Apayao State College

About the job Organization: Daskalos (A Strategic Initiative of Emeritus) Location: Mumbai Job Type: Full-time / Senior Leadership About the Company Emeritus is redefining global education by making high-quality learning accessible and affordable for individuals, companies, and governments worldwide. Through partnerships with more than 80 leading universities, Emeritus delivers industry-relevant programs across executive education, professional certificates, degree programs, and online learning formats. Daskalos, a strategic initiative of Emeritus, is pioneering transnational education in India by enabling leading international universities to establish campuses under India's evolving regulatory framework. With multiple institutions in advanced stages of engagement, Daskalos is helping shape the future of global higher education in India. Position Overview As the Director of Learning Innovation and Student Success for Daskalos, you will play a critical and strategic role in launching and scaling international branch campuses of globally accredited universities in India. This senior leadership position bridges the gap between traditional global academic frameworks and real-world execution. The ideal candidate will possess a future-oriented educational mindset, blending a deep understanding of 21st-century skill frameworks with data-driven methodologies to drive student outcomes, career readiness, and long-term student success across our partner institutions. Core Responsibilities Strategic Roadmapping: Collaborate closely with academic leaders at each international branch campus to design and execute a comprehensive roadmap of co-curricular and extra-curricular experiential learning. SME Mobilization: Identify, engage, and onboard master practitioners and industry Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to run high-impact experiential learning programs across multiple campuses. Outcome Optimization: Establish robust frameworks to measure student outcomes, building an institutional culture of continuous improvement and evidence-based refinement. Required Experience & Background Professional Experience: 8–10 years of relevant, progressive experience running experiential learning programs. Institutional Context: Proven track record within large, multi-campus, multi-disciplinary higher education institutions or premier management institutes. Key Competencies & Attributes 1. Educational Innovation & Student Success Future-oriented approach to education with a proven track record of integrating the 21st Century Skills framework into active program structures. Strong focus on measurable outcomes (student learning, career readiness, and life outcomes) rather than just operational inputs. Ability to clearly articulate and benchmark graduate competencies and employability outcomes. 2. Data-Driven Quality Assurance Comfort utilizing modern analytics and evidence-based metrics to intelligently guide program improvements without over-mechanizing the learning process. Familiarity tracking key indicators including: Student engagement indicators Learning and progression analytics Faculty teaching effectiveness analytics 3. High EQ, Influence, & Collaboration Exceptional academic diplomacy, consensus-building, and conflict management skills. Proven ability to positively influence faculty and senior academic stakeholders without direct hierarchical authority. Seamless cross-functional collaboration across diverse internal and partner departments, including Academic Affairs, IT, Admissions, Institutional Research, Career Services, and Faculty Leadership. 4. Global Exposure & Operational Rigor Experience dealing with transnational education, multi-campus governance, global curriculum frameworks, and the international student experience. Strong project management capability characterized by timeline discipline, strict follow-through, stakeholder accountability, and operational rigor.

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow position with Responsible AI UK (RAi UK), based at the University of Southampton. The post is full-time for 20 months, with potential for extension. The post holder will not be required to be based at Southampton but must be able to meet in person with the team once a week. You will join Responsible AI UK, a £31 million UKRI-funded national programme spanning 28 UK universities and over 150 partner organisations across academia, industry, government and civil society. RAi UK is one of the largest responsible AI research programmes in the UK, working at the interface of interdisciplinary research, policy and practice. You will work alongside the CEO, Professor Sarvapali (Gopal) Ramchurn, and the RAi UK leadership team. About the role This is an opportunity for an experienced postdoctoral researcher to work at the heart of one of the UK’s largest responsible AI programmes. The post holder will translate technical outputs from across the RAi UK portfolio and the wider Responsible AI landscape into clear, evidence-based policy advice for government, industry and the public. The research will focus on: Agentic AI systems and their governance Physical AI and its integration with real-world systems Measurement and evaluation of agentic AI performance The implications of these technologies for government, industry and the wider public The post holder will design and convene roundtables, workshops and events with senior stakeholders across UK government, regulators, industry, civil society and international partners. They will synthesise findings into white papers, policy briefings and consultation responses, and will represent RAi UK at national and international policy fora. The role may require travel across the UK and internationally. To be successful you will have: A PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in a discipline relevant to responsible AI, including computer science, AI, data science, science and technology studies, law, public policy, ethics, sociology, or political science Demonstrable experience translating technical research into policy-relevant outputs such as white papers, briefings, consultation responses or evidence submissions A strong understanding of contemporary debates in AI governance, evaluation, assurance, agentic AI and/or physical AI Experience designing and convening events or roundtables with senior stakeholders from government, industry and/or civil society Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences Willingness and ability to travel across the UK and internationally to represent RAi UK This post offers significant exposure to senior policymakers, opportunities for visible thought leadership, and the chance to shape national and international conversations on the responsible governance of agentic and physical AI. Applications for the position will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD. Prior to the PhD qualification being awarded, the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. For further information about Responsible AI UK, please visit: https://rai.ac.uk

