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Description
Our client, NEC Laboratories America (NECLA), is a vibrant industrial lab known for research excellence and business impact. Their research scope covers Optical Networks, Mobile Communications & Networking, Computing Systems Architecture, Storage, Data Management, Autonomic Management, Systems Analysis & Verification, Media Analytics, Machine Learning, and Quantum IT. The lab maintains a balanced portfolio of advanced research and tech transfer projects. Their collegial, minimal-bureaucracy environment encourages creative, vision-driven research with a strong commitment to developing talent.
Position Overview:
Common Agenda has been retained to conduct a search for an experienced Energy PhD to start a Sustainable Energy research program with a particular focus on applying information technology and science to energy issues. This position, reporting to the President of the lab, will lead the definition of a research agenda that leverages existing competencies across the lab and new competencies to be added. The individual will be responsible for recruiting a research team and directing the execution of the agenda to achieve the dual objectives of research excellence and impact on business.
Qualifications:
- Education level required: PhD in EE/ECE/CS. Physical Sciences candidates with extensive research experience in the areas below will also be considered.
- Candidate must have 10 or more years of progressive experience in bottom up research (including, at a minimum, the last 3 years in Sustainable Energy) with a distinguished publication record.
- Candidate must be well recognized contributor in the Energy research community (involving Smart Grids/Micro Grids, Energy Storage Systems, Renewable Energy, Energy Management, etc... ). Knows the energy ecosystem.
- Must have strong written and verbal English communication and interpersonal skills as well as the proven ability to recruit and motivate a highly talented research staff.
- Able to relocate to Cupertino, California. Frequent travel to NJ is expected to collaborate with other research groups based there.
Compensation: The company offers a competitive compensation package including salary with bonuses.
To Apply:
Please apply by email and include Search ID Code GJ3234.
Matthew N Reaves, CPC
Executive Search Consultant
Common Agenda, LLP
Brielle, New Jersey 08730
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