Partnership Development Specialist - Ames National Laboratory

Position Title:

Partnership Development Specialist - Ames National Laboratory

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or Engineering
Experience with technical program development in a high-tech industrial organization, government laboratory, or federal agency.
Demonstrated ability to advance multiple projects at once.
Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts to a broad range of audiences clearly, concisely and persuasively via oral and written methods.

Job Description:

Would you like to work for a National Laboratory that conducts world-renowned research? Would you enjoy working on a diverse, beautiful, university campus? Can you imagine yourself in a mid-sized location that regularly ranks as one of the U.S. Best Places to Live? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should consider a career with Ames National Laboratory!

Ames Laboratory is a U.S. Department of Energy federally contracted National Laboratory located in Ames, Iowa, on the campus of Iowa State University. We are dedicated to translating foundational science through applied research to create technological innovations. We create materials, inspire minds to solve problems, and address some of the most challenging issues facing our world today. We promote and believe in a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, civility, and shared ownership in support of the Laboratory's collective success.

The Innovation Partnerships Program (IPP) at Ames National Laboratory is seeking applications to fill a Partnership Development Specialist position. The Laboratory’s Mission is to conduct fundamental and applied research that helps the world to better understand fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and materials science and translate that knowledge into new and unique materials, processes and technologies that advance the nation’s energy and economic competitiveness and enhance national security. IPP is responsible for developing and delivering programming and services focused on the Laboratory’s collaborative research and efforts with external partners (e.g., industry, academia), which in turn facilitates the Laboratory’s ability to meet its mission of delivering critical materials solutions to the nation.

The Partnership Development Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing various partnership activities to help Ames Laboratory achieve its goals in research and technology transfer. The position will combine technical knowledge, mission expertise and development skills to support external partnership development, with a focus on industry, for strategic initiatives and research programs at the Laboratory. Functions performed include conducting market research, gathering competitive intelligence, and developing and implementing marketing and engagement plans. Works with Laboratory researchers to develop proposals and scopes of work with prospective partners and long-term visions for relationships with key stakeholders and/or strategic partners. Aims to improve existing partnerships and create new models for collaboration.

Occasional domestic travel is required.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS809

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

3) List of Professional References

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility o