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Elements Hospitality, a premier live-environment general contractor licensed in 36 U.S. states and headquartered in Lynden, WA, is seeking a Commercial Project Estimator who is excited to transition into the fast-paced world of hotel and resort renovation. If you have a strong background in commercial construction estimating and are eager to apply your skills to the unique challenges of operational hospitality environments, we want to talk to you. This role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced commercial estimator ready to grow into hospitality renovation, working with FF&E, phased renovation logistics, and active-property project constraints while developing precise, competitive bids for high-end hotel and luxury property transformations.

Position is in office, (Remote considered with a high level of experience)

Position Responsibilities

• Generate quality, timely, and accurate bids for projects within the confines of all estimating deliverables as defined by the DOE.
• Organizes and assembles job folders with all project information as per department process and protocol.
• Communicates with customers to establish the desired path of ongoing communication; site walk dates, bid expectations, requesting project information, etc.
• Prepares for the estimating process by performing job walks and gathering blueprints, specifications, and all related documents.
• Communicates with architects, designers, engineers, and other team members to resolve any technical matters throughout the estimating process.
• Accurately performs takeoffs and gathers subcontractor proposals, material proposals, and any other applicable factors needed to complete an estimate.
• Reviews subcontractor and vendor bids for accuracy, content, and compliance with project expectations and requirements. Resolve discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
• Prepares and completes a proposal by assembling and displaying a numerical summation paired with descriptive scope definition.
• Works with DOE to ensure bid proposals are accurate, creative, strategic, comprehensive, profitable yet balanced as to earn the project.
• This process should transpire prior to submittal to the customer.
• Supports Account Owners in presenting, defending, and negotiating customer proposals. Occasionally, an estimator can be tasked with directly selling and closing a job.
• Organizes and executes a thorough handoff of the project information to Project Management and Contract Administration once a bid is awarded.
• Participates in supporting Business Development in the strategic pursuit of new clients and projects, as well as supporting the ongoing efforts to expand existing customer relationships.
• Works in cooperation with the Accounting Analyst, Director of Project Management, DOE, and the specific PM tasked with a job in the event an open project needs GPM strategy.
• Bring insights and solutions to projects when the budget may be in jeopardy of dipping below the actual bid margin.
• Support relationships with industry promoters. Actively participates in vendor consolidation toward maximum fulfillment of partnership visibility and financial benefit.
• Participates in ongoing training for others in the estimating team.
• Supports ongoing departmental process improvements toward desired sales outcomes and maximum operational efficiency, including maintenance of our cost database by keeping up with regular entries and backing up all project data.
• Participates in weekly estimating meetings. Comes prepared to update the DOE and others on the status of all active estimating jobs assigned to you.
• Remains current on customer, market, and competitor activity and provides feedback to the company leadership team.
• Is proactive and up to date with costs and conditions unique to markets we compete in. Watches for applicable estimating trends related to our target markets and scopes most often performed in.
• Collaborates with PMs, PAs, and Site Management as needed to help maintain the results and expectations required by leadership for all company-managed projects.

Competencies:

• Ethics - Upholds organizational values. We will need to be supportive of Elements, its work, its people, its vision, its goals, and its purposes.
• Engagement/Interpersonal skills – Engages with team members, has strong interpersonal skills, focuses on solving conflict not blaming, maintains confidentiality, and is open to others' ideas.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time.
• Technical skills – Pursues development and training opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills; shares experience expertise with others.
• Authentic and Compassionate - Demonstrates vulnerability, with a desire to get to know and help support the Elements team and staff.
• Vision and Drive - Be motivated and have passion for helping execute the overall strategic plans of Elements.
• Teamwork - Will be collaborative, humble, willing to be a part of a team, give and take feedback, and treat others with respect.
• Professional and Ethical – Will keep commitments, has integrity, and approaches situations with a "seek to understand" point of view.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma
• 5+ years’ experience in estimating or related role in the construction industry and/or hospitality industry.
• Experience implementing organizational and process strategies.
• Self-management, time management, and drive are key to success in this position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and working knowledge of MS Project, Blue Beam, and Excel.
• Ability to work closely and cooperatively with sub-contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Competency in building and effectively managing interpersonal relationships at all levels.
• Proficient and effective communicator with high attention to detail.

