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Director, Gulf Coast Engineering Research Station

Auburn University, AL💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop long-term vision and strategies for the Gulf Coast Engineering Research Center, leading applied research in water quality, coastal resilience, and environmental engineering.

Role type

Director of Research Center

Builds

Applied research programs in water resources, coastal, and ecological engineering

Domain

Higher education research / Water resources / Coastal engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Strategic planning, research management, budget management, external funding acquisition, team leadership, stakeholder engagement, interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred skills

Experience in water resources, coastal/environmental engineering, or marine science

Technologies

NOAA, EPA, USACE, NSF

Responsibilities

Develop long-term vision and strategies for the Center; oversee research staff and project leads; secure operational support and external funding; recruit and mentor researchers; engage with coastal communities and government stakeholders; report progress to senior college leaders

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership

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