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We are advertising a fundraising lead position within the PyBaMM team. This role is fundamental for the growth of our project and community, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team. The position are open to all members of the PyBaMM community (from users to maintainers), and we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Note that this is a volunteering (i.e. unpaid) position. The deadline for applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Please see below for more details on each role and how to apply.
About PyBaMM PyBaMM (Python Battery Mathematical Modelling) is an open-source software project dedicated to the development and application of battery models. Our goal is to advance battery science and technology through high-quality, accessible modeling tools.
Role overview As the Fundraising Lead for PyBaMM, you will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to support the project's initiatives. You will coordinate grant writing, build and maintain relationships with sponsors, and analyse donation data to inform the Steering Council. Additionally, you will work closely with the conference lead to secure funding for PyBaMM's annual conference. Your role is crucial in ensuring the financial health and growth of our open-source project.
Duties and responsibilities
- Develop and implement PyBaMM’s fundraising strategy to support its goals and objectives.
- Coordinate grant applications and funding proposals to secure financial support.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with sponsors.
- Analyse donations data to track progress and inform strategic decisions, and report quarterly to the Steering Council.
- Work closely with the conference organising committee to secure funding for PyBaMM’s conferences and events.
Criteria
- Previous experience in fundraising for charities or similar organizations.
- A background in science, particularly in fields related to battery technology.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to communicate with non-technical audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain relationships with sponsors, donors, and team members.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Experience with open-source software projects (desirable).
- Experience in battery modelling (desirable).
- Being an active contributor or maintainer of PyBaMM or related projects (desirable).
How to apply To apply to any of the positions, send an email to pybamm@pybamm.org attaching a short CV (2 pages max) and a cover letter (1 page max) detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. The email should the subject "[Fundraising lead] CANDIDATE NAME".
If applying to multiple roles, please send separate emails (with the corresponding subject line). The CV can be the same for all applications, but candidates are encouraged to tailor their cover letter to the specific role they are applying for.
The deadline to submit the applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in the weeks following.
Time commitment is expected to average to around half a day (4 hours) a week. PyBaMM is an open source project and all positions are on a volunteering basis (i.e. unpaid). PyBaMM is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or other status. If you have any questions about the roles or the application process, please contact us at pybamm@pybamm.org.
We are advertising a community manager position within the PyBaMM team. This role is fundamental for the growth of our project and community, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team. The position are open to all members of the PyBaMM community (from users to maintainers), and we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Note that this is a volunteering (i.e. unpaid) position. The deadline for applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Please see below for more details on each role and how to apply.
About PyBaMM PyBaMM (Python Battery Mathematical Modelling) is an open-source software project dedicated to the development and application of battery models. Our goal is to advance battery science and technology through high-quality, accessible modeling tools.
Role overview As the Community Manager for PyBaMM, you will serve as the primary liaison between various teams and the broader community of users and contributors. Your role will include managing community interactions, reporting on community health, and overseeing internship programs. You will also be responsible for triaging GitHub discussion posts and monitoring the project's email accounts. Your efforts will help ensure a vibrant, collaborative, and supportive community around PyBaMM.
Duties and responsibilities
- Liaise and coordinate with the various teams within the PyBaMM community to facilitate smooth communication and collaboration.
- Report to the Steering Council (SC) quarterly about the state of the community, covering aspects from user engagement to maintainer activities.
- Act as the project’s contact point for internship programs, such as Google Summer of Code or Outreachy, ensuring successful participation and mentorship.
- Lead the triage of the project’s GitHub discussion posts, ensuring timely and effective responses to community queries.
- Monitor PyBaMM’s email accounts, addressing inquiries and redirecting messages as needed.
Criteria
- Being a PyBaMM contributor.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills, both written and oral.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills to manage and resolve community disputes.
- Good project management skills to coordinate multiple community-related initiatives simultaneously.
- Being a PyBaMM maintainer (desirable)
- Similar experience in other projects (desirable).
How to apply To apply to any of the positions, send an email to pybamm@pybamm.org attaching a short CV (2 pages max) and a cover letter (1 page max) detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. The email should the subject "[Community manager] CANDIDATE NAME".
If applying to multiple roles, please send separate emails (with the corresponding subject line). The CV can be the same for all applications, but candidates are encouraged to tailor their cover letter to the specific role they are applying for.
The deadline to submit the applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in the weeks following.
Time commitment is expected to average to around half a day (4 hours) a week. PyBaMM is an open source project and all positions are on a volunteering basis (i.e. unpaid). PyBaMM is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or other status. If you have any questions about the roles or the application process, please contact us at pybamm@pybamm.org.
We are advertising a communications lead position within the PyBaMM team. This role is fundamental for the growth of our project and community, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team. The position are open to all members of the PyBaMM community (from users to maintainers), and we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. Note that this is a volunteering (i.e. unpaid) position. The deadline for applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Please see below for more details on each role and how to apply.
About PyBaMM PyBaMM (Python Battery Mathematical Modelling) is an open-source software project dedicated to the development and application of battery models. Our goal is to advance battery science and technology through high-quality, accessible modeling tools.
Role overview As the Communications Lead for PyBaMM, you will be responsible for managing and growing the project's online presence, developing and executing our communication strategy, and creating engaging content that resonates with our audience. You will play a key role in defining PyBaMM's communication policy, supporting the development of educational materials, and promoting our annual conference. Your efforts will help to increase awareness, engagement, and support for PyBaMM within the scientific and engineering communities.
Duties and responsibilities
- Oversee and manage PyBaMM's current social media platforms, particularly X (Twitter) and LinkedIn.
