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Work Location
1067 Energy, Coast, and Environment Building Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: Louisiana State University seeks a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the Associate Director of Energy Research Development & Demonstration within the LSU Energy Institute. This position plays a central role in advancing large-scale, use-inspired energy research by supporting the development of multidisciplinary externally funded projects, stewarding applied research initiatives, and leading the Institute’s Research Development & Demonstration (RD&D) core area. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Director of Energy Innovation, the Vice President for Research, LSU Foundation, and faculty across campus, the Associate Director will help translate strategic priorities into funded projects, coordinated research programs, and demonstration-scale activities.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership of the RD&D Core Area - Convene and manage quarterly RD&D meetings and oversee related activities. Coordinate LSU’s campus-wide efforts related to demonstration-scale energy projects, and position LSU as a hub for applied energy demonstration and learning. Support faculty organizing large multidisciplinary externally funded proposals. Document and organize historical energy research conducted by CES, LGS, and affiliated units. (30%) Research Development for Large Multidisciplinary Initiatives - Work with the Executive Director and the Vice President for Research to identify and pursue major externally funded research opportunities. Scan for large federal, state, and privately sponsored funding calls. Convene faculty teams and support the preparation of competitive proposals. Provide strategic and logistical support for complex proposal development. (30%) Philanthropic Research Development - Assist in the development of philanthropic funding opportunities in coordination with the LSU Foundation. Contribute to research concepts, prospect engagement strategies, and proposal materials. Help align philanthropic investments with LSU’s research priorities. (15%) Energy Innovation Fund Project Support - Assist the Director of Energy Innovation in the administration of Energy Innovation Fund research projects. Support the creation and coordination of Project Advisory Committees. Track project progress, deliverables, and performance metrics, and contribute to reporting. Facilitate communication among faculty, partners, and Institute leadership. (10%) Coordination with the Office of Research & Economic Development - Support the Vice President for Research in coordinating energy-related research activities across campus, as assigned. Align Institute initiatives with broader university research strategies. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (5%) Minimum
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience in an energy-related or relevant field AND experience developing or leading large, multidisciplinary externally funded research projects, strong record of program development, team building, and project coordination, and excellent organizational, facilitation, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D in energy-related or relevant field and experience in energy project development, technology demonstration, or applied research translation.
Experience
with major federal funding agencies (e.g., NSF, DOE, DOD). Familiarity with university research administration and proposal development processes.
Experience
working across academic, governmental, and industry partnerships. Additional Information: This position is designed to strengthen LSU’s capacity to compete for and execute large-scale energy research and demonstration projects while ensuring that Institute-supported activities are coordinated, strategically aligned, and externally engaged. Additional Job Description: Special Instructions: Please provide a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references including name, title, phone number, and e-mail address. Please attach ALL required documents under the "Resume/CV" section of your application. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required before hiring (if applicable). Due to the nature of the position and/or position responsibilities, this position shall be subject to pre-employment screenings in accordance with University Policy as required and RS:17 screenings (https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?p=y&d=1297548). For questions or concerns about updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Dr. Greg Upton at gupton3@lsu.edu. Skills Needed: Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, Policy Development, Project Management, Resource Management, Time Management, Workflow Optimization Preferred Skills: Posting Date: July 7, 2026 Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 30, 2026 Additional Position Information: Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits
- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more! Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement. Essential Position (Y/N): LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions. HCM Contact Information: For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting. LSU includes institutions, facilities and programs in each of Louisiana’s 64 parishes, and its campuses stretch the length of the state from New Orleans to Shreveport. Each institution plays a vital role in preparing students to incorporate new knowledge and technologies into their daily lives. LSU researchers across Louisiana are working on developing a wide-range of innovations to improve quality of life by studying issues such as disease management, advance medical treatments, obesity, coastal protection, hurricane preparedness, energy, natural resource management and agriculture, among others. Louisiana’s Flagship University is a land-, sea- and space-grant institution with academic programs in all areas of science, engineering, humanities, arts and social sciences. The University comprises of nine institutions: Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (“LSU”), the premier flagship university for the state, which include the Paul M. Hebert Law Center and the School of Veterinary Medicine Louisiana State University at Alexandria Louisiana State University at Eunice Louisiana State University at Shreveport LSU Health Sciences Center – New Orleans LSU Health Science Center – Shreveport The Health Care Services Division Louisiana State University Agricultural Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center Any other college, university, school, institution, or program now or hereafter under the supervision and management of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In implementing its mission, LSU is committed to: Offering a broad array of undergraduate degree programs and extensive graduate research opportunities designed to attract and educate highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students; Employing faculty who are excellent teacher-scholars, nationally competitive in research and creative activities, and who contribute to a world-class knowledge base that is transferable to educational, professional, cultural, and economic enterprises; and Using its extensive resources to solve economic, environmental, and social challenges.