VP, High-Temperature Superconductors R&D Leader

MetOx International

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 250,000 - 400,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

MetOx International is seeking a Vice President of Research & Development to lead our scientific strategy for high-temperature superconducting technologies. Based in Houston, TX, you will define the roadmap, challenge assumptions, and translate breakthroughs into commercial products.

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, and executives to advance the HTS platform.

Qualifications

PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related.
15+ years leading technical teams in superconductors/advanced materials.
Proven ability to translate science into scalable manufacturing.
Strong record of patents, publications, and tech commercialization.

Responsibilities

Define and execute MetOx's long-term technology strategy for HTS leadership.
Lead multidisciplinary teams; prioritize research programs with milestones.
Manage technology investments, partnerships, and external collaborations.
Guide development of next-gen MOCVD processes and reactor platforms.
Communicate strategy and progress to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Roadmap development

Team mentorship

Executive communication

Research strategy

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Tools

MOCVD reactors

In situ metrology

TEM

XRD

Job description

You will supervise a multidisciplinary team and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management, and executives to advance the HTS platform.

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