ARPA-E is seeking exceptional candidates to support
ARPA-E in the following areas:
| Program Manager |
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ARPA-E is seeking exceptional Program Manager candidates with visionary
perspectives on high-impact program areas and topics where ARPA-E support
may result in the development and deployment of transformational new
energy technologies. Program Managers will be responsible for program
creation, design, implementation, and management.
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| Job Opportunity Details |
- Program Managers are hired for an initial three year term
- ARPA-E will consider hiring via an IPA for individuals from universities
and other non profit organizations
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| An ideal ARPA-E Program Manager
candidate will possess the following qualifications: |
- PhD degree in a science or engineering field based on original
scientific/engineering work
- Strong vision for specific program areas ripe for ARPA-E
investment to result in the development of transformational
new energy technologies
- Minimum of six to eight years of relevant energy technology
related experience in academia, industry, and/or technology
investment
- Strong experience in both program management and technology transfer
- Deep technical and industry knowledge and familiarity in at
least one specific area of energy technology, complemented
with a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on energy
related issues
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| Especially relevant
energy/technical backgrounds include, but are not limited to: |
- Electrochemical energy storage and conversion
- Photovoltaic energy conversion
- Advanced engines/vehicle technologies
- Chemical catalysis/reaction engineering
for biofuels, industrial processes, and other
energy applications
- Biological approaches to energy conversion/biofuels
- Low temperature waste heat recapture/thermodynamic
and/or solid state cycles
- Fossil energy conversion/carbon capture and conversion
- Wind power/ocean and wave power/aerodynamics and fluid
dynamics
- Grid scale energy storage
- Energy harvesting materials and devices
- Building efficiency technologies/HVAC/building
envelope/smart buildings
- Advanced lighting technologies
- Advanced materials for energy applications
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How to Apply:
Highly qualified candidates are asked to apply by submitting a
cover letter, resume, and a brief preliminary description of a new
ARPA-E program concept that they would propose to run. Submissions
should be sent via email to
ARPA-E-jobs@hq.doe.gov.
ARPA-E will contact candidates of interest for an initial interview.
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