Head of Nanofabrication SRI

OVERVIEW

Position

Head of Nanofabrication SRI

Job Code

Reports to

Director, R&I Ecosystems Infrastructure

Direct Reports

Division/Section

ERI Foundation

Department

ERI Foundation

Sector

Education, Research and Innovation

Job Family

Background & Role

NEOM is focused on becoming a pre-eminent global location for new technologies and associated future-facing industries, encompassing many sectors spanning from education, through health and well-being, the digital world, energy, food, and water, to creative industries, tourism, and sport. It will be driven by knowledge creation, fueled by Research and Innovation (R&I) programs that are international in scope, and characterized by their excellence and topicality.

The Education, Research, and Innovation Foundation (ERIF), one of the four pillars of the ERI sector, is charged with helping NEOM to build a vibrant R&I ecosystem. ERIF will convene and connect innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, service providers, academics, and students, to promote and enhance NEOM’s R&I credentials.

As an organization that translates ideas to impacts, ERIF will:

• Establish and operate the flagship ERIF Applied Research Institutes (ARIs).
• Establish and operate cutting-edge shared R&I infrastructures.
• Prioritize and deliver strategic R&I programs and initiatives.
• Support NEOM to build a robust and resilient R&I culture.

Three ARIs have already been initiated, focused on (i) Ocean Science and Solutions (OSSARI), (ii) Hydrogen and e-fuels (HEFARI), and (iii) the Future of Urban Liveability (FULARI). A fourth ARI is currently being developed and a fifth will follow next year. These ARIs build on NEOM strategic priorities and leverage key assets, in partnership with NEOM sectors including Environment, Nature and Conservation, Energy and Water, The Line, Tech and Digital (Tonomous), Sport, Health and Wellbeing, and Innovation. Our R&I infrastructures program is focused on establishing state-of-the-art shared facilities including (i) clean room and nanofabrication, (ii) analytical, (iii) imaging and characterization, (iv) high performance computing, and (v) mechanical, electrical, and printing workshops, and makerspaces. These facilities are planned for deployment within our ERI Oxagon campus and will be available for use by universities, ARIs, corporates, agencies, start-ups, and community users. Funding programs for R&I projects, initiatives, and fellowships, including our Academy of International Fellows program, are also being rolled out, with collaborative global projects underway across marine science and the energy transition.

The Senior Manager Lead for clean room and nanofabrication shared infrastructures will report to the NEOM ERI Foundation Director of R&I  Ecosystems Infrastructure, with the task of delivering world-class clean room and nanofabrication infrastructure in the (soon to be constructed) ERI Campus at Oxagon.

They will provide key leadership to ensure that projects, tasks, and initiatives progress smoothly, as well as coordinating activities, resources, and information with the ERI Sector central Assets and procurement teams. In short, they are charged with delivering, commissioning and then managing state-of-the-art clean room and nanofabrication infrastructure for shared use by NEOM U and other higher education institutions, the ERIF Applied Research Institutes, corporate R&I partners, startups, and the NEOM sector and region R&I teams.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES

Accountabilities

& Activities

Design, construction, and commissioning of clean room and nanofabrication infrastructure:

• Act as the ERIF client for the design, construction, and commissioning of the clean room and nanofabrication infrastructure on the ERI Campus at Oxagon, delivering a state-of-the-art, user-friendly, and efficient facility.
• Evaluate methods and techniques used by other clean room facilities globally, to ensure cutting-edge performance and standards.
• Foster a culture of safety and environmental responsibility, enforcing best practices and protocols in relation to health, safety, and environmental protection.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in ERIF and ERI central operations, specifically Assets, Procurement, Health, Safety and Environment, and as well as the architects, main contractor, subcontractors, and stakeholders to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, including export control and permissible use stipulations.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and timelines, tracking progress and adjusting as needed.
• Oversee the procurement, installation, and commissioning of necessary nano- and micro-fabrication equipment, and the associated process monitoring and evaluation tools.
• Manage and mitigate project risks, resolving issues and conflicts to maintain project momentum.
• Provide regular project status updates and reports to senior management, addressing any concerns or deviations from the project plan.
• Mentor and support project team members, promoting professional growth and development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling and sequencing tasks to meet tight deadlines.
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with colleagues across ERIF, ERI central operations, NEOM U, NEOM sectors, contractors and subcontractors, ensuring clear communicat