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Job Title

Chief Research Officer and Director, Texas Semiconductor Institute

Agency

Texas A&M University System Offices

Department

Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The System Offices is one of several system members within the Texas A&M University System representing one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a network of 11 universities, a comprehensive health science center, eight state agencies, and the RELLIS Campus. The Texas A&M University System mission is to provide education, conduct research, commercialize technology, offer training, and deliver services for the people of Texas and beyond.

The System Offices, within the Texas A&M University System, provides an outstanding benefits package including, but not limited to: competitive health benefits; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; a defined benefit retirement plan with 8% employer contribution through Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS); tuition assistance; and wellness programs to promote work/life balance.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Job Description Summary:

The Chief Research Officer (CRO) and Director, Texas Semiconductor Institute (TSI), leads research and operations for the research lab and the research fab to be built for the Semiconductor Institute on the Texas A&M-RELLIS campus. Additionally, the CRO will harness and partner on collaborative research opportunities throughout the Texas A&M system comprising 11 universities and eight state agencies. The CRO and Director is responsible for leading efforts to identify, hire and on-board requisite talent to achieve TSI research objectives. As a research leader, the CRO and Director will lead and partner amongst university, consortia, industry and government affiliates to spearhead industry and government relevant research supporting development and coordination of multiple PI technical areas.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of scientists, engineers, and technicians supporting semiconductor research lab and research fab facilities.

• Evaluates progress of the staff and results obtained and recommends improvements to achieve overall objectives.

• Defines staffing needs, selection/ assessment criteria, and hiring process for research/engineering staff.

• Contribute as a distinguished semiconductor process expert to build a research portfolio both within TSI as well as in partnership with others that advances semiconductor research addressing key challenges the industry is facing for advance node wafer processing.

• Plans and directs research projects, serving as Principal Investigator.

• Coordinates research and development activities amongst disciplines. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation, and development of novel concepts and approaches in technical areas.

• Collaborate with finance and legal teams to negotiate contracts and partnerships supportive of the TSI vision, mission and strategic objectives.

• In collaboration with partners, leads research on equipment, materials and process solutions that achieve breakthrough performance against key industry challenges.

• Attends, presents and builds networks at key semiconductor conferences and events addressing TSI concerns and goals.

• Stays abreast of new technical methods and developments affecting semiconductor research for the purpose of recommending changes in emphasis of programs or new programs warranted by such developments.

• Identifies, proposes and leads new strategies/initiatives that are critical to TSI; guides programs of national or international significance.

• Establishes new scientific and technical directions resulting in new fields of study; primary resource to A&M system and affiliated partners in identifying future problems, research trends and opportunities.

• Presents papers, leads symposia and chairs committees; participates on advisory/policy boards, journals and societies; serves as peer reviewer of major technical programs; networks nationally and internationally. Contributions enhance TSI staff, business volume, and facilities/equipment.

• Leads the development and implementation of new and/or expanded technical capabilities that will impact future research projects; provides the organization with a distinct competitive advantage in procuring funding.

• Typically directs and/or participates in major proposal preparation and presentation.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Ph.D. Degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ten years of related experience in management, at least eight years of which are in an industrial semiconductor setting.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and team building skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational and customer service skills.

• Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills.

• Sound judgement.

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • Modeling and/or EDA experience.

  • Experience working in a startup environment.

  • Experience applying for public grants.

  • Experience working for defense and/or other government contracting.

  Other Requirements:

  This is a security-sensitive position and is restricted to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents only. Only complete applications will be considered for employment at The Texas A&M System Offices. Incomplete job application data could result in your application being rejected without an option to reapply. A cover letter and resume may be required in addition to a completed employment application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.