Benefits:

· 401(k) matching

· Dental Insurance

· Health insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

· Cell phone allowance

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Manager of AI Enablement (Senior) leads the development and execution of Element Care’s internal approach to artificial intelligence. This role defines AI standards, policies, and best practices while enabling staff across the organization to adopt AI safely, ethically, and effectively. Reporting to the IT department, this position acts as a trusted advisor to leaders and end users, shaping AI governance, vendor strategy, training, and enterprise enablement.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Define and maintain organizational AI standards, policies, and governance frameworks.

•    Lead the deployment of off-the-shelf AI solutions, including ambient documentation, predictive analytics, administrative automation, and clinical decision support tools.

•    Enable responsible use of generative AI across administrative and operational functions.

•    Conduct continuous workflow analysis to identify automation and AI-enablement opportunities.

•    Evaluate AI and AI/ML models, tools, and vendor solutions for suitability, risk, and value.

•    Partner with IT, data, analytics, and platform teams to align AI initiatives with enterprise architecture.

•    Provide oversight and guidance on AI-enabled workflows, automation, and agent capabilities.

•    Measure, monitor, and report on AI initiative outcomes, value realization, and performance.

•    Build business cases and recommendations for future AI investments.

•    Serve as the primary advisor to leaders and teams on AI use cases, risks, and governance.

•    Monitor regulatory, ethical, and industry developments related to AI.

•    Help establish and mature a scalable AI enablement and governance operating model.

•    Influence adoption and consistency without direct authority.

•    Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATION:

•    6–10+ years of relevant professional experience, including applied AI, automation, analytics, or emerging technology leadership.

•    Demonstrated experience evaluating AI/ML models, vendor solutions, or AI platforms.

•    Experience with vendor management, solution selection, or hands-on implementation required.

•    Demonstrated experience defining standards, policies, or enterprise enablement programs.

•    Healthcare or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred.

•    Strong understanding of applied AI, AI/ML evaluation, governance, risk, and ethical considerations.

•    Ability to translate complex concepts into practical organizational guidance.

•    Experience developing business cases and value narratives for technology investments.

•    Executive-level communication and facilitation skills.

•    Proven ability to operate independently and influence across the enterprise.

•    Strategic mindset with a pragmatic, implementation-oriented approach.

Compensation details: 13 Yearly Salary

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Element is currently seeking an Applications Coating Scientist in the greater Charlotte, NC area.

Our client is a minerals solutions provider supporting various industrial markets.

Currently seeking a Coatings Application Scientist supporting the Applications Development Team. As a Coatings Application Scientist, you will support the innovation in the Paint, Coatings, Adhesives, & Sealants markets through formulation design, evaluation, and engagement with paint and coatings customers.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Identify emerging trends, unmet market needs, and novel opportunities where minerals can create new performance or cost advantages
• Design, execute, and analyze laboratory experiments to evaluate mineral functionality in various coating systems
• Develop prototype products and technical proof-of-concepts demonstrating the value of mineral-based solutions
• Lead the on-going maintenance of the coatings laboratory to support coatings formulation applications
• Conduct the coatings laboratory projects supporting new product development and commercial growth. Develop technical value propositions. Translate voice of customers (VOC) into key performance attributes. Design and conduct experiments to demonstrate and quantify functional and performance benefits using customer language.
• Interface with the technology platform, corporate analytical laboratory, and pilot staff to ensure seamless technology transfer and scale-up.
• Support coatings technical product commercialization, assisting in the creation of technical data sheets, brochures, and new product launch packages
• Support within a cross-functional team to develop IP strategy in the coatings space. Conduct annual coatings IP landscape study, stay up to date to competitive IP.
• Coordinate comparative testing & evaluation of competitive products in the coatings markets.
• Supervise lab technicians.
• Provide training and technical assistance to Sales, Operations, Marketing and other Covia affiliated employees involved in supplying and servicing the coatings markets. Serve as a resource for customer problem resolving and technical support.
• Represent the organization in forums and conferences within specific area of application expertise.

