This position has been deemed critical by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability Dean’s Office and is exempt from the hiring pause.
This position is based on Stanford’s main campus with consideration given to the option for a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite), subject to operational need. Interested candidates must include a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position.
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The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability strives to create a future when humans and nature thrive in concert and in perpetuity. The school is made up of a three-part structure to drive global impact: Our academic departments and programs educate students and create new knowledge across areas of research that are crucial for advancing the long-term prosperity of the planet and people; Institutes bridge scholarship at Stanford and beyond, bringing multiple viewpoints to bear on urgent challenges; The Sustainability Accelerator drives new policy and technology solutions through a worldwide network of partners who work with our teams to develop solutions at a global scale. The school is dedicated to creating and supporting a community with the richness of experience and background needed to create solutions that benefit all people, particularly those most affected by environmental damage and climate change.
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As part of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, the Precourt Institute for Energy concentrates the talents of the University on energy research and education, from basic science and technology to policy and business. We disseminate research results and help the University develop energy-literate leaders as part of its educational mission. We work across campus in all seven of Stanford’s schools. We also build collaborations globally with industry, other research institutions, government, and civic organizations in pursuit of sustainable, affordable, secure energy for all people.
Seeking exceptional candidates to serve as the Managing Director of the Stanford Sustainable Mobility Center (SMC), a high-impact new research center within the Precourt Institute aimed at enabling a future where mobility is green, safe, accessible, equitable, and affordable thanks to breakthrough innovations in multiple technological domains.
Working in conjunction with the Stanford Sustainable Mobility Center faculty Co-Directors and reporting directly to the Precourt Institute Director, the Managing Director will lead the development, management, and execution of the Stanford Sustainable Mobility Center. The Managing Director will create and direct innovative programs and projects that leverage the broad and deep expertise of Stanford faculty and students and create long-term value and transformative impact for the global mobility ecosystem. The position requires a significant amount of self-direction and initiative to further build and strengthen SMC within Stanford and externally with existing and new members worldwide.
The Stanford Sustainable Mobility Center (SMC) is a new holistic and integrated center that brings together faculty and researchers from all across the Stanford community to work hand-in-hand with key stakeholders from across the global mobility ecosystem. The mission of the Stanford Sustainable Mobility Center is to conduct research and analysis on sustainable mobility across five main research pillars: sustainable energy systems, sustainable infrastructure, safety, economic viability, and sustainable design. By integrating the principles of equity, decarbonization, safety, and resilience, SMC’s aim is to envision a future of sustainable mobility characterized by improved accessibility, enhanced energy efficiency, and economic development leading to more livable and sustainable communities.
SMC is being formed by merging two existing programs: the Center for Automotive Research at Stanford and the EV50 initiative, and thus will build upon an already thriving community of faculty, students, and industrial affiliates. In addition to 1-2 autonomous vehicle platforms, it is envisioned that the SMC will install at the Automotive Innovation Facility a number of additional experimental facilities including a testbed for sustainable aircraft design including eVTOL, fixed based driving simulator, a testbed for new batteries, a dynamic wireless charging track, and charging/fueling stations to study reliable 24x7 sustainable charging infrastructures.
SMC will work closely with the mobility ecosystem and implement significant integrated innovation across three core areas: Research, Education, and Honest-Broker Convening.
* The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.
The expected pay range for this position is $181,914.00 to $231,158.00 per annum.
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