Associate Director of Research Alliances

Associate Director of Research Alliances Special Instructions The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: Position Information Position Number: 001937 Vacancy Open to: All Candidates Working Title: Associate Director of Research Alliances Position Designation: EHRA Non-Faculty Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time Months per Year: 12 Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. Hours per week: 40 FLSA Status: Exempt Division: Research Department: Div of Research (Adm) Work Location: PORTAL Building 226 Salary Range: $112,561 - $123,188 Primary Purpose of Department: Recruit, secure, and grow relationships with key industry partners, connect university resources, talent, and opportunities on a continuing basis. Primary Purpose of Position: The Associate Director plans and aligns activities to be consistent with UNC Charlotte's Strategic Plan and the University Research Strategic Plan. The role is responsible for leading research, business development, and relationship management activities with the intended outcomes of successful industry alliances. Summary of Position Responsibilities: Serve as the lead research alliances recruiter and liaison for top university corporate prospects within the energy, artificial intelligence, and defense sectors. Establish and strengthen relationships with corporate partners to explore and develop opportunities for collaborative research and development initiatives – particularly those supporting large, multidisciplinary, or multi-investigator efforts, including the North Tryon Tech Hub, Carolinas Engine for Grid Modernization (CEGM), EDA Tech Hubs Carolinas Innovation Center for Optics and Metrology (CICOM), Charlotte AI Institute for Research (CLTAI2), and the National Defense and Innovation Institute (NDI3). Collaborate with ORCP and Division of Research professionals, university academic leadership, faculty, development officers, and corporate executives to create comprehensive goals and strategies to extend UNC Charlotte's strategic alliances with corporations, SMBs, and other community and industry stakeholders. Facilitate the commercialization and translation of university research into practical applications, products, and services through strategic engagement with industry partners. This includes identifying opportunities for technology transfer, fostering collaborative research and development initiatives, supporting licensing and startup formation, and building sustainable partnerships that accelerate the adoption of academic innovations in the marketplace. Market and communicate the Division of Research's and ORCP's value propositions. Develop a broad working knowledge of the University's capabilities; be a lead communicator and spokesperson for UNC Charlotte and the Division of Research, recruiting, and growth opportunities. Collaborate with development and constituency relationship teams to offer "one university" experience to partners. Minimum Education/Experience: Required Education/Experience: A bachelor's degree in an engineering or physical sciences field is required. Minimum ten years of commercial industry experience within energy, artificial intelligence, or advanced manufacturing, while serving the defense industry, is required. Minimum of ten years of experience in commercial consultative sales, business development, product management, product marketing, research/technology strategy, innovation management, and/or R&D required. Experience and working knowledge in government contracting in the defense sector. Extensive decision-authority contacts within one or more of the listed industry sectors. Successful, documented track record of meeting or exceeding annual goals and objectives. Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience: An advanced degree in a related field is preferred. Ten years of experience in energy transmission and distribution technologies. Entrepreneurial, having successfully formed startup companies or new corporate ventures spinning-out university-born technologies. A dynamic individual with a commitment to advancing scientific research and innovation. Working knowledge of scientific research and forming research alliances/partnerships with academic and/or other institutional research organizations is preferred. International business experience a plus. Special Notes to Applicants: The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist. Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions. UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: Posting Open Date: 02/27/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes Proposed Hire Date: 04/20/2026 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you hear about this employment opportunity? UNC Charlotte Website HERC Job Board Inside Higher Education Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) Another Website Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Other Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question) Do you have a bachelor's degree in an engineering or physical sciences field? Yes No Do you have a minimum of ten years of commercial industry experience within energy, artificial intelligence, or advanced manufacturing, while serving the defense industry? Yes No Do you have a minimum of ten years of experience in commercial consultative sales, business development, product management, product marketing, research/technology strategy, innovation management, and/or R&D? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume / Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Contact Information for References Optional Documents #J-18808-Ljbffr RWE Renewables, Americas