Director, Research Jobs

Principal Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Senior Vice Presidents, [KB1] [CS2] Engineering and Software Development, formulate the Technical Operating Plan (TOP) and prepare semi-annual progress reports. Solicit review and comments on the TOP from the TC and Communication Committees.
• Coordinate the Technical Session at the annual HTRI Global Conference. This includes identifying presenters and topics, reviewing presentations and posters, presenting research results and moderating the session.
• Review and edit technical reports, Design Manual and write newsletter articles.
• Prioritize and recommend research projects for inclusion in the Technical Operating Plan (TOP). Propose projects to enhance HTRI’s technology and provide value to HTRI.
• In conjunction with the Senior Vice Presidents, Engineering and Software Development, organize and participate in the TC meetings.
• Help develop and revise training material.
• Respond or assign staff to respond to complex technical inquiries forwarded by theManager, Engineering Services[KB4] .
• In conjunction with the Senior Vice President, Engineering, ensure that the Senior Vice President, Software Development [KB3] receives appropriate documentation for staff to implement methods into HTRI’ s engineering software products.
• Review project specifications, equipment needs, budgets, and schedules. Assign specific projects to staff and staff to Task Forces.
• Supervise researchers and foster their professional development. Oversee and participate in Task Force activities.
• Monitor research related to heat transfer and developments in software technology, as well as major developments in industry. Provide an overall vision and plan for leading in long range technology development.

Qualifications

• PhD, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• Supervisory experience of a team consisting of at least some senior-level staff
• 15 years of relevant engineering experience
• Good communication and presentation skills (oral and written)

Preferred but not Essential

• Business experience in bringing engineering products and/or services to market
• Extensive knowledge (15 years) of HTRI products, HTRI research methods, and understanding of membership needs.