From: Sobha Jaishankar 
Sent: Thursday, May 15, 2008 10:10 AM
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Cc: Mcelwee-White,Lisa Ann
Subject: UF seeks a Director of the Florida Institute for Sustainable
Energy

 

                                DIRECTOR

                FLORIDA INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

                                    

The University of Florida is seeking nominations and applications for a
Director of the Florida Institute for Sustainable Energy.  The primary
goal of the Institute is to enhance the internal and external linkages
needed for the University of Florida to discover and transfer valued
scientific, engineering, management, and policy information associated
with sustainable energy systems at the state, national, and
international levels.  The candidate must have a strong record of
scholarship and leadership, along with the ability to work
collaboratively with internal and external constituencies.  Applicants
should have demonstrated expertise in energy-related research as
evidenced by scientific publications and external funding in the area of
energy.  Excellent communication skills will be necessary for
interacting with the public and policy makers and for actively
participating in the interdisciplinary research and education programs. 
Candidates must also have a commitment to UF’s core values of
excellence, diversity, global involvement and accountability.  The
successful applicant will be expected to lead the diverse energy
interests within the University of Florida to facilitate
interdisciplinary collaboration, national and international visibility. 
In addition the Director will coordinate research, education and
outreach efforts to address contemporary and future energy needs of the
nation.  This position will report to the Vice President for Research.

 

Job Duties:  Facilitate UF's diverse energy research, education, and
outreach programs that span various colleges and disciplines.
Coordinate and promote collaborative projects in energy production from
diverse sources and feedstocks.  Promote interactions amongst faculty
with energy expertise to develop multidisciplinary research and grant
initiatives.  Coordinate efforts with the UF Foundation, Government
Relations, and Sustainability offices to raise UF's profile and attract
major funding from State, Federal and industrial sources. 

 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  Please submit a complete CV
including a list of publications and funding record along with the names
and contact information of three references.  Please include a letter
from the department chair.   The cover letter accompanying the
application should be no more than 2 pages long and should address the
candidate’s management and leadership experience and their vision for
the institute.   

 

Nominations and other enquiries regarding this position should be
addressed to Dr. Lisa McElwee-White, Chair, Search Committee at
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RECRUITMENT FOR THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT UF EMPLOYEES ONLY. THE
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL ONLY RECEIVE AN ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY
SUPPLEMENT.

 

Applications should be submitted through the University of Florida’s
Human Resources web portal (www.hr.ufl.edu).  Apply to requisition
number 0705495, or position number 00024544.  A copy of all application
materials should simultaneously be sent electronically to Dr. Sobha
Jaishankar, Assistant Vice President for Research at [log in to unmask]