16, 2023

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. One Team - We strive to break down silos, collaborate effectively, and celebrate each other’s successes. If you’re willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!Turnitin, LLC is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to its programs, facilities and employment. It shapes our products, the way we treat each other, and how we work with our customers and vendors. However, Turnitin delivers more than just these components. As a Remote-First company, actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if extended, and is determined by work location and a range of other relevant factors, including but not limited to: experience, skills, degrees, licensures, certifications, and other job-related factors. In our Remote-First approach to collaborating, you are also able to work the way that best fits your style and situation - whether that be remote, in one of our offices/rented spaces, or hybrid. Internal equity, market and organizational factors are also considered. Integrity - We believe integrity is the heartbeat of Turnitin. Global Mindset - We respect local cultures and embrace diversity.

SDR - SaaS

Company: Steer Health

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Dec 01, 2023

As a Sales Development Representative (SDR) on Steer Health, you will be responsible for developing a predictable and sustainable pipeline for the sales team to help drive sales for the entire organization. Requirements Requirements Strategically identify sales opportunities within the healthcare industry Use email/phone/social media to engage senior decision-makers tactically Work closely with sales and marketing to help secure the progression of the deals you drive Work closely with our product team to get in-depth product training and learn how Steer Health works for different target groups Directly contribute to our sales pipeline creation by month 1 About you: Processes-driven and are very organized Enjoy a fast-paced environment and have a contagious high-energy Always striving to improve your day-to-day Passionate about improving healthcare and technology Hungry for success and love winning with your team Goal-oriented and strong ability to show initiative Quick learner who is persistent and can overcome objections Constantly aspire to elevate day-to-day operations Benefits Fully-remote Market competitive compensation package High-energy, fast-paced working environment Be a part of a growing company with the potential for career development You'll have the chance to learn from the leadership and the CEO and the potential for future career growth in sales and marketing with a rapidly growing software company. Our team is growing rapidly, and we are seeking a highly motivated Sales Development Representative to help us drive fast and predictable pipeline growth. This is why we are creating next-generation patient experiences with solutions spanning care communication, patient engagement, scheduling, smart notifications, and more. This opportunity is for you, if you are a recent college graduate with a solid academic performance looking for a tech platform to learn, excel and grow exponentially. At Steer Health, we believe it is time for a new day in healthcare where patients are informed and empowered to make the right care choices when the decisions are urgent and critical. Steer Health transforms healthcare with the industry's most widely adopted AI-fueled patient experience and growth platform.

Process Engineering Technologist

Company: Atlas Sand

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 13, 2023

100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision Invest in Your Future. 401K with company match, immediate vesting Relax and Recharge. Great Places to Work, Hire Vets, Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman Your Well-Being is a Priority. Paid time off __PRESENT __PRESENT What You’ll Love About Us Best People and Team. This requires excellent attention to detail, high communication with field counterparts, excellent analytical skills and a curiosity for automation and programming. This role is based onsite at our office in Austin, TX and is on rotating 12-hour schedule (6 AM - PM and 6 PM - 6 AM). Responsibilities: Responsible for day-to-day oversight of manufacturing operations Document and track equipment downtime Consistent and meaningful communication with field personnel Monitor quality and inline process trends, document and escalate deviations Support field personnel by starting/stopping equipment, provide process data, and assist in troubleshooting Process Improvement recommendations through statistical analysis and trend monitoring Prepare and maintain daily production reports of Wet and Dry plant Work closely with Maintenance Department to ensure continuous and safe operations Adhere to all Atlas Energy and MSHA standards Recommend changes in standards and procedures to improve production and performance Minimum Qualifications Technical/Associate Degree in Automation, Electrical or electro-mechanical, or related degree Recent experience (professional or academic) with Industrial Systems Must be able to work a 12-hour schedule with monthly rotation of days and nights How You Will Stand Out You thrive in a fast-paced environment and able to juggle multiple tasks at once like a pro! You brings an unstoppable work ethic and have a strong a sense of urgency! How You Will Make an Impact As the Process Engineering Technologist, you will be responsible for daily oversight of sand production.

Project Manager - Public Sector

Company: KUNGFU.AI

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 07, 2023

Inventive, in that nothing (ego, fear, etc.) Caring, in that they prioritize self-care, empathy, and an understanding of others. Trustworthy, as that underpins all of the above. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters more creative ideas, conversations, and results. Open, in that they willingly share their learnings and experience with all. Our values are incredibly important to how we show up for each other, our clients, and for society at large. This is a remote, full-time position. Compensation includes competitive salary, company stock grant, top (‘gold’) level of health, dental and vision insurance (KUNGFU.AI covers 100% of your premiums and 50% for any dependents), health and dependent flexible spending accounts, short- and long-term disability insurance, unlimited vacation (that you're encouraged to take), paid parental leave, and more. KUNGFU.AI Culture We are committed to building an inclusive culture that’s professional and effective, while also fun, collaborative and open. We expect all of our team members to be: Inquisitive, in that they have an innate desire to learn and teach.

Sales Development Representative

Company: Striveworks

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 17, 2023

Striveworks is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) to initiate conversations with potential clients, identify their pain points, and provide tailored solutions. The role offers a competitive base pay range of $45,000-$65,000/year with an aggressive commission structure. The company invests heavily in training and development, fostering a culture of diversity, growth, and meritocracy. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a track record of hitting goals, excellent communication skills, and a passion for cutting-edge technology. The role offers a hybrid work environment in northwest Austin, TX.

Graduate Analyst - Summer 2024

Company: Rystad Energy

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Dec 04, 2023

engineering, finance, economics, math, data science) Desire to work with both the technical and financial aspects of the energy market. Tasks Gather, process, analyze and synthesize information from multiple sources Develop, maintain, and optimize energy data collection and processing workflows Develop new forecast models and processes to analyze our data Contribute to and write client commentaries and reports Participate in external and internal presentations Contribute to sales and business development over time Engage with clients to demonstrate our research and analyses Travel when needed for research trips, client engagement, and business development support Requirements / Skills Strong academic track record in relevant education field (e.g. As an analyst you will collaborate frequently with consultants, programmers, and sales and marketing people. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a hands-on attitude Outstanding ability to synthesize data and information coming from multiple sources (quantitative and qualitative) Solid proficiency in Excel and Power Point Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Strong interest in or direct work experience in the energy sector Fluent in English; other languages are a plus We offer Flexible career path given competence and interests Hands-on mentorship with an experienced analyst A diverse, dynamic and highly skilled working environment Competitive compensation and benefits Development opportunities in Norway and relocation internationally Application process Application deadline: September 29th Upload cover letter, CV, transcripts and other relevant documents in one combined PDF file under "Cover Letter" MacOS users can experience difficulties in uploading documents. We need more people to gather, analyze and present our research to our clients. The analyst department consists of five groups: Oil and Gas, Shale, Renewable and Power, Commodity Markets and Energy Services. We are seeking candidates who are graduating with a bachelor or master's degree in the fall of 2023 or spring of 2024 that want to join a leading energy intelligence research firm. Please use a Windows PC in order to apply Analysts are the backbone of the company and are responsible for our databases and reports, which are used by clients around the world. We are looking for motivated candidates with a strong academic track record and an analytical mindset to fulfill the growing demand of our research across these groups.

