Assistant Director, Research & Business Development

This position leads research and business development activities for ASU’s Compact X-ray Free-Electron Laser initiative and X-Beams Labs. Responsibilities include identifying federal funding prospects, managing complex collaborative proposals, shaping long-term research strategies, and creating partnerships with companies, agencies, laboratories, consortia, and universities. The director also supports technology translation and commercialization opportunities in areas such as semiconductors, quantum technologies, and biomedicine. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams and establishes systems for tracking projects, outcomes, milestones, and engagement activities. It is well suited to an experienced research development, program management, technology transfer, or industry partnerships professional who can communicate sophisticated scientific ideas to varied audiences.