The Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Center for Electrochemical Engineering Research at Ohio University invites applications for the position of Assistant Director for Technical Business Development. The Center for Electrochemical Engineering Research (CEER) is a state-of-the-art research center which has become a prominent destination for both academic and commercial interest in the field of electrochemical engineering. Under the directorship of Dr. Gerardine Botte, CEER is currently the only center in electrochemical engineering recognized by two US prestigious funding agencies (NSF and NIST). CEER has recently expanded to a newly renovated 20,000 sf. facility and possesses over $10 million in state-of-the-art infrastructure. CEER is creating a comprehensive, consolidated hub for electrochemical research – where world-class researchers and high profile industry leaders will come together and utilize the versatile discipline of electrochemical engineering to create marketable solutions for a varying array of issues. The work at CEER has sparked interest in industry and federal agencies that has already outgrown the center’s work capacity. Today, the greatest challenge CEER faces is accommodating the numerous industry partnerships and potential research projects that are awaiting the center’s resources, given the center’s current limitations in operation capacity.

The Assistant Director for Technical Business Development will be a senior member of the CEER group. Working closely with the CEER Director the successful candidate will assist industrial members with solutions and establishing, directing, and executing research and development programs to support industry, mentor graduate and undergraduate students and post-doctoral research associates and lead and coordinate new research activities and opportunities at CEER. The successful candidate will also work with the CEER Director to interface with potential sponsors, create new business alliances with government and industry sponsors; assists in preparation of the future research vision for CEER, and prepare and write major proposals.

Application:

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or related field required.
• At least three years of experience seeking out, applying and obtaining externally funded research to support CEER endeavors.
• At least three years of experience developing and engaging companies in university research programs.
• Familiarity with university / industry partnerships.
• Experience leading and coordinating presentations to industry, regulators, stakeholders, and in public forums. Participation in scientific conferences, peer review panels.
• Ability to establish and manage to a project budget and timeline.
• An understanding of business, government, and universities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and comfort with highly technical writing and subjects.
• At least one year of management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry or closely related field.

Apply here: https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/12298