- Create engaging content regularly, starting with one post every other week and aiming to increase to one post per week in the mid-term.
- Define and uphold the communication policy of the project, including evaluating and establishing a presence on additional platforms as needed.
- Assist in the creation of educational materials, including video tutorials and other resources.
- Collaborate with the conference organising committee to promote PyBaMM's annual conference, ensuring effective communication and outreach.
Criteria
- Proven experience in communication, preferably in science communication.
- Proficiency with X (Twitter) and LinkedIn is required. Experience with other social networks will also be valued positively.
- Experience with open-source software projects.
- Experience or understanding of battery modelling.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Skills in graphic design (desirable).
- Experience with video editing (desirable).
- Being a contributor or maintainer of PyBaMM (desirable).
How to apply To apply to any of the positions, send an email to pybamm@pybamm.org attaching a short CV (2 pages max) and a cover letter (1 page max) detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. The email should the subject "[Communications lead] CANDIDATE NAME".
If applying to multiple roles, please send separate emails (with the corresponding subject line). The CV can be the same for all applications, but candidates are encouraged to tailor their cover letter to the specific role they are applying for.
The deadline to submit the applications is the 6th of September 2024 27th of September 2024 (Anywhere on Earth). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview in the weeks following.
Time commitment is expected to average to around half a day (4 hours) a week. PyBaMM is an open source project and all positions are on a volunteering basis (i.e. unpaid). PyBaMM is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, or other status. If you have any questions about the roles or the application process, please contact us at pybamm@pybamm.org.
We are seeking an innovative Director of Professional Services - Open Source with leadership experience and an understanding of the PyData ecosystem to join our team. You will manage and grow Quansight’s technical consulting business in a target domain.
Key Qualifications Deep technical expertise in at least one area: Numerical Computing Distributed & High-Performance Computing Infrastructure / Cloud Data Science / Machine Learning / AI MLOps Data Engineering Contributions to open source projects or participation in open source communities Experience in one or both of the following: Extensive track record in client management Experience leading technical project teams. What You will Do
As a Director of Professional Services - Open Source, your role will be a mix of project definition, solution architecture, sales engineering, technical leadership, and people management. You will be expected to interface with clients and translate their needs into technical solutions. You will typically oversee several projects with a diverse set of clients in different verticals.
Responsibilities Identify, scope, architect, resource, and oversee the delivery of large end-to-end projects for clients Collaborate with project managers and other staff members to develop timelines for solutions. Assess the systems architecture currently in place and work with technical staff to recommend solutions to improve it. Assess and evaluate risk as required. Consistently monitor the scope of projects. Understand how individual work fits into the broader organizational picture. Keep skills updated and remain proactively aware of happenings and current events in the industry. Mentor, educate, and train colleagues. Resolve technical problems as they arise. Inform various stakeholders about any problems with the current technical solutions being implemented. Provide updates to stakeholders on product development processes, costs, and budgets Qualifications 5+ years of work experience in a relevant role; ideally professional services/consulting Experience serving as a leader for the full life-cycle of projects from requirements gathering, and development, all the way through to implementation & roll-out. Expertise in one or more core technology areas: Numerical Computing, Distributed & High-Performance Computing, Infrastructure/Cloud, Data Science/Machine Learning/AI, MLOps, and Data Engineering. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to explain complex technical topics in an easily digestible manner. In-depth understanding of Python Strong organizational and leadership skills. Contributions to open source projects Prior consulting experience or experience working in a client-facing environment - a plus
Please keep in mind that we are describing the background we imagine would best fit the role. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements and are confident that you are up for the task, we want to get to know you!
Candidate Journey Application: Once you have applied, a recruiter will review your application to determine if your work experience and skills align with the necessary competencies of this position. This recruiter will be in touch to schedule some time to connect if they determine that you could be a good fit for Quansight. HR Interview: This is an opportunity to get to know each other. We will tell you a little more about who we are, and we look forward to hearing about your past experiences and what you are looking for in your next role. We want to know why you are interested in joining us and what questions you have about our team and mission. This will be scheduled as a 30-minute Google Meet. Interview Loop: If you and your recruiter still feel you could be well-suited for this position following your call, we will arrange our interview loop with some team members. This will allow you to learn more about the team and the organization and for us to gain a deeper understanding of your skills and experience. For this particular role, the interview loop is as follows: Technical Interview: This will be a 60-minute Google Meet with two of our Senior Software Engineers. We ask you to come ready to present code in one of the following areas where you have previous experience: Numerical Computing, Distributed & High-Performance Computing, Infrastructure/Cloud, Data Science/Machine Learning/AI, MLOps, and/or Data Engineering. After presenting your code for 20-30 minutes, our engineers will ask follow-up questions. Then you will have time to discuss the day-to-day of working at Quansight and ask any questions you may have for them. If you do not have public code, we will provide a technical assessment. Case Study Interview: This phase of the interview process will include one interview with up to four members of our leadership team. This interview will be 90 minutes long and held over Google Meet. You will be asked in advance to prepare a project proposal to present as the first part of the interview. You will have time for questions and answers as the second part of the interview. Our recruiter will share more details with you before the interview is scheduled. Final Leadership Interview: This will be a 60-minute Google Meet with our CTO and CEO to review the alignment of your professional goals and goals of the organization.
Following the completion of all interviews, our hiring team will make a final decision, and the recruiter will be in touch to share the outcome of your interviews. If the team wants to move forward, the recruiter will discuss this and the details of our proposed offer with you.