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The Opportunity

The Institute of Simulation and Training (IST) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure earning, digital asset and engineer-oriented, research position.This is a full-time Contract and Grants (C&G)-based faculty position to support ongoing federally sponsored research in a long-standing and agile R&D lab. For information about the Institute for Simulation and Training and the Orlando area, see .

We are searching for an Assistant In Digital Asset Research and Production Engineer with expertise in computer visualization, 3D modeling, and immersive technologies to support the design, development, and implementation of next-generation visual simulations and intelligent training systems. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team conducting applied research in simulation-based training, modeling, and opportunity-based training systems.

This position requires an experienced researcher who will work both independently and as a team member to design, develop, modify, test, document, and maintain simulation software products.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, and implement 3D environments, frameworks, and prototypes for high-fidelity visual simulations and applications.

  
  

• Apply 3D models, advanced character mesh techniques, and physics-based simulation methods to enhance realism and interactivity in diverse domain systems and applications.

  
  

• Work with interdisciplinary teams including engineers, cognitive scientists, and domain experts to define research objectives, design experiments, and analyze results.

  
  

• Create prototypes and capabilities demonstrators to showcase IST's expertise aligned with trends and opportunities.

  
  

• Design and execute hands-on demonstrations and exhibits at strategic events.

  
  

• Perform data collection in the form of LiDAR, photogrammetry, and other advanced techniques to evolve advanced terrestrial-based synthetic environments.

  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

A master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to modeling and simulation and two years of related professional experience or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to modeling and simulation and five years of related professional experience.

Significant experience or education required in at least three of the following areas:

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• 3D modeling tools such as Adobe Substance, Creator, Blender, or 3D Studio Max

  
  

• AutoDesk software systems

  
  

• Geospatial algorithms

  
  

• 3D game engine modeling formats

  
  

• Character and model rigging using modern game engine approaches (Unity, Unreal)

  
  

• Modern terrain generation software

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience or education is preferred in any of the following areas:

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• OpenFlight file format and visual database correlation.

  
  

• NIMA data processing

  
  

• Cartography

  
  

• 3D Model/Character creation for modern game engines.

  
  

• Digital twin creation

  
  

• Data acquisition through ground-based LiDAR-based systems such as Leica or Faro systems

  
  

• Intrinsic game engine API scripting capabilities such as C# and/or Python

  
  

• Familiarity with understanding of producing correlated geospecific terrain

  
  

Additional Application Materials Required:

UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload the following:

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• A curriculum vitae.

  
  

• A letter of interest describing qualifications for the position, such as research agenda and teaching experience/interest.

  
  

NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.

The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Dean Reed at .

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

Sponsorship for employment-based visas will only be considered under exceptional circumstances and is not guaranteed. Preference will be given to candidates who are currently authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Position requires U.S citizenship for a University-sponsored application for a security clearance. This position is funded by contract and grant sources and is contingent upon available funding.

Job Close Date:

Open until filled.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program.

  
  

• Paid time off, including annual (12-month faculty) and sick time off and paid holidays.

  
  

• Retirement savings options.

  
  

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions.

  
  

• Education assistance.

  
  

• Flexible work environment.

  
  

• And more...For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guideclick here.

  
  

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

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As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call or email .

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About Scheller College of Business

The Scheller College of Business' Full-time MBA Program is ranked #9 among public universities by Bloomberg BusinessWeek (2021) and U.S. News & World Report (2023). Georgia Tech is one of the nation's leading research universities and consistently ranks among the top public universities in the country. Atlanta is the 9th largest metropolitan area in the U.S. and serves as a cultural and economic hub for the region.

The Scheller College of Business at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia, seeks applications for a research-focused Postdoctoral Fellow in Information Technology Management (ITM). The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed for up to two years, depending on satisfactory performance. The postdoc can begin as soon as January 2026 or as late as August 2026 we are happy to accommodate the timeline that works best for the selected candidate.

