Associate Director, Research Programs

About the role

The FUEL Associate Director of Research Operations supports the Executive Director in developing and implementing FUEL’s operations research capability aligned with strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Perform research operations, quantitative modeling, and prescriptive analytics to evaluate and optimize resource allocation across FUEL‑supported companies (40%).
• Develop and conduct reduced‑order techno‑economic analyses of intellectual property and product concepts (30%).
• Coordinate administrative and financial activities for Operations Research initiatives, manage budget, track metrics, and report outcomes (15%).
• Develop and maintain financial and economic data for technology‑based startups within the FUEL ecosystem (10%).
• Other duties as assigned, supporting program evaluation and decision‑making (5%).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Science or related field and at least 5 years of quantitative or economic analysis experience.
• Preferred Master’s degree and professional experience in techno‑economic analysis, energy markets, portfolio optimization, financial risk analysis, or technology commercialization.
• Advanced experience applying quantitative or econometric modeling to complex decision‑making environments.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with research teams, industry partners, and university stakeholders.

Required skills

• Python
• R
• Excel

What we offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Paid holidays and various leave options
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts