Research and Education Partnerships Manager

About This Role

Key ResponsibilitiesAI-extracted

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  Own and operate the Modal for Academics program end-to-end, handling inbound inquiries and overseeing grant decisions
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  Identify and pursue sponsorship opportunities with university courses, ML research labs, and academic conferences
• 3
  Build relationships with professors and researchers at top universities
• 4
  Partner with leading AI research labs on compute grants and collaborative programs
• 5
  Track outcomes, including papers, citations, talks, or downstream Modal adoption

RequirementsAI-extracted

• A PhD or research Master's from a strong program in ML/CS or with a large computational component
• Evidence of operating beyond pure research, such as organizing a workshop or working with a grants office
• Strong written and verbal communication, including on technical matters
• Good judgment about what's worth pursuing
• Organized and self-directed, with the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Perks & BenefitsAI-extracted