The role involves close collaboration with the ITM area faculty on mutually selected research projects. Two preferred areas of focus for our group are:

Studying the application of LLMs in online multisided platforms, such as the design and optimization of LLM-powered advertising mechanisms, and strategic interaction between platform participants. We are particularly interested in how LLMs influence user engagement, attention allocation, and economic outcomes on digital platforms, including auction-based advertising markets and dynamic information environments.

Developing economic frameworks for data valuation and privacy in business applications, including topics such as federated learning, copyright-preserving generative models, data marketplace pricing, and incentive-compatible privacy mechanisms. This line of research aims to connect information economics, machine learning algorithms, and market design, to address practical concerns in decentralized data governance, trustworthy machine learning, and platform strategy.

Responsibilities for this position include :

• Work on high-impact research projects, from conceptualization, data collection, and data analysis to manuscript preparation and publication.
• Teach one 3-credit course each year.
• Perform related services based on the needs of the ITM area

• A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in information systems, economics, management science, computer science, statistics, operations, or other related quantitative and/or social science domains
• The degree must completed by the position start date. For example, ABD (All but dissertation) candidates must have successfully defended their dissertation no later than July 1, 2026 for an August 1, 2026 start date.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and communication skills.

• Knowledge in machine learning, generative models and LLM.
• Knowledge in data privacy technologies, including but not limited to federated learning, differential privacy, copyright preserving technologies in generative models.
• Knowledge in microeconomic theory, including but not limited to mechanism design, auction theory, game theory
• Prior teaching experience

Applicants should submit:

• A cover letter (please discuss research themes or topics that you'd like to pursue and any relevant research or industry experience)
• Your CV
• Names and contact information of three references as a single pdf file, and
• One published or working paper.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, please submit your application no later than 2

The selection process for the chosen candidates will include passing a pre-employment background screening, submission of transcripts, as well as other pre-employment documents once top candidates have been identified.

Questions can be sent to addressing Professor Mingxi Zhu or Professor Lizhen Xu

We welcome candidates with strong skills in areas including, but not limited to, analytical modeling; economic theory (such as game theory, mechanism design, and information design); and machine learning (including algorithm design, analysis, and generative models such as large language models). While a background in information systems is preferred, we also encourage applicants from related fields such as economics, computer science, operations research, and statistics. We are particularly interested in scholars who can integrate economic theory with computational approaches to address key challenges at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital markets, and information technologies.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Applicants with the need for an accommodation: Georgia Tech is committed to ensuring that its online applicant process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability to search for a job opening or submit an application, please call us at .

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PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Special Activities and Intelligence (SAI) Program in our Operational Warfighting (OPS) Division at CNA is hiring for a part-time Research Scientist. Staff at this level will typically be leading smaller and/or less complex projects, playing a critical role as a team member on projects with specific technical/scientific expertise. For this role we are looking for people that have extensive experience in AI and ML.

The SAI program conducts analyses that help decision-makers integrate information, intelligence, and exquisite effects into fleet operations. CNA has played an active role in the reconstruction of real-world incidents, assessment of the employment of operational teams, and the extraction of operational value from intelligence feeds. We also support efforts to integrate artificial intelligence and autonomous capabilities, crafting policies and procedures to guide their development and bridging the technology gap between defense and industry.

CNA fosters an inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Our flexible and engaging work environment encourages iterative and creative collaboration at every stage of the problem solving process. Our employees are committed to helping clients develop effective solutions to better manage their programs through scientific, data-driven approaches. We are looking for creative and innovative individuals to help carry out our mission.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND/OR DUTIES

1. Routinely produces analysis on structured and unstructured problems that meets CNA's quality standards with limited direction and general supervision. Demonstrates ability to develop and apply creative and innovative analytic solutions to complex problems with assistance/support from more senior staff. Shows the ability to synthesize analytic results into a broader context. Can lead complex analytic projects with supervision. Begins to make connections and synthesize ideas across multiple, related studies.

2. Develops and maintains deep, specific institutional knowledge and expertise of primary clients/sponsors; their culture, organization, and issues. Uses that knowledge to support training & mentoring of new staff, to support on-going work, and to support development and shaping of new work for existing clients/ sponsors.

