About Centific Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem—comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets—to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets. About Job PhD Research Intern — Speech AI Centific AI Research Role Summary Centific AI Research seeks a PhD Research Intern to design and evaluate speech‑first models, with a focus on Spoken Language Models (SLMs) that reason over audio and interact conversationally. You’ll move ideas from prototype to practical demos, working with scientists and engineers to deliver measurable impact. Scope of Work - End‑to‑end speech dialogue systems (speech‑in/speech‑out) and speech‑aware LLMs. - Alignment between speech encoders and text backbones via lightweight adapters. - Efficient speech tokenization and temporal compression suitable for long‑form audio. - Reliable evaluation across recognition, understanding, and generation tasks—including robustness and safety. - Latency‑aware inference for streaming and real‑time user experiences. Example Projects - Prototype a conversational SLM using an SSL speech encoder and a compact adapter on an existing LLM; compare against strong baselines. - Create a data recipe that blends conversational speech with instruction‑following corpora; run targeted ablations and report findings. - Build an evaluation harness that covers ASR/ST/SLU and speech QA, including streaming metrics (latency, stability, endpointing). - Ship a minimal demo with streaming inference and logging; document setup, metrics, and reliability checks. - Author a crisp internal write‑up: goals, design choices, results, and next steps for productionization. Minimum Qualifications - PhD candidate in CS/EE (or related) with research in speech, audio ML, or multimodal LMs. - Fluency in Python and PyTorch, with hands‑on GPU training; familiarity with torchaudio or librosa. - Working knowledge of modern sequence models (Transformers or SSMs) and training best practices. - Depth in at least one area: (a) discrete speech tokens/temporal compression, (b) modality alignment to LLMs via adapters, or (c) post‑training/instruction tuning for speech tasks. - Strong experimentation habits: clean code, ablations, reproducibility, and clear reporting. Preferred Qualifications - Experience with speech generation (neural codecs/vocoders) or hybrid text+speech decoding. - Background in multilingual or code‑switching speech and domain adaptation. - Hands‑on work evaluating safety, bias, hallucination, or spoofing risks in speech systems. - Distributed training/serving (FSDP/DeepSpeed), and experience with ESPnet, SpeechBrain, or NVIDIA NeMo. Tech Stack - PyTorch, CUDA, torchaudio/librosa; experiment tracking (e.g., Weights & Biases). - LLM backbones with lightweight adapters; neural audio codecs and vocoders as needed. - FastAPI/gRPC for services; ONNX/TensorRT and quantization for efficient inference. Logistics - Location: Redmond(Preferred) or Remote - Duration: <3–6 months> What We Offer - Competitive stipend and hands-on projects with measurable real-world impact. - Mentorship from applied scientists and engineers; opportunities to publish and present. - Access to modern GPU infrastructure and a supportive environment for fast, responsible experimentation. - Flexible location and schedule options, subject to team needs. Rate: $35-$45 Hourly Centific AI Research is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and interns. Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Overview At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget. Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus. The Energy and Environment Directorate delivers science and technology solutions for the nation’s biggest energy and environmental challenges. Our more than 1,700 staff support the Department of Energy (DOE), delivering on key DOE mission areas including: modernizing our nation’s power grid to maintain a reliable, affordable, secure, and resilient electricity delivery infrastructure; research, development, validation, and effective utilization of renewable energy and efficiency technologies that improve the affordability, reliability, resiliency, and security of the American energy system; and resolving complex issues in nuclear science, energy, and environmental management. The Electricity Infrastructure and Buildings Division, part of the Energy and Environment Directorate, is accelerating the transition to an efficient, resilient, and secure energy system through basic and applied research. We leverage a strong technical foundation in power and energy systems and advanced data analytics to drive innovation, transform markets, and shape energy policy. The Energy Systems Engineering Group (ESEG) is focused on developing software tools and computing methods to speed up and scale the design and operations of energy systems while maintaining the security of critical assets and buildings. The group is comprised of 30+ research staff organized into 4 teams and applies capabilities in systems architecture, coordination of grid devices, next generation sensing and measurement, advanced computing, and grid edge application development to achieve these results.   Responsibilities PNNL is seeking a highly experienced cybersecurity grid researcher to lead and contribute to advanced research in areas of secure communications and grid cybersecurity. This role will focus on developing strategies, tools, and use cases that enhance the resilience and security of critical infrastructure communications, while supporting broader cybersecurity initiatives across multiple programs. This position will play a key role in advancing PNNL’s mission to secure critical infrastructure and enable resilient communications for the nation’s energy systems. The successful candidate will contribute to high-visibility programs and help shape the future of cybersecurity research at PNNL. Responsibilities will include: - Lead and propose projects with goals such as preventing unauthorized access, monitoring network traffic for anomalies, and implementing complementary communications security methods. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to advance cybersecurity research and the application of standards in advanced grid technology areas such as secure communications. - Lead development of documentation and publications supporting the research. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: - BS/BA and 7+ years of relevant work experience -OR- - MS/MA and 5+ years of relevant work experience -OR- - PhD with 3+ year of relevant experience Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with critical infrastructure protection, grid modernization, and telecommunications security. - Experience engaging with industry stakeholders and regulatory bodies. - Experience planning, implementing, and operating hardware in the loop infrastructure. - Deep technical expertise in telecommunications cybersecurity, grid cybersecurity, timing systems. - Experience in system architecture and deployment of secure telecommunications and networking in an electric utility environment. - Proven ability to lead research, develop use cases, and deliver technical solutions in complex environments. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing technical documentation and white papers. Additional Information Not Applicable. Testing Designated Position This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP). About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them! At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State—the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab’s campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs. Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov. Drug Free Workplace PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn. Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. For foreign national candidates: If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential. Mandatory Requirements Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a “country of risk” without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment. Rockstar Rewards Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year. * Research Associates excluded. **All benefits are dependent upon eligibility. Click Here For Rockstar Rewards Notice to Applicants PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual’s relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules. As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position. Minimum Salary USD $166,800.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $275,200.00/Yr.

Role Description - Politiques de l'Eau - Déclinaison du SDAGE - Porter, animer & suivre la déclinaison du PAOT auprès des acteurs locaux - Faciliter l'action des Gémapiens : priorisation des actions, choix des procédures - Gestion quantitative de l'eau - Prélèvements (hors eau potable) - Animer, suivre & contrôle de la mise en conformité des forages d'irrigation - En binôme, instruire les demandes de prélèvements - Harmoniser les prescriptions par catégorie d'usagers - Organiser contrôles - Renseigner outils de suivi & de rapportage - Sécheresse - En appui de l'agent en charge du sujet : - Assurer une veille de la situation des cours d'eau & des nappes - Suivre les référentiels & outils de gestion - Renseigner l'outil de suivi - Mettre à jour les publications internet et intranet, proposer des plaquettes de communication à destination du public & des collectivités. - Positionnement dans la structure : placé sous l'autorité du chef de bureau. - Relations internes et externes : Les activités impliquent un travail collaboratif avec les autres agents de la DDT, les autres services de l'État (DGALN/DEB, DREAL), l'Office français de la biodiversité (OFB), l'Agence régionale de santé (ARS), l'Agence de l'eau (AERM), les collectivités territoriales (EPCI notamment) et les organisations professionnelles agricoles. - Responsabilités tenant au poste ou au positionnement du titulaire : Autonomie, sans délégation de signature. Qualifications - Animation de réunion, aisance à l'oral - Connaissances réglementaires dans le domaine de l'Eau et des codes connexes, en planification dans le domaine de l'Eau (SDAGE, PAOT, PDM...) - Connaissance de la gouvernance de l'eau et des rôles et missions des principaux acteurs - Connaissances techniques générales sur l'eau et les milieux aquatiques - Connaissance des applications Métier : GUN, LICORNE, OASIS, OSMOSE. Requirements - Documents à transmettre: Pour postuler à cette offre, l'envoi du CV et d'une lettre de motivation est obligatoire. Company Description - Personnes à contacter: sgc-rh-recrutement@jura.gouv.fr - Sophie GOYET-PONCHEL - sophie.goyet-ponchel@jura.gouv.fr

Job Description Summary: The High Altitude Observatory (HAO) is the Solar-Terrestrial Physics Laboratory of the US National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR). Our overarching objective is to develop comprehensive, quantitative knowledge of the processes that connect the Sun and Earth, which is critical for the NSF NCAR mission to understand the Earth’s atmosphere, near space environment, and the impacts of their evolving state on society. The scope and breadth of our activities require fundamental and translational science extending from the solar photosphere to Earth’s upper atmosphere, using a combination of observational, theoretical, and numerical methods. In support of this mission, HAO maintains a robust instrumentation program that designs, builds, and operates state-of-the-art instruments and delivers community data products. As part of this effort, HAO operates the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory (MLSO), which provides long-term, synoptic observations of the solar atmosphere and supports community campaigns with data that are essential for advancing solar variability, space-weather forecasting, and Sun–Earth connection research. Position Details: Visa Sponsored Job: No Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Job Location: Boulder, Colorado Position Type & Term: Full time, Casual Compensation Min - Mid Range: Hiring Hourly Rate Range: $40.43 - $52.55/hour *Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.