What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Initiatives and Consortium position at MIT?
Posting Description
MANAGER OF INITIATIVES AND CONSORTIUM, MIT.nano, to perform complex and diverse duties related to the START.nano venture accelerator program and the MIT.nano Consortium; develop, plan and execute START.nano program activities and engage with current members and identify potential members of the MIT.nano Consortium; be responsible for the day-to-day management of START.nano in all its aspects, from overseeing the application process to communicating with participants to organizing events and meetings; shape new ideas and strategy for START.nano, work with the Programs team, Technical team, and faculty director to strengthen the program; and be responsible for identifying and recruiting potential Consortium members through meetings, tours, and the preparation of research briefings and presentations.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering and a minimum of eight years of experience working in a technical or business role related to semiconductor manufacturing, fabrication, or hard tech startups; deep understanding of semiconductor fabrication, microelectronics, or materials science; experience with semiconductor device design, MEMS, or photonics; ability to translate technical needs from startups and industry into feasible projects; understanding of the challenges and requirements faced by large-scale tech corporations; experience with product development lifecycles, from concept to prototype to production; knowledge of challenges faced by hardware startups, such as scaling prototypes, securing funding, and navigating intellectual property (IP) issues; ability to guide startups in using the fabrication facility effectively for prototyping and testing; entrepreneurial mindset or personal experience in a startup environment; and exceptional written and verbal communication to articulate technical capabilities to diverse audiences. PREFERRED: PhD in in Electrical, Mechanical, or Material Science Engineering. Job #24760-12
