Positions Available

The Washington Technology Center (WTC) is seeking an Executive Director. WTC is the state of Washington's enterprise for joint industry-university technology development partnerships. The Center supports technologies for industry application for Washington companies in the areas of advanced materials and manufacturing, biotechnology/biomedical devices, computer systems and microelectronics.

The Executive Director has overall management and administrative responsibility for four research areas/programs and a ten person staff. The Executive Director serves as the primary WTC representative with industry, university and government leadership, responsible for long range planning, major facilities planning, development and implementation of WTC policies and procedures.

The candidate will have extensive management experience in industry; broad knowledge of engineering, science, and technology commercialization; a Ph.D. in an appropriate field preferred, other exceptional relevant experience will substitute for Ph.D.; familiar with industry-university partnerships; and excellent supervisory and communications skills.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. For an information packet call 206/616-3102. Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest to Peter Odabashian, WTC Search Committee, Box 352140, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. Position will be open until filled. The WTC is an equal opportunity employer.