The successful candidate will have the following Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or chemical engineering with 10 years’ experience in the relevant industry, or Master /Ph. D degree with 5 years of industrial experience
• Experience in resin systems and formulations with pigments, fillers, curing agents, activators
• Experience in various paint and coating systems, including architectural interior, exterior coatings, industrial coatings, and specialty applications such as solar reflection coatings.
• Laboratory experience with chemicals, MSDS, ventilation and safety training
• Hands-on ability to execute analytical / laboratory procedures and maintain applicable equipment / systems
• Deep knowledge of coating formulations with a structured methodology for building, optimizing, and testing coating formulations is preferred
• Experience with Critical to Quality (CTQ) process is preferred

Benefits:

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – medical, vision, dental
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Disability plans and Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

FK Instrument is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Estimator to join our growing team. This role is responsible for evaluating customer RFQs, developing efficient manufacturing plans, and preparing accurate, competitive cost estimates for precision machined components.

You’ll play a critical role in securing new business while ensuring projects are quoted profitably and aligned with our shop capabilities. This position works closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams in a fast-paced, precision-driven environment.

What You’ll Do

• Review customer RFQs, blueprints, and 3D CAD models to assess manufacturability and define project scope
• Develop efficient manufacturing process plans, including operation sequencing
• Estimate setup times, cycle times, labor, and machine utilization using CAM software and historical data
• Prepare detailed cost estimates covering materials, labor, machine time, tooling, outside services, and overhead
• Source pricing for raw materials and subcontracted services (heat treating, plating, grinding, finishing, etc.)
• Identify manufacturing risks (tight tolerances, complex geometries, difficult materials) and incorporate into estimates
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations to ensure alignment with shop capabilities and capacity
• Solicit and evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotes
• Track awarded jobs by comparing estimated vs. actual costs and lead times to improve accuracy
• Monitor and analyze KPIs such as quote turnaround time and win rates to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records of quotes while ensuring confidentiality of customer and company data

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of hands-on CNC machining experience (setup and/or programming)
• Experience with ERP/estimating systems and CAD/CAM software (e.g., SolidWorks, Mastercam)
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling, and materials
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints and GD&T with a high level of accuracy
• Experience factoring in material lead times, supply chain constraints, and cost fluctuations
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple quotes under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screening required

Why FK Instrument

• Growing company with strong investment and opportunity for impact
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Work on complex, high-precision components across industries
• Opportunity to directly influence business growth and success

FK Instrument Co, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Element Staffing is recruiting for multiple entry level and experienced biology lab technicians to work for a world-renowned medical testing and research organization in Houston, TX. The technicians will conduct high complexity molecular tests in the treatment and diagnosis of viral and genetic diseases. MB (ASCP) or MT (ASCP) certifications are highly desired for experienced positions.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform testing and troubleshoot assay performance by use of DNA extraction and real-time PCR.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Perform Quality Control checks and take appropriate actions if testing, processes, or systems deviate from desired specifications.
• Accurately record all sample and results data and input into laboratory database.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory quality assurance, safety and compliance programs and perform tasks within those guidelines.
• Performs clinical testing in compliance with CAP, NY, CLIA regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by lab manager.

Additional Information:

• Years of Experience: 2-5+ years
• Education: BS/MS Medical Technology, Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or similar
• Shift/Travel: 1st and 2nd shift
• Compensation: DOE
• Assignment Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Houston, TX

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• Ensure correct machine operation (change inserts, tool holders, skim jaws, etc.)
  
• Conduct random inspection of parts to ensure conformity to required specifications including visual inspection with the use of a microscope with attention to detail
  
• Deburr and clean parts
  
• Accurately complete all quality control documentation and inspection sheets
  
• Resolve and communicate problems/issues to the supervisor
  
• Perform a variety of other repetitive tasks
  
• Perform other duties as assigned, to maintain efficiency and a clean and safe work environment
  

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• High School or Trade School diploma
  
• Work 6:50am - 3:20pm, Monday - Friday
  
• 1+ years CNC machine operator experience
  
• Must be able to monitor tool wear and make dimensional adjustments (offsets)
  
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  
• Ability to use measuring instruments Calipers and Micrometers
  

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Director / Vice President of Manufacturing is a senior leadership role primarily responsible for overseeing, optimizing, and scaling all manufacturing-related functions. This role has a strong hands-on focus on manufacturing execution, production planning, sustaining engineering, and supply chain readiness within a regulated medical device environment.

