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RESPONSIBILITIES Position: Long-term Research Visitor  Category: CYENS Long-term Research Visitor – Research Department  Location: Nicosia, Cyprus  Application Deadline: Remain open   Cut off dates:  31st March, 30th June, 30th September, 31st December   CYENS Centre of Excellence (formerly known as RISE) is the Research and Innovation Centre on Interactive media, Smart systems and Emerging technologies empowering knowledge and technology transfer in the region. CYENS CoE is supported by the European Commission, the Republic of Cyprus and its founding Partners, the Municipality of Nicosia, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics (MPI), University College London, the University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology and the Open University of Cyprus.      The Centre conducts excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence delivered by high-calibre multidisciplinary research teams. CYENS engages in knowledge transfer and innovation activities aiming to bridge the gap between scientific research and STEM-led innovation and entrepreneurship.     CYENS, as a Centre of Excellence, cultivates a culture of innovation and creativity in an inspiring environment filled with academics, researchers, creative and onward-looking people, innovators, entrepreneurs, and practitioners. The Centre operates under the moto “Inspired by Humans Designed for Humans” with the vision to produce world class research that drives innovation towards social and economic benefit while conducting excellent, internationally competitive scientific research in the areas of visual sciences, human factors and design, communication, and artificial intelligence. It sets out to meet the challenge with a total potential funding of more than 30 million Euros for the first 7 years, from a Horizon 2020 Teaming Action and multiple other sources, and a business plan for long-term sustainability and growth.    Research Affiliates positions     CYENS CoE to facilitate the achievement of establishing itself as an internationally renowned Research Centre of Excellence in its field may provide Long-term Research Visitor slots to external Researchers. Research at CYENS will benefit by the involvement and collaboration of external Researchers in the Centre’s activities.    The Centre offers annually a number of Long-Term Research Visitor slots based on available resources. The visitors will be employed either on a full-time or a part-time basis (and affiliated) by CYENS CoE. In the case of full-time employment, Long-Term Research Visitors must work exclusively at CYENS during their placement and they should not be engaged in other activities (i.e. teaching activities) in other Institutions. Part time employment is allowed if Long-Term Research Visitors are employed at CYENS for at least 75% of their time.      Benefits and Responsibilities:     Long-Term Research Visitors are:    * Allowed access to the Centre’s facilities and use of the Centre’s assets.    * Required to use the CYENS affiliation (double affiliation if they hold positions in other institutions) for any publication or proposal resulting from their collaboration with CYENS and CYENS funders acknowledgement in the corresponding section, for the period of their engagement as Long-Term Research Visitor    * Expected to conduct applied research within their proposed area of interest and collaborate with the existing MRGs.    * Expected to establish synergies with other RTDI activities of the Centre and MRGs.    * Encouraged to secure funding through any RTDI activities (national and EU research funding, industry collaborations, joint IP exploitation, etc.).    * Visitors must also involve at least one (1) MRG in their proposal.    * Required to ensure outstanding and sustained quality of research outputs in line with the proposal submitted and related deliverables.    * Expected to have a role in dissemination activities including presenting and publishing research results in prestigious international conferences and journals.    * Allowed reimbursement for certain expenses after approval from the Executive Committee. Travel expenses for representation of CYENS CoE can be eligible for funding from the CYENS CoE budget. Any other expense i.e., publication fees for journals, where the visitor mentions their affiliation with CYENS as well as give appropriate acknowledgements will be eligible for funding (general CYENS Budget). However, prior approval for all such expenses must be sought.    * Long-Term Research Visitors are employees, and must therefore abide by the employee handbook and all applicable CYENS policies. The actions of the Long-Term Research Visitors should comply with the standards expected by CYENS CoE as per the relevant section of the Employee Handbook i.e. Code of conduct and professional standards    * Expected to work on a daily basis at the CYENS premises.    * Required to provide a monthly update to the Research Director about their activities at CYENS and address any possible deviations from the original plan of action.    GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS General qualifications and requirements  1. Lecturer or equivalent qualifications    * have a doctoral degree from a recognized university    * demonstrate ability to teach and conduct research at a university level    1. Assistant Professor or equivalent qualifications           The qualifications for the rank of Lecturer and in addition:    * have at least three years of self-reliant academic level teaching or research after the acquisition of a doctoral degree from a recognized university or research center   * publications in scientific journals or other publications of recognized value    1. Associate Professor or equivalent qualifications           The qualifications for the rank of Assistant Professor and in addition:    * at least seven years of service in a University or research centre or other equivalent work experience, after the acquirement of a doctoral degree. publication of articles in prestigious international scientific journals or monographs and books of recognized publishing houses that substantiate remarkable self-reliant research.    * ability to guide and promote research which includes supervising of postgraduate students, guidance or important contribution to research programs or securing funding for research activities.    * indication of international recognition of the candidate’s contribution in specific research fields such as research reports, invitations for scientific speeches, assignments of article evaluation,    research proposals or doctoral theses, participation in scientific journal publication committees or participation in convention organizing    1. Professor or equivalent qualifications           The qualifications for the rank of Professor and in addition:   * at least eleven years in total university or in a research centre or other equivalent work experience, after the acquirement of a doctoral degree, or holding a position at the level of Professor in a recognized university    * international recognition of the candidate’s scientific work    * supervision and successful completion of research programs or doctoral theses.   Duration of Visit:   Long-term Research Visitors are counted those, whose visit duration is between three (3) calendar months up to twelve (12) calendar months. In exceptional cases the possibility of renewal for up to 1 year will be considered. In the case that Long-term Research Visitors wish to renew their placement they should submit to the evaluation committee a report of the actions performed during the initial placement, a plan of action for the renewal period and a justification to explain why a renewal is necessary. The evaluation committee will make a recommendation to the EC and the EC will decide if a renewal is accepted. APPLICATION PROCESS Application process   For full consideration, interested applicants should submit the following items via the online application form and mention the position you are applying for:  “Application for Long-term Research Visitor”:  1. CYENS Long-Term Research Visitor Application Form , complete all fields and submit it through the online application form.     2. A detailed curriculum vitae in English.    *The applications received will be reviewed based on the above-mentioned cut-off dates.    CONTACT DETAILS For general enquiries, applicants may contact the Research Officer CYENS, Centre of Excellence at research_office@cyens.org.cy    CYENS Centre of Excellence is an equal opportunity employer and the position is open to everyone, internationally.  All applications are treated in the strictest confidence.

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Our proven learning platform offers free, high-quality supplemental learning content and practice that cover Pre-K - 12th grade and early college core academic subjects, focusing on math and science. We have over 181 million registered learners globally and are committed to improving learning outcomes for students worldwide, focusing on learners in historically under-resourced communities. OUR COMMUNITY  Our students, teachers, and parents come from all walks of life, and so do we. Our team includes people from academia, traditional/non-traditional education, big tech companies, and tiny startups. We hire great people from diverse backgrounds and experiences because it makes our company stronger. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging as necessary to achieve our mission and impact the communities we serve. We know that transforming education starts in-house with learning about ourselves and our colleagues. We strive to be world-class in investing in our people and commit to developing you as a professional. THE ROLE The Khan Academy Districts Proposal Manager is responsible for leading, planning, scheduling, and overseeing the timely development and delivery of high-quality responses to K-12 school, district, and state-level partnerships opportunities from pre-RFP to post-submission activities. This role will also oversee the process for responding to partner requests for vendor set up and compliance documentation, including data privacy agreements, vendor questionnaires and accessibility documentation. The Proposal Manager will collaborate across sales, marketing, legal, finance, operations, product, and engineering to support our sales processes, drive revenue, win new customers, and grow existing customer accounts.  