Sr. Analyst, FP&A

Company: Invitation Homes

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Dec 17, 2023

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Familiarity with reporting tools such as Workiva, SSRS, and/or Tableau a plus. Ability to demonstrate strong self-initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Familiarity with strategic corporate performance management tools such as Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Host Analytics, and/or other IBM or Oracle systems beneficial. or certifications (CFP, CPA, etc.) Skills/Specialized Knowledge High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, etc. Advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.) a plus, but not required. Minimum 7 years' experience in FP&A, public accounting, investment banking, and/or private equity Financial modeling, business analytics, and/or real estate experience preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Human Resources Intern (Remote)

Company: Susan G. Komen

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Dec 16, 2023

Students may have the opportunity to explore different departments during the Internship: Human Resources, Legal, Finance, IT, Patient Services, Community Health, Government Affairs, Mission Operations, Scientific Programs & Data, Major Gifts, Corporate Partnerships, Communications, Marketing, Community Engagement, Community Development, Development Strategy and Operations, etc. Perks Of The Program Include • A structured and supervised remote learning environment • Explore the nonprofit industry • Build our resume with hands-on projects • Gain networking opportunities • Collaborate with SME's in your area of interest • Earn college credit • Join our Intern Alumni Association upon completion of the program • Receive a employment reference Students must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the program: • Authorized to perform duties in the U.S • Your degree program must require an Internship for graduation• Actively enrolled in a 4 year or graduate degree program and must be enrolled in a class to receive academic credit • Minimum G.P.A of 3.0 • Have reliable internet access since this Internship is 100% remote• Acknowledge this is an unpaid internship • Internship availability from February - June, during Komen's hours of operation (Monday - Friday from 7am - 6pm CDT) Available with at minimum 2 four hour blocks of time or 3 three hour blocks of time during the business week Komen's internship program provides students with hands-on nonprofit experience in a remote work environment along with academic education and professional job preparation. We are looking for students interested in a fall internship for our Community Development team. We are actively recruiting an Intern for our Spring 2024 semester for our Fundraising and Business Development team. We appreciate the value and work interns bring and hope to provide them with professional and personal development in return! Students will have direct supervision from their intern supervisor within the area they are assigned to. About Susan G. Komen Susan G. Komen is the only organization that addresses breast cancer on multiple fronts including research, community health & public policy initiatives to make the biggest impact against this disease. You must also be prepared to complete a minimum of 120 hours for the semester. For full consideration your degree program at your University must require an Internship as part of completion for graduation.

Media Analyst

Company: GSD&M

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 10, 2023

RESPONSIBILITIES: * Familiarity with all digital media channels including video, display, mobile, search, etc. They report into the Supervisor, Media Technology, working closely with the Supervisor, Digital and VP/Director, Digital. * Work with the media teams to develop measurement plans for specified campaigns, and clients, focused on media performance (and creative performance) * Analyze performance of campaigns and marketing efforts and make recommendations for improvements, while communicating clear, compelling and actionable insights * Have understanding of digital buying methods: CPV, CPC, CPM, CPCV, CPE, dCPM * Have a deep understanding of digital tracking, including tagging, mobile and social limitations * Develop tracking and reporting requirements, work with internal analytics team to implement custom tracking parameters * Demonstrate problem-solving ability with emphasis on drawing inferences with data * Must have experience or working knowledge of a digital ad server (Google Campaign Manager, formerly DoubleClick ad server, is preferred), ads manager platform (Google Ads formerly AdWords and Facebook Ads Manager are preferred), and media reporting software (Datorama and Prisma Reporting are preferred) * Deliver projects independently, but proactively communicate project progress, issues and deliverables to manager and director * Ensure all client materials meet/exceed expectations (content quality) while meeting deadlines WHAT WE OFFER: Health benefits: Full medical, dental, and vision coverage An energetic office environment that lives by our core values and believes an agency should be able to think like the diverse, multicultural world that it's talking with. They will also work collaboratively with the planning and digital teams to understand media plans, investment across channels and expected deadlines for all projects. The Media Analyst will be responsible for facilitating measurement reporting, and mining for key insights from campaign performance. This role will play an integral part of developing a holistic campaign measurement framework, cross-media attribution and implementing critical optimizations to drive positive campaign performance. We think it's better to be honest than cool. The Media Technology group is a critical connector between our campaign performance, insights and audience developments teams. We are looking for a highly motivated Media Analyst to join our growing Media Technology practice, within our GSD M media team. An exciting time to join our GSD M Media team as we continue to evolve our capabilities and approach to deliver successful business outcomes for our clients.

