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The Role and the Department Research and Innovation Services (RIS) provides guidance, expert advice and hands-on support for all aspects of research and research-related work, including securing funding, working with partners, undertaking knowledge exchange, demonstrating impact, commercialising outputs, ensuring good research practice and supporting professional development. We are seeking a Post Award Finance and Project Officer to join our Post Award Team within Research Operations to support a colleagues maternity leave. You will deliver comprehensive post-award financial and administrative support, ensuring that project leaders and researchers receive timely, expert advice. Your responsibilities will span the full grant lifecycle, from award acceptance and project setup, through financial monitoring and budget management, to final claims, reconciliation, project closure, and preparation for both internal and external audits. Stakeholder engagement is at the core of this role. You will act as the primary point of contact for internal and external partners, facilitating clear communication and effective coordination across departments and funding bodies. You will also regularly review project budgets, income, and expenditure to maintain accuracy and to identify and address any significant variances such as under- or overspending, ineligible costs, or issues with overhead recovery. The postholder has the following key responsibilities: Manage the post-award financial administration of non-research grants, ensuring accurate and timely closure. Prepare and submit financial claims, invoices, and statements in line with funder and institutional deadlines. Monitor budgets, income, and expenditure, identifying and resolving variances, and providing financial forecasts to project leads. Reconcile project accounts, process final expenditure and exchange rate journals, and ensure accurate allocation of income. Ensure compliance with funder terms and conditions, advising stakeholders on eligible expenditure and removing ineligible costs. Coordinate staff approvals with HR, ensuring alignment with project budgets and funder requirements. Calculate and transfer fEC overheads/indirect costs in accordance with approved budgets. Liaise with internal teams (Finance, HR, Departments) and external stakeholders (funders, HEIs, partners) to resolve queries. Maintain accurate, auditable records and ensure financial systems reflect final approved expenditure. Working pattern: Monday - Friday. Hybrid 2 days in the office. You can work additional days in the office if you choose. The base location for this role is Boldon House, our exciting new professional services hub. Boldon House is situated on the outskirts of Durham near the Arnison Centre in Pity Me. Boldon House brings a number of professional services teams together in a vibrant office environment which supports collaborative working and is designed to embrace hybrid working. To find out more, visit the project webpage: .

John Carroll Fellows Assistant, Department of English - Georgetown University College of Arts & SciencesGeorgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.RequirementsJob OverviewThe Carroll Fellows Alumni project is being launched to strengthen the long-term impact and legacy of the Carroll Fellows Program by creating a formal alumni group. This group will serve as a platform for engagement, mentorship, fundraising, and events - connecting past Carroll Fellows with current students and the broader Georgetown community.The John Carroll Fellows Assistant will play a central role in launching a new alumni engagement initiative designed to strengthen the legacy and long-term impact of the Carroll Fellows Program. This position focuses on building the foundational structure of a formal alumni network that connects past Carroll Fellows with one another and with current students. The role involves developing organizational frameworks, refining and verifying alumni data, supporting leadership recruitment, and laying the groundwork for future events and programming.Working closely with university stakeholders and program advisors, the Assistant will ensure that milestones are met, documentation is organized, and deliverables are aligned with strategic goals. This is an opportunity to shape a high-impact initiative from the ground up, helping to establish a lasting platform for mentorship, engagement, and community building within the Carroll Fellows network.This position will work closely with the Carroll Scholars Program Director, currently Professor John Glavin, on tasks related to setting up this alumni group, and on any necessary planning, events, and activities related to the Fellows or to Professor Glavin's work in the Department of English.Duties include but are not limited to:Develop an Alumni NetworkWork with the Office of Advancement to coordinate the Alumni Database ManagementEvent PlanningStrategic Coordination to ensure alignment with program goals.Engage with alumni to foster buy-in and build momentum for the initiative.Liaise with the Office of Advancement on alumni relations/fundraisingTasks as assigned related to the Carroll Fellows or the English DepartmentWork InteractionsThe work performed by this position directly supports the Carroll Fellows Program's long-term strategic goal of sustaining its impact beyond current student cohorts through the creation of a formalized alumni network. By leading the development of the Carroll Fellows Alumni Group, the position serves as a bridge between current fellows, alumni, and Georgetown University's broader advancement and mentorship ecosystem. The Assistant ensures that the alumni group's structure, leadership framework, and programming are well-aligned with the university's engagement and fundraising strategies, while also modeling best practices from successful peer programs such as the Baker Scholars Alumni structure. Through the design and implementation of organizational systems, completion of the alumni database, and development of an event framework for 2026, this role ensures that the initiative transitions from concept to sustainable operation. Ultimately, this position plays a key role in institutionalizing alumni engagement, enhancing mentorship opportunities, and reinforcing the Carroll Fellows Program's legacy within Georgetown's leadership community. As such, interactions will be with the Carroll Fellows current scholars and the program's alumni, and with the Office of Advancement and the Department of English. Other interactions may be required based on certain tasks.Requirements and QualificationsMinimum academic level - Bachelor's degree (or equivalent relevant experience)Preferred qualifications - Working knowledge of the Carroll Fellows, ideally as a result of participation in the program. Some background in project coordination, alumni relations, event planning, or higher education program management.This position requires the ability to organize complex projects, manage stakeholder communication, track milestones and deliverables, and develop structural and event frameworks for the Carroll Fellows Alumni Group.Work Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.Cover letter and resume required for consideration.Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$22.88 - $42.10Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.Current Georgetown Employees:If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.Submission Guidelines:Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need Assistance:If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.EEO Statement:GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Benefits:Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. 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ELLIS Institute Finland is a newly established world-class research hub in AI and machine learning – and we are growing! We are now seeking postdocs to join the Institute and its wider research community. We welcome applications across all areas of machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related fields. Your research can be theoretical, applied or both. We offer independent postdoc positions within the groups of experienced supervisors, with opportunities to work on ambitious, high-impact projects, and with world-class resources for research including LUMI supercomputer and close collaboration with companies and the ELLIS network. Read more and apply by February 9 at https://www.ellisinstitute.fi/postdoc-recruit-2026