Executive Director, STEER: Energy & Sustainability Leadership

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slacPalo Alto (CA)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

SLAC National Laboratory is seeking a Senior Academic Staff Researcher to lead STEER, guiding strategic research and partnerships across Stanford and external stakeholders. The role oversees a multi-PI team and a multi-million-dollar funding portfolio, reporting to STEER leadership. The position anchors on Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability ecosystem, with a three-year fixed-term appointment and potential renewal based on program needs and budget.

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