Senior Industry Liaison - Office of Research

Florida State University; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida State University is seeking a Senior Industry Liaison in Tallahassee, FL to build and expand industry partnerships and enable industry-sponsored research leveraging FSU facilities and IP.

The role supports collaboration between research faculty, industry leaders, and university administration, while educating researchers on academia-industry dynamics and organizing Industry Research Days and affiliate programs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and two years of industry business development or corporate engagement experience.
• Bachelor's degree and four years of industry business development or corporate engagement experience.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Industry Liaison is responsible for building a portfolio of new industry partners and expanding existing industry collaboration with an emphasis on facilitating industry sponsored research utilizing the unique research capabilities, facilities, and intellectual property at FSU.
• Supports meetings between FSU research faculty/staff, potential industry partners, and administration.
• Educates Colleges, Departments, and researchers on interactions with industry to develop successful and productive collaborations- including differences in academia and industry objectives and successfully meeting and managing expectations.
• Supports Industry Research Days where companies are invited in targeted areas to campus for shared learning about industry needs and campus research capabilities.
• Works directly with community partners and organizations engaged in economic development and partnership efforts.
• Participates in and supports development and implementation of the FSU Industry Affiliate Program.

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Senior Industry Liaison - Office of Research

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 62656

Department

Business & Industry Solutions - Office of Research

Responsibilities

The Senior Industry Liaison is responsible for building a portfolio of new industry partners and expanding existing industry collaboration with an emphasis on facilitating industry sponsored research utilizing the unique research capabilities, facilities, and intellectual property at FSU. The Senior Industry Liaison supports meetings between FSU research faculty/staff, potential industry partners, and administration. The successful candidate works directly with industry leadership, Deans, Department Chairs, and most importantly with research faculty/staff to match the expertise and facilities at FSU with the needs of industry.

The Senior Industry Liaison educates Colleges, Departments, and researchers on interactions with industry to develop successful and productive collaborations- including differences in academia and industry objectives and successfully meeting and managing expectations. Supports Industry Research Days where companies are invited in targeted areas to campus for shared learning about industry needs and campus research capabilities. Works directly with community partners and organizations engaged in economic development and partnership efforts.

Participates in and supports development and implementation of the FSU Industry Affiliate Program. The Affiliate program brings industry partners in the same sector into an annual membership- based model to support collaboration around specific FSU research areas.

Qualifications

Master's degree and two years of industry business development or corporate engagement experience or a Bachelor's degree and four years experience industry business development or corporate engagement experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Physics or engineering background.

Contact Info

Cassidy Cooksey - [e-mail]

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news! Learn more about our university and campuses.

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Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.