Director of the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ESRA)
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for a $12.5M/year DOE-BES energy innovation hub focused on inventing next-generation battery materials and chemistries using AI and autonomous labs.
Role type
Senior IC research development leader (Director)
Builds
Fundamental and use-inspired research programs for safe, long-duration energy storage technologies
Domain
Energy storage, electrochemistry, materials science, artificial intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | research
Required skills
scientific leadership, strategic vision, interdisciplinary collaboration, external funding acquisition, team building, safety management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
national laboratory leadership experience, DOE Office of Science relationships, large-scale research initiative management, mentoring scientists
Technologies
artificial intelligence, machine learning, autonomous labs
Responsibilities
Define and advance scientific strategy in energy storage and electrochemistry; lead development of cohesive research agendas leveraging national user facilities; champion interdisciplinary partnerships across academia, industry, and government; manage operations including staffing, financial planning, and resource allocation; serve as principal advocate to DOE sponsors and scientific community; ensure compliance with federal policies and safety standards; train postdocs and students; participate in the global battery research community
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight