ARGONNE

Division Director, X-ray Science Division

Lemont, IL USA · Director · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$254k-$396kDetected 30 days ago

ResearchCommunication

About the role

Argonne National Laboratory's Photon Sciences directorate is seeking a Division Director for the X-ray Science Division (XSD).
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Leading beamline development and strategy to take advantage of this leap in source performance
Providing high-level direction and guidance for the instrumentation R&D, x-ray optics, detector and scientific software activities
Serving as a member of the APS senior management team, supporting the APS Director's Office in the development of new scientific directions for the facility and assure efficient and safe operation of current XSD programs
A PhD in a relevant scientific / technical field with a minimum of 15+ years' experience is required, including preferred background in developing x-ray beamlines or comparably complex scientific instrumentation
Knowledge of, and a high scientific reputation in, the application of synchrotron radiation, in at least one of the areas aligned with the strategic direction of a high brightness, hard x-ray source is required
Experience in managing relationships with sponsors or shareholders at a senior level, establishing strong partnerships with scientific user communities and sister facilities is preferred
Experience in managing safe, efficient operations in a large scientific/research environment is preferred
Experience in the strategic incorporation of talent management in overall workforce planning is preferred

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