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Asset Performance Engineer - BESS

Company: Fluence

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 06, 2024

Fluence, a global leader in energy storage products and services, is seeking a Performance Engineer for its Digital business unit. The role involves developing data-driven monitoring and analysis solutions for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) worldwide. The ideal candidate should have an MSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, 3+ years of experience in performance engineering, and knowledge of cell chemistry and cell modelling. Proficiency in Python, data analysis tools, and SQL is required. Fluence offers a diverse, inclusive work environment with comprehensive benefits.

Senior Program Analyst

Company: Hive Group LLC

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 02, 2024

The job posting is for a position that involves assisting with the development and administration of RDT&E contracts, monitoring project performance, maintaining budgets, and providing support to Portfolio and Program Managers. The role requires a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree with specific years of experience, an active Secret clearance, and mandatory DC-area presence. Desired qualifications include experience in program management, analytical support, and communication skills. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Sales Development Representative

Company: Elsevier

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 03, 2024

<p><b>Sales Development Representative<b> <p> <p><b>Would you enjoy being part of team that is driving innovation in academia<b> <p> <p><b>Are you a dynamic enthusiastic B2B sales professional<b> <p> <p><b>About our Team<b> <p> <p>Interfolio an Elsevier company builds innovative products for the global higher education and research communities Interfolio provides academic information systems to support collaboration and academic decisionmaking <p> <p><b>About the Role<b> <p> <p>Sales Development Representatives SDRs work in close collaboration with senior Account Executives who serve as mentors and help guide the strategy and tactical execution of a territory sales plan SDRs engage with executives at colleges and universities to demonstrate how their institutions can better serve their faculty and in turn their students SDRs develop expertise in the higher ed landscape They identify needs and demonstrate the benefits of the Interfolio platform <p> <p><b>Responsibilities<b> <p> <ul><li>Researching identifying and qualifying target accounts<li> <li>Creating appropriate lists of prospects and contacts for emailphone campaigns newsletter distribution and conference attendance<li> <li>Working with and supporting designated Account Executive by developing creative and purposeful content and strategically codeveloping territory plan<li> <li>Scheduling appointments between prospects and Account Executives<li> <li>Prioritizing and leading prospecting activities through our CRM database<li> <li>Demonstrating Interfolios suite of products via web presentations<li> <li>Representing Interfolio at conferences and other networking events<li> <ul><p><b>Requirements<b> <p> <ul><li>Have experience in customerfacing role<li> <li>Possess experience with inside sales procedures and selling by phone<li> <li>Demonstrate confidence communicating with csuite executives<li> <li>Have experience with online technology platforms eg SalesforceCRM Google productivity suite<li> <li>Have excellent written and verbal communication skills<li> <ul><p><b>Work in a way that works for you<b> <p> <p>We promote a healthy worklife balance across the organization We offer an appealing working prospect for our people With numerous wellbeing initiatives shared parental leave study assistance and sabbaticals we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your longterm goals <p> <ul><li>Working flexible hours flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive<li> <ul><p><b>Working for you<b> <p> <p>We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer <p> <ul><li>Health Benefits Comprehensive multicarrier program for medical dental and vision benefits<li> <li>Retirement Benefits 401k with match and an Employee Share Purchase Plan<li> <li>Wellbeing Wellness platform with incentives Headspace app subscription Employee Assistance and Timeoff Programs<li> <li>ShortandLong Term Disability Life and Accidental Death Insurance Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity<li> <li>Family Benefits including bonding and family care leaves adoption and surrogacy benefits<li> <li>Health Savings Health Care Dependent Care and Commuter Spending Accounts<li> <li>Up to two days of paid leave each to participate in Employee Resource Groups and to volunteer with your charity of choice<li> <ul><p><b>About the Business<b> <p> <p>A global leader in information and analytics we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society Building on our publishing heritage we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research health education and interactive learning as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice At Elsevier your work contributes to the worlds grand challenges and a more sustainable future We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world <p> <p>Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race color creed religion sex national origin citizenship status disability status protected veteran status age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form httpsformsofficecomreVgFxjLmAK or please contact 18558335120 <p> <p>Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy<p>

Aeronautics Research Engineer/Analyst (CR-SH-VA)

Company: Crown Consulting, Inc.

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 01, 2024

Crown Consulting, Inc. is a leader in planning and implementing aerospace and advanced transportation services, with a focus on advanced air mobility. They are seeking an Aeronautics Research Engineer/Analyst to contribute to several current and prospective efforts.

Senior Software Engineer II - Data Platform

Company: Elsevier

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 03, 2024

Elsevier is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join their dynamic team dedicated to collecting and acquiring faculty data. The role involves designing and building applications for faculty data collection and display, focusing on creating intuitive backend systems. The ideal candidate should have extensive Ruby on Rails expertise, Git proficiency, AWS knowledge, and SQL/PostgreSQL experience. Elsevier promotes a healthy work/life balance and offers comprehensive benefits, including health, retirement, wellbeing, and family benefits.

Spatial Ecologist

Company: CSS

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 29, 2024

CSS, Inc. is recruiting for Spatial Ecologists with data analysis skills to join NOAA's National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science. The role involves using scientific programming languages like R and Python to fit advanced spatial/spatiotemporal statistical models to ecological data. The candidate will support solutions to complex ecological modeling challenges in the context of climate change. Core responsibilities include providing statistical, computational, and analytical support for projects, applying mapping and statistical techniques to analyze large datasets, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in a relevant field, experience with ESRI products, and the ability to work independently and in a team.