Schemes of Service: Research Division: Professional Officers Employment Type: Fixed Term Job Purpose The Senior Research Fellow/Research Fellow for Design Factory will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities and problems that others choose to ignore and solve it with innovative and ingenious solutions that defy convention using proven technologies and innovations. Collaborating closely with faculty, industry partners, researchers, and students, we will co-create impactful, practical, and commercially viable products that bridge the gap between technologies and customers, encompassing environmental, social, and economic dimensions. Key Responsibilities Applied Research and Innovation Leads Research Fellows (RFs) and Research Engineers/Assistants (RE/RAs) in the end-to-end development and productisation of solutions, including experimental design and prototype validation. Lead and manage projects focused on product innovation, including, Artificial Intelligence, renewable energy, circular economy, sustainable materials, and carbon reduction technologies. Explore emerging technologies, frameworks, and practices to advance product solutions in industries. Establishes challenging yet achievable project goals; conducts structured reviews to ensure timely delivery of milestones and project deliverables. Champions thought leadership in research and development, driving innovation across the organization. Oversees facility planning and design, encompassing layout, equipment, utilities, and resource allocation, while developing business plans and ensuring adherence to budget and timelines. Identifies, defines, and resolves complex, non-obvious problems within existing systems and processes through rigorous analytical thinking. Cultivates strategic relationships with industry partners and vendors in support of research initiatives. Mentors and develops team members; provides leadership in scheduling, task allocation, and performance monitoring. Co-supervises student projects in collaboration with academic staff, fostering a strong research pipeline. Maintains comprehensive Laboratory and Project Risk Assessments in full compliance with Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) regulations. Industry Engagement Collaborate with industry partners to co-create innovative products that enhance their portfolio and align with strategic business goals. Identify emerging trends and opportunities in Product Innovation to position SIT as a key partner in Design Thinking, New Product Development and Product innovation. Foster partnerships with businesses, government agencies, and other stakeholders to develop impactful projects that enhance environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Technical professionals who will work with local enterprises to frame projects, identify capabilities needed from the industry ecosystem, IHLs and centres. Involve in industry engagements, help to bring in higher value-added projects for the centres in SIT, Polytechnics and ITE.  Project Management Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of sustainability-related projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality outcomes. Secure funding for research and innovation projects through grant applications and proposals. Monitor project progress, budgets, and milestones, providing regular updates to stakeholders. Professional Development and Expertise Stay updated with developments in sustainability innovation, including new technologies, regulations, and industry practices. Teaching and Mentorship Supervise and mentor students in industry projects, providing technical guidance and fostering an applied learning environment. Contribute to the development of product development curricula by integrating industry insights and best practices. Job Requirements PhD with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry or research experience; or Bachelor's or Master's degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant professional experience. Deliver high-quality and professional ethics with passion for business development and managing customer relationships. Strong business acumen, project management experience and results-oriented with a strategic mindset. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills and able to adapt in a fast-paced business environment. Good experience in Product Management: Develop and implement strategies for integrating sustainability and energy efficiency into the product lifecycle, from conception to market launch. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Experience in writing project proposals and grants will be an added advantage. Extensive experience and knowledge of industry practices to bring industry perspective to SIT. Keen interest in innovation projects, with demonstrated ability in developing solutions to technical problems. Strong supervisory skills and enjoy working closely with students in an educational environment. Demonstrate proficiency to keep abreast of development in the field and pursue professional certification programs. Possess industrial certifications in relevant areas will be an added advantage. Key Competencies Strong understanding of the business challenges faced by industries and the market landscape in Singapore and the region. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with industry partners, students, and stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional and multidisciplinary environment. Proactive approach to continuous learning and professional development in the sustainability field. Proficient in technical writing and presentation Possess good analytical and critical thinking skills Shows good initiative and takes ownership of work undertaken