The position ensures manufacturing excellence across quality, cost, delivery, and compliance, while partnering with R&D and Quality to support product development, transfer, and commercialization. Success is defined by building scalable manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring consistent, compliant production to support business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide executive leadership and direct oversight of all manufacturing operations, including production, assembly, kitting, purchasing, supplier management, and sustaining engineering.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategy aligned with company growth, product roadmap, and commercialization timelines.
• Own manufacturing readiness for new product introductions (NPI), including design transfer, process validation, equipment qualification, and scale-up.
• Drive manufacturing efficiency, yield, cost reduction, and capacity planning through Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish and maintain best practices for production planning, inventory management, component sourcing, and supplier performance.
• Oversee sustaining engineering activities, including manufacturing engineering, equipment maintenance and qualification, root cause investigations, and product failure analysis.
• Partner closely with R&D to ensure manufacturability, process robustness, and smooth transition from development to production.
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to define, implement, and maintain manufacturing and production procedures compliant with FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and other applicable international regulations.
• Ensure manufacturing operations consistently meet quality, regulatory, and documentation requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing managers and staff, fostering accountability, engagement, and a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Establish manufacturing KPIs (e.g., throughput, yield, scrap, on-time delivery, cost) and use data-driven insights to drive performance improvements.
• Manage multiple manufacturing projects and priorities through clear policies, procedures, and systems.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing interface with suppliers, contract manufacturers, auditors, and regulatory agencies, as needed.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

May require domestic and international (including China) travel.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 12–15+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within the medical device industry. Final leveling (Senior Director or Vice President) will be determined based on experience, scope, and organizational needs.
• At least 7+ years of progressive responsibility leading manufacturing, production, and sustaining engineering teams in a regulated environment.
• Deep working knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, MDD/MDR, and international manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing scale-up, process validation, and product commercialization.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, yield, and delivery.
• Demonstrated success in manufacturing transfer from R&D to production and supporting ongoing sustaining activities.
• Experience managing suppliers, component sourcing, and external manufacturing partners.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain, to resolve manufacturing and production challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to influence across technical and leadership teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and NetSuite.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent experience required. Advanced degree desirable.

Annual Base Salary: $200,000 – $290,000 DOE (Depending on Experience)

Location: San Leandro, CA (Onsite, Full-time)

Company Website: Type: Full-time

Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc. (MIDLabs) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful work environment and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Note: This post is for informational purposes only. We are not accepting unsolicited recruiter inquiries at this time.

The Newtron Group is one of the largest privately-owned Specialty Electrical Construction companies in the United States and is among the nation’s leading Industrial Electrical and Instrumentation providers. We also offer a suite of innovative and customized Analytical, Automation, Heat Trace, Integration and Design solutions for a wide range of industries. With offices across the southeast and west coast, we have performed work across the United States and have established strong partnerships with manufacturers, suppliers, and vendors.

The expectation of excellence in the delivery of our services as described in our Core Values and Beliefs is what drives our project management teams. This expectation is what led us to use our 51+ years of project history and our long-term employees’ experiences to develop a first-class project management system for the work that we perform. We refer to it as the Newtron Group Control System or NGCS for short. NGCS tracks all project activities such as purchasing, installation, scheduling, delays, and conflicts down to the smallest detail and allows everyone on the project team from field craftspeople to our clients to have access to this critical information at a moment’s notice. NGCS also automatically feeds Primavera schedule activity updates. It provides information in a controlled fashion that focuses the data to the task being performed which makes it easy to understand. Coupled with the experience and training that our long-term employees have using NGCS, our project teams can anticipate issues before they occur. All of this provides our clients with a high-quality management experience and instills confidence that we will deliver consistent and dependable results on all our projects.

The Project Controls Coordinator is required to establish and maintain a control database following the Project Baseline. Responsibilities/Duties: Establish project specific budgets and work break down structure (WBS). Develop the projects controls database using our proprietary software. Establish and assign activity codes to the work elements and track project cost and progress by charge code. Create a comprehensive, properly linked CPM schedule. Coordinate with the Project Manager to ensure that the project maintains a positive cash flow. Implement and maintain the Change Management Procedure for change orders, trending and forecasting Issues weekly and monthly progress and cost reports. Tracking and maintaining historical data. Perform database downloads into our project controls program. Build, maintain and update the project progress curves. Estimating. Project documentation. Generate and submit extra work orders and change orders. Provide technical support to the field employees. Good oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Enscicon is an Engineering and Construction Staffing and Recruitment Firm. We're currently conducting a search on behalf of a client in need of Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls (EI&C) Designers in Houston, TX.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical 3D Modeling / Design

• Completes required tasks, including 3D modeling, red-lined drawing revisions, electrical design calculations, schematic drawing creation, cable tray layouts, electrical AutoCAD block programming, dimensioned and multilayer drawing creation, onelines, area classification development, schematics, grounding, heat trace, circuit schedules, electrical details, BOM creation, lighting design and calculations.
• Coordinates with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.

