The Division of Research and Innovation is seeking an Executive Director of Semiconductor Economic Development and CorMic Regional Innovation Officer. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
The Executive Director of Semiconductor Economic Development (EDS) will report through the Division of Research and Innovation (DRI) to the Associate Vice President of Economic Development and Industry Relations, and may also receive strategic direction and guidance from the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub (CorMic) principal investigator as needed. The EDS will guide OSU’s response to the tech sector needs, with an initial focus on semiconductors. This includes workforce development and research, as well as liaising with OSU colleges, administration, and OSUF staff to understand resources and needs for sector response.
As one major aligned effort, the EDS will also perform the duties of the Regional Innovation Officer (RIO) for CorMic to create and sustain a state, regional, and national leadership market position in microfluidics. CorMic is a regional consortium focused on research development, innovation, and entrepreneurial activities leading to the commercialization of microfluidics technologies, the creation of new companies and overall business development in the Willamette Valley. CorMic also supports workforce development initiatives that strengthen the ecosystem by providing well-trained employees to support a growing microfluidics economy.
This position sits within the Division of Research and Innovation. The DRI embraces an ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in all business, research endeavors and related activities.