Deputy Division Head (FACULTY)
Core
Lead the Materials Science & Applications Division at Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory, executing research, design, and application of engineering development and manufacturing methodologies to enhance military capabilities.
Role type
Senior leadership IC (Deputy Division Head) / Non-tenure Research Faculty
Builds
Advanced manufacturing technologies, innovative materials, and manufacturing processes for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Materials Science & Engineering
Required skills
Strategic leadership, stakeholder management, technical program management, business development, risk management, compliance management, team leadership, technical proposal development, research concept development
Preferred skills
Experience in military/defense sector, experience in materials science, experience in engineering management
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain relationships with key sponsors and stakeholders; Recruit, develop, and retain highly qualified division personnel; Evaluate employee performance and support professional growth; Acquire, maintain, and dispose of equipment and facilities; Coordinate technical resources, manage risks, and resolve issues impacting project execution; Delegate research and development authority; Serve as technical and managerial point of contact for sponsors; Ensure compliance with DoD, University, ARL, safety, security, and export control requirements; Lead development of new research concepts, technologies, and capabilities; Lead business development activities including identifying funding opportunities; Lead teams of engineering managers, scientists, and organizational leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC / Leadership