Sr. Staff SW Engineer

Company: Visa Inc,

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Dec 03, 2023

U.S. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa is an EEO Employer. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers. Masters, MBA, JD,MD) or 4 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 13+ years of relevant workexperience.Preferred Qualifications:• 12 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 8-10 years ofexperience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. This includes idea generation, architecture, design, development, and testing of products, applications, and services that provide Visa clients with solutions to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud for Visa and Visa client payment systems. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 6+ yearsof work experience with a PhD• Experience in full stack technology, in one or more of the followingtechnologies- Java, Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Angular, JavaScript, MySQL,Maven, Design Patterns, Test Automation framework• Experience with successful design, architecture and development usingHadoop, and Spark and Scala for large data processing and transactionsystems• Experience with Restful API development• Experience with agile development incorporating Continuous Integration andContinuous Delivery, utilizing technologies such as GIT, Maven, and Jenkins• Be able to drive and actively engage and contribute to deep application andsystem architecture discussions• Good front-end development skills and architect level knowledge in back-end• Ability to present complex ideas in a clear, concise way• Expertise in web applications and webservices, technology standards andframeworks• Experienced in test-driven development and test automation• Experience in card industry or fintech delivering solutions in fraud, risk orpayments space• Experience in developing large scale, enterprise class distributed systems ofhigh availability, low latency, & strong data consistency• Experience developing instrumentation for software components, to helpfacilitate real-time and remote troubleshooting/performance monitoring• Experience in architecting solutions with Continuous Integration andContinuous Delivery in mind• Be able to drive and actively engage and contribute to deep application andsystem architecture discussions• Passionate about delivering zero defect code that meet or exceed theproposed defect SLA and have high sense of accountability for quality andtimeliness of one’s own deliverables and team deliverables• Be systematic and be able to do deep research wanting to uncover the details• Have good work ethics, and be a team player to bring the best results as ateam• You have the passion to understand people and always strive to improve ourproducts• Highly driven, resourceful and results oriented• Demonstrated ability to lead and navigate through ambiguity• While you'll have the skill to see and understand the big picture, you're able tostay focused on the task at hand to achieve immediate goals Additional Information Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority in academic roles?
Salaries vary by institution type and discipline, but common ranges are: Lecturer: $55,000–$80,000; Assistant Professor: $70,000–$100,000; Associate Professor: $85,000–$120,000; Full Professor: $110,000–$170,000; Postdoctoral Fellow: $45,000–$60,000; Research Scientist: $65,000–$95,000. Tenure‑track positions at research universities usually offer higher ranges than teaching‑focused colleges.
Which skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD in the relevant field is mandatory for most faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or CLASP) is valued for high‑school‑level positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, MATLAB), LaTeX for manuscript preparation, and grant‑writing platforms (e.g., Grants.gov, CRIS, Pivot) are essential. Familiarity with LMS (Canvas, Moodle) and data‑visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) enhances research dissemination.
Is remote work available for academic jobs?
Yes. Many universities now offer hybrid or fully remote teaching of online courses, virtual lab collaborations, and remote grant‑writing opportunities. Postdoc and research scientist positions often allow remote data analysis and manuscript drafting, especially when funded by agencies that support distributed research teams.
What career progression paths exist in academia?
Typical trajectories start with a Postdoctoral Fellowship, then move to Assistant Professor with a tenure track, followed by promotion to Associate Professor after achieving tenure, and ultimately Full Professor. Parallel paths include a research scientist track that focuses on grant acquisition and lab leadership, or administrative roles such as Director of Research or Dean of Faculty.
What are current industry trends affecting academic careers?
Trends include the rise of data‑driven research requiring machine‑learning expertise, interdisciplinary collaborations between STEM and humanities, increased demand for open‑access publishing, and the integration of AI tools in curriculum design. Funding agencies are shifting toward impact‑based metrics, encouraging faculty to engage in community outreach and industry partnerships.

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