Instrumentation & Controls Design

• Completes required tasks, including red-lined drawing revisions, control panel and instrument junction box location plans, control panel and instrument junction box layout and design, I/O wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, control system network architecture, control system power distribution, fire and gas safety location plans, emergency shutdown systems and schematics, instrument locations plans, instrument installation details, work point locations for circuit schedule, and BOM creation.
• Ability to read and understand Instrument Indexes, I/O Lists and P&IDs.
• Coordinates with I&C Engineers to create an accurate and complete drawing package.

Construction Drawings

• Prepares final construction drawings to reflect the engineered/modeled design.
• Updates drawings per engineer comments.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Open date: February 13, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Friday, Mar 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

The School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for up to three new full-time Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to start as soon as July 2026. The exact start date is negotiable. These positions are available for two years, and are non-renewable. J-1 visa sponsorship is available for this position.

These postdoctoral positions are for academics in the early stages of their career who demonstrate exceptional potential as a scholar and researcher. Applicants should either have completed a doctoral degree, or be able to convincingly demonstrate that they will complete the degree before they intend to start this postdoctoral position (e.g. by documenting a scheduled viva/final defense).

We are seeking applicants with active research plans in any of the following areas:

BPS 1) We seek applicants pursuing a research agenda at the intersection of computer science and applied economics, with interdisciplinary training and interests in both topics. The successful applicant will work on projects that address pressing policy issues, using a mix of quantitative and computational methods (e.g., econometrics, data science, AI/ML). Examples of active projects include, but are not limited to, developing theory and methods for robust and equitable decision making in social settings; the use of machine learning and digital data to guide resource allocation and related policies in low-income countries; and creating and validating new techniques for monitoring living standards and well-being in high-stakes policy environments. This position will be supervised by Joshua Blumenstock.

BPS 2) We seek applicants with interdisciplinary training and interests pursuing a research agenda at the intersection of information science, computational social science, and public-interest research. The successful applicant will work on projects that examine how sociotechnical information systems shape high-stakes decision-making across digital and institutional contexts to address pressing issues in information access, trustworthiness, and credibility, using a mix of computational, quantitative, and qualitative methods (e.g., natural language processing, digital trace data, surveys, and interviews). Examples of active projects include, but are not limited to, studying online communities as informal information infrastructures; analyzing how search engines and digital platforms structure the visibility and credibility of information; developing methods to monitor and contextualize misinformation and uncertainty in sensitive or politicized domains; and advancing conceptual frameworks for understanding information ecosystems as structural determinants of equity, autonomy, and well-being, including but not limited to health-related contexts. This position will be supervised by Coye Cheshire.

BPS 3) We seek applicants with active research plans in climate and sustainability informatics, leveraging information and/or information tools to empower individuals, communities, and organizations in tackling the challenges of climate change and biodiversity conservation. We welcome applicants with strong backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: remote sensing, ML, NLP, HCI, participatory design, design research, biosensory computing. The successful applicant will become a core member of the IceBerk Lab ( ), and be supervised by John Chuang, with possible co-supervision by another IceBerk faculty member where appropriate.

BPS 4) The Cultural Analytics group seeks postdoc applicants to conduct data-driven research across archival heritage and born-digital media. Current projects include, but are not limited to: (i) the study of narrative, belief and resonance, where the goal is to understand how narrative is mutually constitutive of beliefs, and how narrative resonates in and across communities of belief; (ii) extracting narrative elements from literary works, with a strong focus on complex corpora such as the Icelandic sagas to understand composition and social modeling in late medieval fiction; (iii) further developing the approach of archetyptonics along with the SOCKS project at University of Vermont's Complex Systems Center; and (iv) refining a search engine for popular dance, where the search term is the dancer's sequence of poses, here focusing on Kpop dance. Ideal candidates bridge Computational Humanities/Social Science Computing (ML, Networks, and/or Computer Vision) with a qualitative theoretical background. You will be supervised by Tim Tangherlini (with potential I-School co-supervision), and be associated with the Berkeley Institute for Data Science (BIDS) and the AI Futures Lab. We welcome applicants with active research plans ready to contribute to a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment.