We are looking for someone who is proactive, organized, and resourceful, with strong follow-through and the ability to manage complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines. The ideal candidate values accountability, thrives in a collaborative and transparent environment, and brings exceptional writing, proofreading, and editing skills. Strong research abilities, excellent interpersonal skills, and experience managing proposals or other complex cross-functional projects are essential for success in this role. The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion is required. The Proposal Manager is a subject matter expert for Khan Academy, our Khan Academy Districts partnerships, and Khanmigo, our AI-based student tutor and teaching assistant. Apply for this role if you are a fast learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes initiative, and works effectively both independently and collaboratively. You are excited to develop deep knowledge of Khan Academy's products and leverage that expertise to create compelling responses to K–12 procurement and partnership opportunities. This role will report directly to the Director of School Partnerships. Responsibilities: * Running and continuously improving our procurement response and grant application processes for K-12 district and state-level RFI, RFQ, and RFPs * Monitor K-12 state and district-level procurements and grant opportunities on various databases, procurement platforms, and those presented to us by our consultants * Research prospect districts’ leadership, mission, learning plan, and goals to tailor RFP response to their specific needs * Review procurement requirements to assess alignment with our product and our overall terms of service  * Recommend appropriate procurement opportunities to the team * Prepare and lead efficient Proposal Kickoff meetings and daily/weekly status calls, ensuring activities and deliverables adhere to the Proposal Development Plan. * Track procurement opportunities in Salesforce * Work with relevant cross-functional stakeholders to build and manage existing content library * Ensure the high-quality content and appearance of final proposal deliverables by performing rigorous quality assurance checks on draft and final documents. * Ensure the timely delivery of complete and accurate submissions * Manage the process of completing, submitting, and tracking Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), vendor questionnaires and other required submissions for prospective and current districts, as well as schools and districts using the free version of Khan Academy * Work closely with Khan Academy sales, legal, security, and accessibility teams to process vendor document requests from schools, districts, and state educational departments * Conduct proposal retrospectives, document lessons learned, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness. WHAT YOU BRING * 4+ years managing proposals, grants, procurement responses, or other complex cross-functional projects, ideally in the K-12 education or EdTech sector. * Ability to use standard English writing styles to write proposal sections; this includes information research and synthesis from multiple sources (subject matter experts, previous proposals) into a cohesive, easy-to-read, and persuasive final product. * High proficiency in Google Suite, MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), Adobe Acrobat, and Salesforce. * Experience using Grammarly or other AI related tools for streamlining responses, editing, and other related tasks. * Motivated by the Khan Academy mission “to provide a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere." * Proven cross-cultural competency skills demonstrating self-awareness, awareness of other, and the ability to adopt inclusive perspectives, attitudes, and behaviors to drive inclusion and belonging throughout the organization. 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We offer: * Competitive salaries * Ample paid time off as needed – Your well-being is a priority * 8 pre-scheduled Wellness Days in 2026 occurring on a Monday or a Friday for a 3-day weekend boost * Remote-first culture - that caters to your time zone, with open flexibility as needed, at times * Generous parental leave * An exceptional team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to do your best * The chance to put your talents towards a deeply meaningful mission and the opportunity to work on high-impact products that are already defining the future of education * Opportunities to connect through affinity, ally, and social groups * And we offer all those other typical benefits as well: 401(k) + 4% matching & comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and life At Khan Academy we are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, the well-being of our employees, and our Khan community. This belief is why we have built out a robust Total Rewards package that includes competitive base salaries, and extensive benefits and perks to support physical, mental, and financial well-being. The compensation band for this role is $96,800 - $121,000 USD annually for candidates based in the United States.The pay range for this position is a general guideline only. The salary offered will depend on internal pay equity and the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, and job market data.  MORE ABOUT US * Sal’s TED talk from 2011 * Sal’s TED talk from 2015 * Sal's TED talk from 2023 * Our team:  http://www.khanacademy.org/about/the-team OUR COMPANY VALUES Live & breathe learners We deeply understand and empathize with our users. We leverage user insights, research, and experience to build content, products, services, and experiences that our users trust and love. Our success is defined by the success of our learners and educators. 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We choose to focus on fewer things — each of which aligns to our ambitious vision — so we can deliver high-quality experiences that accelerate positive measurable learning with our strategic partners. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from historically underrepresented groups to apply. As part of this commitment, Khan Academy will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact careers@khanacademy.org