Managing Director
Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
This position is based on Stanford's main campus with
consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule
(partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need.
Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be
considered for this position. This is a three-year fixed term
position with the possibility of renewal. Applicants must be
authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. -We are unable to
sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA. About Us
The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a
future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity.
The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global
impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and
create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for
advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people;
Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing
multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The
Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology
solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our
teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is
dedicated to creating and supporting a diverse, equitable, and
inclusive environment, and to creating solutions that benefit all
people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage
and climate change. For more information on the school, click -
here . The Department of Energy Science and Engineering combines
theory, experiment, and simulation to transform the global energy
system to sustain the people and the planet. For more information,
please click here . Stanford University was selected to "lead a
regionally diverse consortium of universities in Mexico and Canada
- including seven Minority Serving Institutions - to decarbonize
and improve the resiliency of the electric power system". This
consortium - comprises 16 universities and 4 national labs, with a
significant federal R&D investment of $20M over three years.
This effort will "help states, tribes, and regions develop the
data, modeling tools, workforce, and methods needed to implement
programs to improve grid resiliency, establish decarbonization
goals, and prioritize investments to achieve those goals. It will
also be critical to addressing cross-border grid dependencies and
electrical interconnections". (see:
https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/selections-funding-opportunity-support-hydrogen-shot-and-university-research
) - This project, called an Equitable, Affordable & Resilient
Nationwide Energy System Transition (EARNEST), is recruiting a
full-time Managing Director. The position will be with the
Department of Energy Science and Engineering at Stanford
University. The Managing Director will be part of a team that
includes more than 65 principal investigators, and that will in
addition include PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, and staff
members. The Managing Director will report directly to Professor
In--s Azevedo. The Managing Director will need to have very strong
management and organizational skills, project management
experience, experience working with a large team, and experience
managing large federally funded projects. A PhD in the broad area
of energy technology, sustainability, environmental sciences or
energy, or climate policy is preferred. As Managing Director for
this Consortium, you will have the following responsibilities:
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* - The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by
positions in this job classification and are not designed to
contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, tasks, and responsibilities. -Specific duties and
responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs
without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level
of responsibility. -Employees may also perform other duties as
assigned. To be successful in this position, you will need: -
Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree and five years of
relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant
experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will
provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with
disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application or hiring process should contact
Stanford University Human Resources at stanfordelr@stanford.edu .
For all other inquiries, please submit a contact form .
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by
law. --- Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford, California,
United States --- Doerr School of Sustainability, Stanford,
California, United States --- Doerr School of Sustainability,
Stanford, California, United States Global Impact
We believe in having a global impactClimate and
SustainabilityStanford's deep commitment to sustainability
practices has earned us a Platinum rating and inspired a new school
aimed at tackling climate change.Medical InnovationsStanford's
Innovative Medicines Accelerator is currently focused entirely on
helping faculty generate and test new medicines that can slow the
spread of COVID-19.TechnologyFrom Google and PayPal to Netflix and
Snapchat, Stanford has housed some of the most celebrated
innovations in Silicon Valley.Through rigorous research, model
training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide,
Stanford is pursuing equitable, accessible and effective learning
for all. Working Here
We believe you matter as much as the workI love that Stanford is
supportive of learning, and as an education institution, that
pursuit of knowledge extends to staff members through professional
development, wellness, financial planning and staff affinity
groups.School of EngineeringI get to apply my real-world
experiences in a setting that welcomes diversity in thinking and
offers support in applying new methods. In my short time at
Stanford, I've been able to streamline processes that provide
better and faster information to our students.Office of the Vice
Provost for Student AffairsBesides its contributions to science,
health, and medicine, Stanford is also the home of pioneers across
disciplines. Joining Stanford has been a great way to contribute to
our society by supporting emerging leaders.School of MedicineI like
working in a place where ideas matter. Working at Stanford means
being part of a vibrant, international culture in addition to
getting to do meaningful work.Laura LindOffice of the President and
Provost Getting Started
We believe that you can love your jobJoin Stanford in shaping a
better tomorrow for your community, humanity and the planet we call
home.
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