SSTI Job Corner

Complete descriptions of the position openings described below are available at http://www.ssti.org/posting.htm.



The Connecticut Economic Resource Center (CERC), a nonprofit corporation that serves to promote Connecticut as a prime business location, is seeking a president and chief executive officer. Reporting to and working with the board of directors, CERC’s president and CEO develops a focused strategy consistent with the mission to enhance Connecticut’s economic growth. This strategy encourages and facilitates quality national and international businesses to locate, remain and expand in the state. A master’s degree in political science, economics, marketing or another related field is preferred.



New Economy Strategies LLC (NES), a national and ever-increasingly international technology-focused economic development consultancy, is looking for a professional to join its rapidly growing practice as chief project manager and senior consultant. This position reports directly to the CEO and works cooperatively with the chief operations officer. The position requires a master's degree in economics, business, urban affairs or a similar field, with at least five years of experience in economic development, public policy, or technology and innovation policy/strategy.



The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA), an independent state entity dedicated to broadening New Jersey's economic base, is seeking a venture associate. This full-time position reports to the program manager of science and technology and serves to promote EDA financial offerings in order to create economic growth for the state's technology and life science sectors. Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree, preferably with emphasis in finance, and have equivalent professional experience.



Purdue University's Information Technology at Purdue (ITaP) is seeking a research scientist to perform research, supervise graduate students and support activities involving advanced scientific visualization techniques and technologies. These activities include the design, development and deployment of software technologies that enable researchers to analyze massive data sets using resources ranging from PCs to immersive visualization environments with multiple platform rendering systems. A Ph.D. in computer science, computer graphics or a related field is required.