Role OverviewThe Assistant Director, Research & Business Development will support research development, business development, and strategic partnerships for the Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser (CXFEL) initiative and ASU X-Beams Labs. The position will work closely with faculty, research teams, university leadership, industry partners, national laboratories, and academic institutions to advance strategic priorities and expand research opportunities.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will identify and pursue external research funding opportunities, develop industry and institutional partnerships, and coordinate interdisciplinary research initiatives. The position will also lead and coordinate the development of complex, multi-investigator and interdisciplinary research proposals, and establish processes for monitoring research activities, project milestones, deliverables, funding opportunities, and program outcomes.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will combine an understanding of advanced scientific research with experience in research development, program management, and external engagement to support the scientific growth, financial sustainability, and commercialization opportunities of the CXFEL initiative and X-Beams Labs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience
- Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction
- State and optional retirement plans
- Access to ASU recreation and cultural activities
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