Research Scientist Manager, Climate and Energy

Google; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Google seeks a Research Scientist Manager for Climate and Energy to lead a team addressing climate change through technology and sustainable energy solutions. The role involves evaluating energy technology proposals, generating innovative concepts, and turning them into practical outcomes.

You will manage research projects, budgets, and report progress to executive leadership while collaborating with domain experts across diverse energy systems.

Qualifications

• Lead a research program addressing climate and energy challenges.
• Evaluate energy technology proposals and translate ideas into practical solutions.
• Oversee projects, budgets, and reporting to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with domain experts to understand diverse energy systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research team focused on climate and energy solutions.
• Evaluate proposals and generate innovative concepts for implementation.
• Oversee multiple projects, manage budgets, report progress to leadership.
• Collaborate with domain experts across energy systems to advance research.

Skills

Multi-team research leadership

Budget management

Technical evaluation of energy tech

Collaborating with domain experts

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering or related field

Job description

The Research Scientist Manager for Climate and Energy at Google will lead a team focused on utilizing technology to address climate change and develop sustainable energy solutions. This role involves evaluating energy technology proposals and generating innovative concepts, transforming them into practical solutions. The manager will oversee research projects, manage budgets, and report progress to executive leadership. The position requires collaboration with domain experts and a strong understanding of various energy systems.

• PhD degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4 years of experience with research agendas across multiple teams or projects.
• Experience in high vacuum systems, pulse power systems, combustion and thermodynamic systems, optics and lasers, or cryogenic systems.
• Scientific publications in conferences or journals are preferred.
• Experience managing a research lab or being an early-stage employee or founder at a startup.