3. Balances responsiveness to guidance with independent action. Contributes productively and harmoniously to the work of others; treats everyone respectfully, professionally and fairly. Independently identifies opportunities for collaboration within team, division, and operating unit. Supports supervisor's initiatives and helps make vision a reality. Recognizes and acknowledges contributions from subordinates.

4. Supports business development efforts and/or marketing activities by interacting with CNA managers and current clients/sponsors on securing follow on work (e.g., small grants, or above core projects), expanding or developing new ideas for future projects, and occasionally working with potential clients/sponsors on developing new project ideas. Occasionally serves as internal reviewer of technical proposals.

5. Interacts regularly and independently with clients/sponsors and related parties. Typical interactions are at the "peer equivalent" level, but some level of interaction at senior level. Can effectively represent CNA as an organization.

6. Influences decisions by sponsors/ clients; provide sponsors/clients with implementable recommendations. Occasionally supports efforts to enhance CNA's reputation via publishing and outreach activities.

7. Demonstrates strong and effective communications skills, to include ability to summarize and synthesize larger pieces of work into effective executive summaries/executive briefings. Can effectively present work to more senior and larger audiences. Effectively communicates with & engages colleagues at all levels of the organization.

8. Works under limited direction and general supervision from division management. Can lead projects of low to medium size and/or complexity, as well as significant tasks on large or more complex projects. Effectively manages all aspects of assigned projects, to include delivery of high-quality analytic products on-time, and on-budget.

9. Plays a supporting role in the mentoring and training of new staff individually or as a member of a project team. Regularly demonstrates initiative in pursuing improvements in the quality of our projects and analytic products. Participates in corporate initiatives when asked to do so, and makes contributions to initiatives focused on making CNA a better place to work.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Education: Minimum Master's degree in a relevant field (STEM), PhD preferred.

2. Experience: Typical minimum requirements 5+ years of experience in research and analysis. Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts and applications preferred. Experience with Navy and AI-related organizations and processes preferred.

3. Skills:

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• Ability to work on progressively more difficult projects/analyses, including directing portions of large research projects or small to medium projects under general supervision
  
  
• Ability to operate independently and proactively in the execution of assignments; Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
  
  
• Strong critical thinking skills
  
  
• Knowledge of research techniques
  
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  
  
• Strong and effective oral and written communication skills
  
  
• Ability to interact directly and effectively with clients and influence their decisions
  
  

4. Other: Must have an active Top-Secret Security Clearance. SCI eligibility is highly desired.

Required Documents

Please upload the following documents with your application

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3. Writing Sample
   
   

CNA follows a broad band compensation framework that considers a range of criteria in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets; experience; degree, certifications, other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is around $73.00 - $81.25 hourly.

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority.

We strive for excellence.

We thrive on diversity.

We celebrate collaboration.

We champion innovation.

We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

We act ethically.

We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the School of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech currently has over 625 undergraduate students, nearly 400 graduate students, and 55 tenure-track faculty members. Women comprise 50% of the undergraduate population, and more than 29% of the undergraduate student population identifies as a member of under-represented minority groups. Thirteen faculty members are women, and eight faculty members identify as a member of under-represented minority groups. Twenty-six faculty members hold endowed chairs or professorships with 30% of them being women faculty. The School's Strategic Vision is available at The 2025 U.S. News and World Report rankings place the Civil Engineering undergraduate program at #2 and the Environmental Engineering undergraduate program at #1 in the country. The corresponding graduate programs are ranked #2 and #4, respectively.

We are a vibrant and intellectually diverse School, with people who are using new technologies to expand the notion of what it means to be civil and environmental engineers in the 21st Century. Celebrating 126 years this academic year, we teach our students the engineering fundamentals needed to be successful at the interface of the built and the natural worlds. Our program is focused on learning how to think, how to solve problems, and how to impact society for the better. We provide rigorous learning environments, together with out-of-the-classroom and overseas experiences challenging our students to reach their highest potential.

Atlanta, GA

The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering () at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA invites applications for multiple tenure-track faculty positions in all areas of Civil Engineering. Applicants will be considered at all ranks, with a preference for the Assistant Professor rank.

CEE faculty are expected to lead independent research at the cutting edge of their field and build a strong, extramurally funded research program and national/international recognition. In addition, they are expected to teach both undergraduate and graduate level courses, mentor a diverse student body, and conduct service to the school, institute, and profession.

An earned doctorate is required by the start of the appointment.

Successful candidates will have displayed an exemplary track record of research accomplishments, expertise or demonstrated interest in teaching and mentoring a diverse student body, and a degree of service engagement appropriate to their career stage.

Applicants should submit:

A cover letter of application indicating the area of interest

Curriculum vitae

In four pages or less, a statement of research interests

In four pages or less, a description of teaching interests as well as your advising/mentoring philosophy

In two pages or less, please outline how your professional and academic experiences have prepared you to support and apply Georgia Techs mission and values

The names and contact information for at least three references

Requests for information may be directed to Dr. Patricia Mokhtarian (), Chair of the CEE Faculty Search Committee.

Applications will be considered beginning January 2026, but the search will continue until the positions are filled. A background check must be completed prior to beginning employment.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

This opportunity is built for litigators who want to be in court, take depositions, and handle arbitrations early, not wait years behind layers of hierarchy. The team runs lean, which means associates receive real ownership and meaningful responsibility from the start.

The role is primarily in-office in Dallas, with limited flexibility once an attorney is established.

The work includes

• Commercial litigation primarily on the defense side
• Representing larger businesses and insurers
• Court appearances, depositions, hearings, and arbitrations
• Case management responsibility well above typical peer firms
• Exposure to class actions, ERISA and benefits disputes, real estate, oil and gas, and general business conflicts

Why this role stands out

• Associates try significantly more cases than in larger firms
• Lean staffing means you are not siloed or stuck in research-only roles
• Direct collaboration with partners on strategy and client management
• Sophisticated docket with high-stakes matters
• Culture built around trust, accountability, and professional respect
• Clear path toward partnership for strong performers

Compensation and structure

• Base salary around $200,000
• Benefits included
• Long-term advancement opportunities for attorneys who want to build within the platform

Ideal background

• 2–5 years of commercial litigation experience
• Plaintiff experience acceptable if commercially focused rather than personal injury
• Strong academic performance, typically top portion of class
• Comfortable with courtroom responsibility
• Texas Bar admission
• Preference for attorneys already in the Dallas market

Nice to have

• Experience in health, life, or disability defense
• ERISA litigation exposure
• Any specialized or technical background

This role is ideal for litigators who want serious courtroom exposure, real ownership, and a faster development curve than traditional firm structures provide.

If this is worth a confidential conversation, feel free to message me directly or apply here.

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

The Nurse Research Scientist at Duke University Health System (DUHS) and Duke University School of Nursing (DUSON) leads and evaluates nursing research and evidence-based practice (EBP) initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes. This dual-role position bridges clinical and academic domains. Responsibilities include coordinating EBP programs and fellowships, mentoring staff and students, facilitating IRB processes, and promoting research dissemination. The role also supports strategic planning, interdepartmental collaboration, scholarly publications, and grant development.

Plans, implements, and evaluates nursing research and evidence-based practice activities, to promote the delivery of quality patient care and improved patient outcomes. The role facilitates nursing services strategic research priorities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promotes, supports, and facilitates individuals engaging in research activities to advance research in practice: evidence-based practice, the conduct of research, research utilization, and dissemination of research results.
• Serves as co-chair for the Nursing Clinical Research Council, coordinates, guides, leads and provides support for council activities and serves as the liaison to the nursing shared governance structure.
• Conducts an annual clinical research needs assessment and uses results to construct a strategic plan to develop clinical research for nursing.
• Collaborates and develops innovative programs to educate, mentor, and enhance the knowledge of nursing staff.
• Serves in a leadership role to coordinate the annual research symposium.
• Seeks research funding through grant applications, assists departments and individual health care professionals to apply and obtain such funding for research projects and activities.
• Fosters the development of an environment conducive to the conduct of inquiry; research and practice.
• Promotes collaborative multidisciplinary research.
• Serves as liaison between DUHS Nursing and the Office of Research Affairs of the Duke University School of Nursing, DTNI and other academic programs on research related activities including linking student projects of all levels of instruction to hospital research needs/ activities.
• Develops and maintains a database of Duke Nursing clinical research projects.
• Facilitates and directs the development of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary research activities, including generating research interest groups.
• Conducts independent research in areas of interest.
• Serves on departmental and external committees.
• Supports institutions efforts to improve quality care, linking research to improved patient outcomes.
• Conducts research connected to the National Patient Safety Standards. Participates in department-based activities and initiatives to improve and ensure a safe environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities; quality improvement and patient safety activities; assists in maintaining compliance with JCAHO accreditation and other internal and external regulatory standards including the code of conduct.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

