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US University Application Essay Mentor
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Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations' lives?
EdTech company Crimson Education was founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalized education, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. Since then, we have rapidly grown a mission-driven team that is dedicated to building the education system for the 22nd century. Our network includes 2,400 tutors and consultants worldwide who work with over 20,000 students.
Our tech platform connects tutors and mentors to high school students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and beyond.
As a US University Application Essay Mentor, you'll be working with students in an hourly-based compensation role to A) support them in writing their US university application essays, including the Common App Essay, Coalition Essay, and/or all accompanying supplemental and scholarship essays as needed; and B) to prepare them for college interviews if/when these opportunities arise.
We have an exercise you will complete that closely mirrors how the former will work.
Your Responsibilities Within This Role Will Include
- Brainstorming and editing the student's personal statements for all applications (to the Common App, to the University of California system, etc.)
- Brainstorming and editing all written work/supplementary essays that accompany the larger applications enumerated above to ensure that they have completed all components of the college application to the universities assigned to you for each student
- Preparing students for interviews
What We're Looking For
You are a graduate of a top 30 undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S., a professional educator, or a professional writer. Proficiency in multiple languages and teaching experience, especially with students who have significant ESL (English as a second language) and/or special education needs, is a plus.
You Are An Excellent Communicator
This job requires the capacity to communicate with students and Crimson employees with clarity, professionalism, and kindness. You will be expected to be responsive to all communications within 24 hours, including on weekends, and you will be compensated for these additional hours.
You Are Organized
This position requires organization and keeping track of the essay drafts and case details of 10-20 students, though our platform greatly helps with this. Competency in the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) is strongly encouraged.
You Are Adaptable
The heart of our program is the extremely hands-on support we provide to our students; the nature of this work requires that you are very comfortable with managing unexpected situations. You must be the type of person who thrives in dynamic environments that call for flexibility and collaborative proactivity.
You Have Excellent Essay Editing Skills
The most important task of this job is mentoring students in their essay writing. We look for Applications Essay Mentors who have:
- A strong command of grammar, syntax, narrative, style, and flow.
- A strong and deep understanding of what admissions committees look for.
- The capacity to help students reflect and glean insights from experiences.
- The capacity to ask insightful and helpful questions.
- The capacity to scaffold and teach a process of reflection, brainstorming, writing, and revising clearly, professionally, and kindly.
Why work for Crimson?
Flexible working environment, you will be empowered to structure how you work
- Option to work from our many locations/remotely around the globe (role dependent) with us
- Limitless development and exposure- our internal promotions/role changes made up 33% of all recruitment last year.
- Fireside chats, office hours, training, and workshops to help the team continuously level up
- Radical candor is a feedback approach we live by
- We consistently help students get into their dream schools and top universities in record-breaking numbers
- We're a global player with 28 markets (and growing) across the globe
If you're passionate about education and people looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting-edge technology then we'd love to hear from you
Please keep an eye on your spam/junk email folder for correspondence from Team Tailor.
Metallbau Monteur 100 (m/w/d)
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Was ist meine Funktion?
- Montage von Metallkonstruktionen nach technischen Zeichnungen
- Eigenständige Durchführung von Schweissarbeiten
- Montage und Demontage von Geländern, Treppen, Türen und anderen Metallbauelementen
- Qualitätskontrolle und Sicherstellung der Einhaltung von Qualitätsstandards
- Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Gewerken auf Baustellen
Was brauche ich, um erfolgreich zu sein?
- Abgeschlossene Ausbildung im Metallbau oder vergleichbare Qualifikation
- Erfahrung in der Montage von Metallkonstruktionen
- Kenntnisse im Schweissen (MAG, WIG)
- Selbstständige und zuverlässige Arbeitsweise
- Teamfähigkeit und Kommunikationsstärke
- Führerschein der Kategorie B
Was sind meine Vorteile?
- Eine anspruchsvolle und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit
- Ein motiviertes Team und ein angenehmes Arbeitsklima
- Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und Entwicklungsperspektiven
- Attraktive Vergütung und Sozialleistungen
Was zeichnet das Unternehmen aus?
Grossunternehmen in der Stahlbau- und Apparatebau-technik. Ausgewogenes Arbeitsumfeld, gute Infrastruktur und einen hervorragenden Service haben die Firma bekannt gemacht.
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Deutsch: B2 - Sehr Gut
Principal Research Scientist (Scientific Research & Development)
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Senior Research Scientist - Remote Research & Development
Posted 18 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead and conduct advanced scientific research in a designated field.
- Design, develop, and execute complex experiments and research protocols.
- Analyze and interpret large datasets, drawing meaningful conclusions.
- Develop and refine research methodologies and theoretical frameworks.
- Collaborate with internal and external research partners to advance projects.
- Prepare and present research findings through publications, reports, and presentations.
- Stay current with scientific literature, emerging technologies, and industry trends.
- Mentor and guide junior researchers and laboratory staff.
- Contribute to grant writing and funding acquisition efforts.
- Ensure adherence to ethical standards and safety protocols in research.
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline.
- Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral research experience.
- Demonstrated track record of innovative research and peer-reviewed publications.
- Expertise in specific research areas relevant to the client's needs.
- Proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques or computational modeling and simulation tools.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting complex data.
- Proven ability to lead research projects and work effectively in a remote team environment.
- Experience with data analysis software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB) is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of research ethics and scientific integrity.
Job Description
Join the Prep Academy Tutors Team – Where Passion Meets Opportunity
At
Prep Academy Tutors
, we're on a mission to ignite the love of learning and help students achieve their fullest potential. We're a dynamic, private in-home and online tutoring company dedicated to providing top-tier educational support across all subjects and for students of all ages. But here's the catch: we don't just hire anyone. We only hire the best.
Are you an
energetic
,
enthusiastic
, and
driven educator
who wants to make a real difference? Are you passionate about
shaping young minds
and
helping students succeed
? Then we want
YOU
Who's the Right Fit?
We are looking for
certified teachers
or those on the path to becoming one. You should be the kind of person who
loves teaching
, thrives on
student success
, and is
committed to excellence
. We're all about creating an environment where learning can happen in a fun, engaging, and personalized way.
As a Prep Academy Tutor, You Will
- Empower students with academic support based on the C curriculum.
- Develop customized learning plans that help students truly understand the material, not just memorize it.
- Offer remedial and enrichment opportunities to help students who need extra support—or a challenge to stretch them further.
- Collaborate with parents to keep them in the loop on progress, struggles, and successes.
Perks and Benefits:
We know you have options when it comes to who you tutor for. That's why we offer
competitive rates
because your time and skills deserve to be valued.
- Flexible Hours – We understand you have a life outside of tutoring Whether it's a side hustle, family time, or a passion project, you'll have the freedom to set your own schedule. You're the boss of your time
- Professional Development – We're all about growth. With ongoing learning opportunities and access to a network of supportive colleagues, you'll continue to sharpen your skills and evolve as an educator.
- Supportive Work Environment – Our team is like a family. We thrive on collaboration, sharing ideas, and helping each other out. When you succeed, we all succeed.
- Be Your Own Boss – Want to feel like you're in control of your career? As a tutor with us, you get to take charge of your schedule and student load, giving you the autonomy you crave.
What We're Looking For:
We're seeking dynamic, compassionate educators who meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You hold a current, valid registration with the Connecticut State Department of Education.
- You're a qualified teacher in the United States (or in the process of becoming one).
- You're a current teacher candidate pursuing a Bachelor of Education.
- You have experience as a lecturer or course instructor at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university.
Ready to join a team that values your skills, your passion, and your independence?
If you're an inspiring educator ready to make a real difference, we want to hear from you
Principal Research Scientist
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Research Scientist - Bioinformatics
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Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze diverse biological datasets, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data.
- Develop, implement, and validate bioinformatics pipelines and algorithms for data analysis.
- Utilize statistical methods and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and derive biological insights.
- Collaborate closely with experimental scientists to design studies, interpret results, and contribute to manuscript preparation.
- Contribute to the development of new research hypotheses and experimental strategies.
- Manage and organize large biological datasets, ensuring data integrity and reproducibility.
- Develop custom scripts and software tools to support research needs.
- Stay current with the latest advancements in bioinformatics, computational biology, and relevant biological fields.
- Present research findings at scientific meetings and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
- Participate in grant writing efforts to secure funding for research projects.
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
- Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant research experience in bioinformatics or computational biology.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R, with experience in relevant libraries (e.g., Biopython, NumPy, SciPy, ggplot2).
- Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis.
- Solid understanding of statistical methods and machine learning algorithms.
- Familiarity with Unix/Linux operating systems and command-line tools.
- Experience with database management and query languages (e.g., SQL).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
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Agronomy Research Scientist
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Research Scientist - Genomics
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Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of post-doctoral or relevant industry research experience.
- Proven expertise in molecular biology techniques and genomic analysis.
- Hands-on experience with DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, and NGS library preparation.
- Proficiency in bioinformatics tools and software for genomic data analysis (e.g., R, Python, Galaxy).
- Experience with specific sequencing technologies (e.g., Illumina, PacBio) is advantageous.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of scientific publications.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory setting.
- Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and troubleshoot experiments effectively.
Lead Research Scientist (Genomics)
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and direct cutting-edge research projects focused on human genomics, infectious diseases, or agricultural biotechnology.
- Develop and optimize advanced molecular biology protocols for DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing library preparation, and gene editing.
- Perform sophisticated bioinformatics analysis of high-throughput sequencing data (e.g., whole-genome sequencing, RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq).
- Develop and implement novel computational methods and algorithms for genomic data analysis and interpretation.
- Interpret complex experimental results and draw scientifically sound conclusions.
- Manage research timelines, resources, and budgets effectively for assigned projects.
- Supervise and mentor a team of junior researchers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and productive research environment.
- Write and submit grant proposals to secure external funding for research initiatives.
- Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact scientific journals.
- Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings and symposia.
- Collaborate with external academic institutions and industry partners to advance research objectives.
- Ensure all research activities are conducted in compliance with ethical guidelines and safety regulations.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the company's research pipeline and intellectual property development.