Penn State University · 2 months ago
Director, Materials Research Institute
University Park, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutivePenn State University is a research powerhouse, and they are seeking a Director for the Materials Research Institute (MRI) to guide materials research to the next level. The role involves providing leadership, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations, and ensuring operational excellence while advancing the institute's strategic research priorities.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide vision and university-wide leadership to advance excellence in research
Build bridges and collaborations among the core colleges by developing policies and incentives for faculty participation in innovative, high-impact interdisciplinary research
Facilitate an atmosphere of inclusion and excellence drawing on diverse expertise and perspectives
Identify new funding opportunities and facilitate the development of large interdisciplinary research programs
Facilitate research through seminars, workshops, and symposia
Serve as liaison between the University’s research and state, national, and international organizations
Set strategy for the institute’s core facilities to deliver quality resources
Ensure operation excellence and cost efficiency of day-to-day operations for all aspects of the institute
Be responsible for 75 full time staff, spanning core facilities, administration, building infrastructure, marketing, and IT
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen
Hold a Ph.D
Exceptional research and teaching credentials applicable for a tenured professor in an appropriate academic department
Ability to advance inclusion and leverage resources – space, equipment, funding, infrastructure, and personnel – in strategic and effective ways to achieve objectives
Enthusiasm for fundraising and resource development
Ability to forge new, or novel, opportunities for sponsored research, philanthropic, and industry partnerships
Ability to translate research into science-technology based solutions, programs, government policies, and practices consistent with Penn State's land grant mission
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Robust retirement plans
Generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children
Company
Penn State University
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities.
Founded in 1855
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hamza Jamjoom
Co-Founder - Arts & Architecture Student Council
Kara Pytko
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