* Application Notes Job Location: Remote USA Position Type & Term: Casual, up to full-time as needed; Term duration: 6-months with possibility of extension based on funding and performance Application Deadline: This position will be posted until 11:59:59 pm MDT on Monday, April 13, 2026. Required application materials: (preferably uploaded as a PDF): - Resume/CV - Questionnare (embedded in application) Visa Sponsorship: No Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more. Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. WHAT YOU WILL DO The Casual Scientist III will work on the analysis of NASA Polarizer to Unify the Coronal and Heliosphere (PUNCH) mission data with the goal of investigating how the structures observed in the lower corona manifest in PUNCH outer corona and solar wind images, and how their relationship answers questions about solar eruption sources and solar wind formation. The successful applicant will develop tools to connect PUNCH data to observations in the lower corona, in particular, from the Mauna Loa Solar Observatory. This position requires specialized understanding of the thermal and magnetic evolution of coronal jets using space-based observations and 3D models and have experience researching the manifestations of jets, plumes, and other reconnection-driven features in lower coronal data. Designs and executes scientific analyses; develops, and adapts, and/or tests hypotheses, models and/or tools. Contributes to papers, reports, technical documentation, data sets, findings, and/or proposals. Mentors less experienced colleagues, collaborates across disciplines, and supports proposal development to advance scientific goals through high-quality, methodologically sound work. Engages in mission-aligned activities both within the organization and throughout the broader scientific community. Contributes through a combination of scientific expertise, professional service, and education and outreach efforts. Responsibilities - Designing and executing scientific investigations or analyses using established and/or emerging methods to address defined research, operational, or applied science questions. - Developing or adapting tools, models, or methods to support data collection, processing, analysis, system evaluation, or experimental workflows. - Performing detailed analysis and interpretation of observational, experimental, or model-generated data, contributing to new insights or improvements in scientific understanding. - Leading or contributing to components of a larger project or small project teams through coordination of activities, deliverables, and technical direction across collaborators. - Authoring or co-authoring peer-reviewed publications, technical documentation, data sets, findings, project reports, and/or proposals, and presenting findings in internal, sponsor, or scientific community settings. - Collaborating across disciplines and institutions, contributing technical expertise to team-based projects and enhancing interdisciplinary research or operational outcomes. - Supporting proposal development and project planning activities by contributing to scoping, technical writing, and alignment with programmatic objectives. - Providing technical guidance to less experienced staff/students, mentoring on methods, tools, and best practices while engaging in and modeling inclusive team participation. - Developing products, tools, instruments and/or technologies for projects and programs. Requirements Education Typically requires a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree and 8 years related experience, or a Master’s degree and 4 years related experience, or a PhD in a scientific discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge - Has solid knowledge in a relevant scientific field, with an ability to apply theories, methods, or frameworks to complex or interdisciplinary problems. - Is familiar with project planning and proposal development, including scoping technical work, aligning with program goals, and supporting deliverable management. Skills and Abilities - Is skilled in developing or refining scientific tools, workflows, or models, including quality assurance and integration with broader project efforts. - Is skilled in using data analysis tools used for data preparation, visualization, or workflow automation. - Is committed to mentoring with the ability to guide less experienced colleagues on methods, tools, and collaborative practices. - Is capable of contributing to peer-reviewed publications, sponsor reports, or presentations, with clear and accurate scientific communication tailored to varied audiences. - Collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams, integrating diverse inputs and fostering productive working relationships. - Demonstrates the ability to design and carry out analyses or investigative tasks independently using established methods, adapting approaches as needed. Commitment to Job Application Fairness Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process. Some Final Considerations At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core. Flexible Work At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours. Equal Opportunity Employer UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR. Export Control All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems. Work Location UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. AI Software ChatGPT and similar AI software are powerful tools that are changing the way society receives, processes, and leverages information promptly. While we acknowledge its benefits and do not restrict leveraging it with job applications, we highly encourage a majority of the applicant material to be original work.