Link - https://xprize.applytojob.com/apply/job_20250711010012_XXRMM5HMRQ3YQLDF
Position Description:
XPRIZE seeks an exceptional leader to spearhead a comprehensive landscape analysis of the global seawater desalination and water industry. The landscape analysis will assess the communication and value of water while building strategic relationships across the sector. This researcher will work directly with the SVP of Partnerships & Impact to develop an authoritative baseline assessment of the $119M XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition.
This contract position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of seawater desalination technology while building a powerful professional network in the sector. The ideal candidate will combine analytical rigor with relationship-building skills to create lasting impact in the water technology space. The contract will last until December 5, 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Lead an exhaustive landscape analysis of seawater desalination technologies, market dynamics, and water access solutions, creating the definitive pre-competition industry benchmark
- Develop and nurture relationships with key stakeholders across the water sector, including technology providers, research institutions, industry experts, and potential competition participants
- Map and engage with centers of excellence in both full system and component level desalination innovations and novel materials/methods for salt-water separation development
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies and approaches that could contribute to achieving the competition's goals of 1M liters/day sustainable water production and breakthrough desalination materials and methods
- Build and maintain a network of subject matter experts who can provide insights on technical feasibility, market dynamics, and implementation challenges
- Create compelling data visualizations and narrative reports that demonstrate the current industry landscape and the transformative potential of the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition
- Synthesize findings into actionable intelligence for potential competition participants and stakeholders
- Facilitate connections between promising innovators and relevant resources, expertise, or opportunities within the water sector