Associate Consultant, Life Sciences Consulting

Company: Kx Advisors

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 26, 2024

Kx Advisors is hiring an Associate Consultant with a B.S./B.A. degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience in strategy consulting or market research. The role involves supporting engagements by driving research, analyzing findings, and creating impactful presentations. The company offers development opportunities, accessible senior leadership, and minimal travel. Required skills include excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong computer skills.

Energy Policy & Investment Analyst

Company: Capstone

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 26, 2024

The company is seeking an associate with expertise in energy policy, responsible for developing investment ideas through policy analysis. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, creativity, and excellent communication abilities. A minimum of one year of experience in equity research, policy analysis, consulting, investment banking, or a related field is required. The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree, strong MS Excel skills, and eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship. The company is an equal opportunity employer.

Software Engineer II-DataOps Team

Company: Elsevier

Location: Washington DC

Posted Mar 07, 2024

Interfolio is seeking a Software Engineer - DataOps to build and maintain complex, scalable microservices using Ruby on Rails, GoLang, and SQL. The role involves improving data scalability, service reliability, and performance, and developing data streaming and CDC architecture using Kafka and Debezium. The company offers a healthy work/life balance, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. The candidate should have experience in producing high-quality code, understanding change data capture and data streaming concepts, and possess strong logical and quantitative skills.

Associate, Cost Effectiveness

Company: Evidence Action

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 26, 2024

Evidence Action, a global nonprofit, is seeking a Cost-Effectiveness Analyst to support the development of cost effectiveness analysis, conduct literature reviews, collaborate with global and country finance and program colleagues, and update models with revised inputs. The role involves working with datasets, literature, and evidence, and communicating about data to form narratives. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, basic competencies in Excel, and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis. Evidence Action is committed to diversity and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Site Visit Associate

Company: American Psychological Association

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 17, 2024

The Site Visit Associate at the American Psychological Association (APA) is responsible for scheduling accreditation site visits and assisting in all related activities. The role requires a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of office experience, and advanced MS Office skills. Key responsibilities include applying the Standards of Accreditation, composing detailed correspondence, and serving as a key-leader during Commission on Accreditation meetings. The position involves handling confidential information and requires excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills. APA, representing psychologists worldwide, offers remote work eligibility and is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Research Assistant/Program Coordinator (US)

Company: Center for Global Development

Location: Washington DC

Posted Feb 26, 2024

CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. CGD is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position. Program Coordinators support our program teams through grants and financial management, operational activities, project management, and some substantive research support. Research Assistants and Program Coordinators are typically recent undergraduates with an interest in gaining research, policy, programmatic operations, and project management experience before going on to graduate studies. Applicants should have interest in economic development research and policy, be highly organized and motivated, and be flexible enough to adapt to changing workstream priorities. ----- Our organization has adopted a hybrid work schedule, where staff are expected to work in the office 2-3 days per week, with the option to work remotely the remainder of the week. Candidates with interest or experience one of CGD’s core areas of research are encouraged to apply: Education Global Health Migration, Displacement and Humanitarian Policy Sustainable Development Finance Technology and Development Governments and Development Required: Bachelor’s degree Ability to live and work in the United States without visa sponsorship Strong analytical, organizational, writing and communications skills Some related work experience or experience supporting academic research (internship experience counts) Intrinsically motivated to learn and grow Willingness to pitch in wherever needed, including administrative tasks Bonus Points for: Quantitative analysis skills and experience using data visualization tools/techniques; experience with Stata, R, Python Economics or related degree with an interest in pursuing a PhD Experience living/working/travelling in developing countries CGD offers a full benefits package which includes six weeks paid time off per year plus Federal holidays, comprehensive health/dental and vision insurance at low cost, fully paid parental leave, a public transportation subsidy, and much more. Research Assistants at CGD support and participate in collaborative research projects and contribute to our work through a mixture of research, data analysis, writing, and organizational activities. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. The Center for Global Development, an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC, accepts applications for Research Assistant and Program Coordinator roles on an ongoing basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for different seniority levels in academia?
Assistant professors in STEM departments average $70,000–$90,000, while associate professors range $90,000–$115,000. Full professors can earn $120,000–$160,000, depending on institution type. Research scientists in university labs earn $85,000–$110,000, and academic administrators (department chairs, deans) range $110,000–$180,000.
What skills and certifications are required for academic positions?
A PhD or terminal degree in the discipline is mandatory for faculty roles. Teaching certification (e.g., TEACH or a state teaching license) is often required for K‑12 or community college positions. Proficiency in statistical software (R, Python, SPSS), grant-writing (e.g., NIH, NSF, private foundations), and Learning Management Systems (Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle) is essential for instructional designers and online faculty.
Is remote work available for academic roles?
Many universities now offer hybrid teaching options for faculty, allowing online course delivery via Zoom or LMS. Instructional designers and research staff can work remotely, especially in industry‑partnered labs. Administrative roles may be partially remote, but on‑campus presence is typically required for department meetings.
What are common career progression paths in academia?
Typical progression starts with assistant professor (2–5 years, tenure track), followed by associate professor (tenure decision), and then full professor (tenured). Parallel tracks include research scientist (non‑tenure, funded by grants), department chair (leadership role), and dean (college‑level administration). Advancement often requires publishing, securing external funding, and demonstrating teaching excellence.
What industry trends are shaping academic careers today?
Interdisciplinary research hubs (e.g., data science, bioinformatics, sustainability) are expanding. AI and machine learning are integrated into curricula and research projects. Online and hybrid learning models are becoming standard, increasing demand for instructional designers. Open‑access publishing and data‑sharing mandates are changing scholarship expectations.

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