BPS 5) The goal of this postdoctoral position is to contribute to the development of an empirically-backed theoretical understanding of how people understand and make sense of the combination of graphic and textual information. We seek a scholar with expertise in some combination of information visualization, the psychology of reading and/or diagram interpretation, and cognitive science or neuroscience more generally to investigate human conception at the intersection of language and information visualization. Expertise in conducting and analyzing eye gaze is a requirement of the position. Expertise or interest in multimodal information, both cognitively and in large vision and language models is a plus. The mentor for this position is Professor Marti Hearst.

BPS 6) Seeking postdoc applicants with a passion for and commitment to equity-driven co-design with local marginalized Indigenous communities. A successful applicant will work on projects that weave together Indigenous knowledge, experiences, and values that address public-facing outcomes, such as informal science education programs and exhibits at local museums and cultural centers. The applicant will help develop theory and methods for world-building equity that integrate marginalized communities' cultural and social struggles. We are seeking applicants with the following attributes: strong background in co-design with marginalized communities, design research, qualitative methods, and experience building mixed reality systems. Knowledge of Indigenous research methods is a plus. This position will be supervised by Kimiko Ryokai.

The Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholar program is designed to allow exceptionally promising young researchers the time to develop their own research while collaborating with leading established faculty. It is designed to accelerate careers, and to maximize the ability of Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars to build independent research trajectories. To accomplish this, a portion (30-40%) of each post-doc's time will be reserved for their own independent research and publication efforts, including publishing results from their dissertation.

Additionally, all Bellwether Postdoctoral Scholars will work with a mentor or mentors on research projects in the areas listed above (60-70%), all of which are either already active or will be at the time of the start of the post-doc. All have significant publication opportunities planned.

These postdoctoral positions are research-focused and do not include teaching. However, all post-docs will be given opportunities for guest lecturing and will be expected to give public talks about their research. Post-docs will also contribute to planning and hosting public talks for others, and will be expected to be active participants in I School academic events such as research talks.

Each postdoctoral scholar will have access to up to $5,000 annually for research expenses and travel to professional conferences and research opportunities. A laptop computer will also be provided for the duration of the post-doc.

For all of the above positions, we only seek candidates with excellent research and leadership abilities and a commitment to contributing to the UC Berkeley I School and the field of information more broadly while accelerating their career.

The Berkeley School of Information (I School) is a global bellwether in a world awash in information and data, boldly leading the way with education and fundamental research that translates into new knowledge, practices, policies, and solutions. I School scholars and practitioners thrive in the intersections where people, organizations, and societies interact with information, technology, and data. Faculty comprise a mix of disciplines, including information, computer science, economics, political science, law, sociology, design, media studies, and more.

The I School offers three professional master's degrees and an academic doctoral degree. The MIMS program trains students for careers as information professionals and emphasizes small classes and project-based learning. The MIDS program trains data scientists to manage and analyze the coming onslaught of big data, in a unique high-touch online degree. The MICS program prepares cybersecurity leaders with the technical skills and contextual knowledge necessary to develop solutions for complex cybersecurity challenges. The Ph.D. program equips scholars to develop solutions and shape policies that influence how people seek, use, and share information. Our cohorts and classes are small enough to support intense student engagement; and we encourage collaboration among the students, faculty, and staff in the I School community. Our alumni have careers in diverse fields, such as data science, user experience design and research, product management, engineering, information policy, cybersecurity, and more.

UC Berkeley has an excellent benefits package as well as a number of policies and programs to support employees as they balance work and family, if applicable.

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PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in a PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

PhD (or equivalent international degree) required by start date.

No more than three years of postdoctoral research experience.

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• Cover Letter - 1-2 pages. Required elements of your cover letter include:

  
  
  

  which position(s) you are applying for (e.g. BPS1 or BPS5);
  
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We may contact your references at any stage in the hiring process unless you request otherwise. Please only provide contact information and do not request letters be sent at the time of application. Letters will be solicited for all finalists.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Unless stated otherwise, unambiguously, in the position description, this position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

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• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
  
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment