University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The SIT x NVIDIA AI Centre (SNAIC) is seeking a business-driven professional to lead industry partnerships and growth initiatives that expand the Centre’s commercial and strategic footprint. The role is responsible for identifying high-value collaboration opportunities, shaping business models for applied AI projects, and securing funding or co-development commitments that contribute to SNAIC’s long-term sustainability. Working at the intersection of technology and business, this role acts as SNAIC’s front-facing dealmaker, translating market demand, ecosystem signals, and AI innovation into viable partnerships across areas such as Generative AI, Large Language Models, Computer Vision, Digital Twins, and Multimodal AI. Success in this role requires strong commercial instincts, the ability to engage both technical and executive stakeholders, and the discipline to drive opportunities from early exploration through signed agreements and delivery. Key Responsibilities  1. Industry Engagement & Business Development Identify, qualify, and engage potential industry, government, and ecosystem partners for applied AI collaboration opportunities. Drive the deal process from initial discussion through to agreement. Manage active partnership accounts and track delivery milestones to ensure commitments, timelines, and outputs are met. 2. Marketing, Outreach & Positioning Contribute to industry events, workshops, showcases, and demos that strengthen SNAIC’s visibility and lead generation. Support development of partnership assets such as case studies, pitch decks, project proposals, and success stories. Work with internal teams to amplify SNAIC’s applied AI capabilities to targeted sectors and communities. 3. Data, Reporting & Pipeline Management Maintain an up-to-date CRM pipeline of leads, partners, proposals, and project statuses. Generate periodic dashboards and management reports on engagement performance, deal progress, and partnership outcomes. Ensure data accuracy and traceability across all stages of the partnership lifecycle. Job Requirement  Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Data/AI, or a related field. 2–5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, innovation projects, or roles involving both technical and commercial stakeholders. Comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ideally in a cross-functional environment. Working understanding of AI concepts, use cases, and industry trends, with interest in areas such as Generative AI, LLMs, Computer Vision, or Digital Twins. Exposure to NVIDIA’s AI ecosystem (e.g., Omniverse, CUDA, DGX, NGC) is a plus, but not required. Strong communication and relationship management skills, able to engage industry partners and internal stakeholders confidently. Good writing and presentation abilities for proposals, pitch decks, and briefing materials. Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple partnership pipelines, timelines, and reporting needs. Comfortable using CRM tools, dashboards, or project tracking systems. Key Competencies Understanding of AI and emerging technologies. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to liaise confidently with both engineers and executives. Strong proposal writing, pitch deck creation, and presentation skills; able to tailor messaging for both technical and executive audiences. Able to interpret partner needs and convert them into feasible project scopes, requirements, or collaboration models. Organized, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently. Comfortable with CRM tools and project tracking. Takes ownership of tasks, anticipates next steps, and moves opportunities forward without waiting for instructions.

Full-time, 2-year fixed-term opportunity Join The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health and contribute to meaningful, community-driven research while building your academic career in a supportive and culturally grounded environment Base Salary $89,831 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity Click here to read the Faculty of Medicine and Health, First Nations Employment Brochure. This is a unique opportunity to join The Poche Centre for Indigenous Health at the University of Sydney as a Research Associate, contributing to impactful research within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role supports the advancement of research initiatives aligned with the Faculty's strategic priorities, with a strong focus on developing research capability and contributing to knowledge within the discipline. As a member of the team, you will undertake research activities both independently and collaboratively, working under broad supervision while building your expertise in research design, delivery, and dissemination. You will contribute to ongoing research projects, support scholarly outputs, and engage with academic, community, and professional stakeholders. You will play an active role in contributing to a positive and inclusive research culture, while developing your academic profile and strengthening your research network within a supportive and high-performing environment. Successful applicants will have opportunities to engage in research projects that include a focus on social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, breastfeeding and food security. Your key responsibilities will be to: Conduct research and scholarly activities independently or as part of a collaborative team, contributing to the advancement of discipline knowledge. Develop and strengthen independent research capabilities under the guidance of senior academic staff. Provide informal mentoring and discipline-specific advice to students, supporting their academic development. Undertake administrative responsibilities and actively contribute to faculty and school meetings. Foster and contribute to a positive, inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, collaboration, and excellence. Support and contribute to the University and Faculty strategic priorities and broader organisational goals. About you Combination of training and experience in a relevant field, or near completion (within 6 months) or completed PhD in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health, Mental Health, Social and Emotional Wellbeing. Demonstrated understanding of the relevant discipline, with experience contributing to original research and/or scholarly activity. Emerging research profile, with a developing record of outputs and contributions within the field. Developing network of academic, industry, and professional partners and stakeholders. Strong communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear and engaging presentations. Proven research, planning, and organisational skills, with strong computer literacy and a commitment to high-quality stakeholder engagement and service. This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Applicants will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as per the University's Confirmation of Identity Policy 2015 To be eligible for this position, you must provide a statement and supporting documentation that addresses how you meet each of the following criteria for Aboriginality: i. be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent; and ii. identify as an Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander; and iii. be accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived. The University may request further information from applicants as required. Supporting documentation may include, but is not limited to, a letter of Aboriginality signed under the common seal from a recognised incorporated Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community organisation such as Land Council or Elders group, Aboriginal Medical Service or a letter on letterhead from a Local Aboriginal Land Council demonstrating membership of the Council. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. EEO statement At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Saturday 02 May 2026 11:59 PM

The Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS at the University of Helsinki invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher, IsoMuseomics for a fixed-term period of three years. The work will be based at the Finnish Museum of Natural History LUOMUS at the University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland. The postdoctoral researcher will join the IsoMuseomics project, and work under the supervision of Kyung Min Lee, the Head of DNA Laboratory and University Researcher. This position is part of Lee’s four-year Academy Project, funded by the Research Council of Finland. The successful candidate is expected to start ideally by September 2026. About the position The IsoMuseomics project aims to trace genomic changes across a wide time span - up to 200 years - to understand how environmental changes have impacted their genomic diversity. The project focuses on Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) as model system, that are currently threatened or vulnerable, which serve as important ecological indicator. By analysing historical specimens from museum collections (dried and pinned specimens), we can investigate how these changes are encoded in their DNA, across both spatial and temporal scales. The majority of genomic data will be generated from historical museum specimens, which typically yield highly fragmented DNA. The postdoctoral researcher will be primarily responsible for:  Designing and analysing genomic datasets derived from fragmented whole-genome data Conducting genome assemblies and SNP calling Performing phylogenomics and population genomic analyses Contributing to manuscript writing Qualifications  The position requires:  A doctoral degree relevant to the project (e.g., biology, genomics, evolutionary biology) Less than seven years since obtaining the PhD  Ability to conduct independent scholarly work Strong collaboration and communication skills Teaching skills necessary for the position  Excellent written and spoken English skills  Highly valued qualifications: Experience working with highly fragmented genomic data and museomics Strong bioinformatics skills Proficiency in command-line scripting and programming Knowledge of phylogenomics and population genetics Why conduct a postdoctoral project at the University of Helsinki? In the field of ecology, the University of Helsinki is the leading university in Finland and the Nordic countries, and the fifth-best in Europe, according to Shanghai Ranking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects in 2024. The University of Helsinki invests in the welfare of its employees by offering preventive occupational health services, general medical care, and sports facilities. For further information please check: Staff benefits. The starting gross monthly salary of the postdoctoral researcher will be ca. 3600 - 4000 euros depending on the appointee's qualifications and experience, based on level 5 in the salary system of Finnish universities. A six-month trial period will be applied. The working hours of the postdoctoral researcher will be 1612 hours on a yearly basis as they will belong to the annual workload scheme of research and teaching staff. The postdoctoral researcher should reside in Finland while employed by the University of Helsinki. The University of Helsinki assists employees from abroad with their transition to work and life in Finland. Finland is a member of the European Union, has high quality free schooling (also in English), as well as generous family benefits and healthcare. Read more about why the University of Helsinki is an excellent career choice: working at the University of Helsinki. Here you can find more information about: living in Finland and Helsinki. For eight years in a row, Finland has been ranked as the happiest country in the world. How to apply? Only online applications submitted through the University of Helsinki recruiting system by 22 May 2026 (23:59 EEST) will be considered. The application must include the following documents written in English as a single pdf called “lastname_firstname”: Motivation letter (max. one page). Please state your research interests and address the qualifications listed above, outlining why you are the right person for this position. Also, indicate what is your earliest starting date, if you are selected for the position. Curriculum vitae (max. two pages), including a list of your most relevant publications for the position. Contact information of three referees, who can provide a reference based on request and your relation to them. Degree certificate Applications will be reviewed after the application deadline, after which the top candidates will be invited for interviews. Selected candidates will receive a pre-assignment prior to the interview. The interviews will be held in June 2026 via Zoom. A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to the University of Helsinki. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from different gender identities, linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and minorities to apply for the position. You can read about the accessibility and inclusivity of our university via this link. External applicants, please submit your application using the University of Helsinki Recruitment System via Apply Now button. Employees of the University of Helsinki must submit their applications through the SAP Fiori portal: https://msap.sap.helsinki.fi About the Finnish Museum of Natural History  The Finnish Museum of Natural History, LUOMUS, is an independent institute of the University of Helsinki and the national museum in the field of natural history in Finland. The museum’s duties are to amass, maintain and display its collections, and to conduct related research, particularly in the field of species-level biodiversity. The collections serve research, teaching, and public education in biology, geology, and biodiversity, and form part of the international network of natural history repositories. The Finnish Museum of Natural History has five units: Zoology, Earth Sciences, Botany and Mycology, Biodiversity Informatics, and Public Engagement. Further information For information about the position, please contact Kyung Min Lee: Kyung.m.lee@helsinki.fi For information about the recruitment process and recruitment system, please contact recruitment: recruitment@helsinki.fi