Impact and Translation Director

Cambridge, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Posting Description

IMPACT & TRANSLATION DIRECTOR MITs Climate Project to help translate breakthrough energy and climate innovations from the laboratory to real-world deployment. This position leads strategic collaborations with MIT researchers from early-stage innovation through real-world implementation. The role involves identifying high-impact technologies shaping projects with clear success metrics and techno-economic analysis and building cross-sector partnerships spanning industry government NGOs and affected communities. Key responsibilities include advising on scaling strategies and commercialization pathways aligning technical innovation with market readiness and regulatory landscapes coordinating execution teams and fostering relationships with MIT faculty. The position also shapes fundraising strategies across diverse funding sources communicates the Climate Projects vision to stakeholders and investors and mentors early-career researchers on translational impact work.

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Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in engineering physical sciences or a related field; a minimum of ten years translating research into market-ready solutions across startup corporate R&D or public-private innovation environments with deep expertise in climate-relevant domains such as energy food water systems materials engineering or industrial processes. The role requires proven success leading multi-stakeholder teams through complex innovation pipelines from research to commercialization combined with strategic thinking and operational acumen to navigate ambiguity and execute under pressure. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential with the ability to operate seamlessly across technical policy and business contexts. PREFERRED: PhD; and MBA or equivalent innovation leadership experience.

Two-year term benefits-eligible position with the possibility of reappointment.

1/9/2026

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Posting DescriptionIMPACT & TRANSLATION DIRECTOR MITs Climate Project to help translate breakthrough energy and climate innovations from the laboratory to real-world deployment. This position leads strategic collaborations with MIT researchers from early-stage innovation through real-world implement...