Associate Director – Endless Frontier Labs

New York University Tisch School of the Arts

. Lead Endless Frontier Labs operations for the Deep Tech Track .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading operations for deep tech initiatives, with a strong focus on business development, relationship management, and strategic planning. Proven ability to analyze deep tech ventures and cultivate partnerships across various sectors to drive program success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In STEM3+ Years Experience In Deep Tech StartupsBusiness Development And Relationship ManagementFinancial Modeling And Market AnalysisProject Management And Organizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Venture RecruitingTechnical Risk AnalysisManufacturing Scale-UpCapital Intensity EvaluationStrategic PlanningFinancial LiteracyFundraising ExperienceCurriculum DevelopmentMarket AnalysisStartup Business Models

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam-Oriented Work EthicAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

SBIR/STTRDOEDoD

Industry Keywords

Deep TechRobotics And AutomationEnergy And ClimateAdvanced Materials And ManufacturingSemiconductorsQuantumAerospace And DefenseCorporate PartnershipsVenture CapitalNational Laboratories

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Endless Frontier Labs operations for the Deep Tech Track
Support startups in robotics and automation, energy and climate, advanced materials and manufacturing, semiconductors and quantum, and aerospace and defense
Lead venture recruiting, evaluation and selection, venture management, securing follow-on investment, communications, and resource mobilization
Strategically develop, implement, and evaluate Endless Frontier Labs and its programs in collaboration with the Director and colleagues
Build external business relationships and internal partnerships to ensure program success
Execute core programmatic operations for Endless Frontier Labs
Identify and cultivate relationships with US universities, foreign universities, national laboratories, university technology transfer offices, corporate R&D groups, and strategic investors
Build a strong pipeline of Endless Frontier Labs applicants
Lead initiatives supporting program growth and continuous improvement
Expand business development opportunities related to corporate partnerships
Support curriculum development, student projects with EFL startups, and programming

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field relevant to Deep Tech, such as engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, or computer science
Master's or other graduate degree preferred
3+ years of relevant experience in deep tech startups, venture capital, corporate R&D, or industry
Experience cultivating relationships with senior executives, investors, and accelerators/incubators, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience and confidence working with high performing teams and multiple stakeholders
Proven ability in business development and relationship management
Ability to analyze and evaluate deep tech ventures, including technical risk, manufacturing scale-up, and capital intensity
Financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic planning required
Understanding of startup business models and drivers of success across several verticals
Deep financial literacy and experience with fundraising and venture deals
Excellent project management, organizational, and communications skills
Team-oriented work ethic and adaptability
Familiarity with non-dilutive funding, such as SBIR/STTR, DOE, and DoD, is a plus
Familiarity with corporate partnerships is a plus
Ability to travel internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 100% NYU tuition waiver
Generous vacation and holiday time off
Health benefits
Flexible work policies
Wide range of professional development resources
Opportunities to build your career and expand your network
Collegial and inclusive culture