• Ph.D. in Nursing highly preferred/required for this role.

Experience

• Requires five years as a clinical nurse in a leadership role.
• Two years experience facilitating research activities preferred.
• Health system experience highly preferred.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or participating compact state required.
• BLS required (may renew during orientation).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Role Description

This is a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator. The Clinical Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing clinical research studies, coordinating recruitment and enrollment of study participants, executing informed consent processes, and managing study protocols. Additional tasks include ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, facilitating communication between study teams, maintaining research documentation, and providing support in the execution of high-quality clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Informed Consent processes and Protocol adherence
• Strong background in Research and Clinical Research Experience
• Proficiency with Clinical Trials processes and conducting them in compliance with guidelines
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting and manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience with electronic data capture (EDC) systems is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in life sciences, healthcare, or a related field preferred

Position Overview

Scouting America is seeking a dynamic, innovative, and strategic leader to serve as our Director of Research. This highly impactful role is central to advancing a data-driven culture across the organization by transforming insights into action that drives decision-making, strengthens programs, and enhances member engagement.

Reporting to the SVP, Communications & Marketing, the Director of Research will lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide research strategies aligned with organizational priorities. This individual will oversee a team responsible for delivering high-quality primary and secondary research that supports product design, program evaluation, marketing effectiveness, and member experience. You will also be responsible for managing budgets as well as outside agencies. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a hands-on leader who can translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence senior leadership and organizational direction.

Responsibilities

• Develops long-term research plans that align with business goals with a focus on increasing membership and revenue to the organization.
• Supervises, hires, provides performance management, and mentors research staff, data analysts and scientists. Establishes goals for the research team that are aligned with the organizational strategy and department goals.
• Oversees research projects, data collection, and analysis to ensure accuracy, compliance, and ethical standards.
• Partners across the organization with internal business units, councils, volunteers, and vendors to understand business needs, enhance strategy development, and ensure implementation of research findings.
• Presents complex findings to senior leadership, stakeholders, volunteers, and lay audiences through reports and presentations.
• Allocates resources effectively and efficiently and working with fundraisers to secure additional resources.
• Stays updated with industry trends, technological advancements, market trends in youth development, and competitors
• Partners with outside research vendors to gain accurate data with actionable results. This includes writing RFPs with actionable objectives, overseeing data collection and reporting for accuracy of insights.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Knowledge of: quantitative and qualitative research techniques, data analysis, survey design; product/service lifecycles, user experience, and iterative design processes; consumer behavior, segmentation, and trends.
• Skill in: written and verbal communication and presentation; analyzing data, identifying key insights, and drawing actionable conclusions; translating research findings into actionable strategies for program, product, or service development; using research software, data visualization tools, and statistical analysis programs. Proficiency in data analysis software, statistical methods, online survey systems, data aggregation and visualization tools.
• Ability to: lead and motivate research teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and manage budgets effectively; manage multiple research projects with competing deadlines and resources.

Education

Master’s degree minimum, Doctoral degree preferred, in social science, youth development or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ experience in research, with demonstrated leadership of research teams, project management skills, and designing and executing successful research projects that impact business decisions.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above-specified education and experience requirements.

Preference

Scouting program knowledge a plus but not required.