Oakridgenationallaboratory

Oakridgenationallaboratory

Associate Laboratory Director, Physical Sciences Directorate

Oak Ridge, TN, United States · Director

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About the role

  • In addition, the ALD oversees research in nuclear physics, including low energy physics, relativistic heavy ions, theory, and fundamental symmetries of matter.
  • Other responsibilities include implementation of management systems, operations, safety, security, compliance, and performance assessments across the entire Directorate, and serving on the Laboratory Leadership Team.
  • As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position.

Responsibilities

  • Enhance world-leading scientific research programs in materials sciences, chemical sciences, nuclear physics and isotopes, as well as deliver high impact science with notable achievements.
  • Integrate and implement commercialization activities through the Directorate's business plan and strategies.
  • Implement management systems, operations, safety, compliance, and performance assessments across the entire Directorate, and serving on the Laboratory Leadership Team.
  • Work with Laboratory Director and Leadership Team to identify and implement strategic research opportunities, including LDRD (Laboratory-Directed Research and Development) priorities.
  • Manage programmatic funds and discretionary investments for research and program development, and act as steward for laboratory operations, facilities, capital, and equipment.
  • Maintain compliance with Laboratory policies, standards, and procedures as documented in SBMS and implement operational standards to meet the expectations of the Laboratory Agenda.
  • Develop and manage self-assessment programs, assuring alignment with the Laboratory Critical Outcomes, the Laboratory Agenda, and other internal or DOE performance metrics.
  • Identify staffing and other resource requirements and support recruiting initiatives in diversity, fellowships, and university relations.
  • Ph.D. in a technical field related to the research conducted in a large Division or Directorate, with 3-10 years of demonstrated executive management experience, including developing and leading large, complex and multidisciplinary research programs.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.

Requirements

  • An internationally recognized research stature in one of the disciplines within Physical Sciences and experience in managing large multi-disciplinary science programs.
  • Experience communicating with key stakeholders, clients, program sponsors, and internal staff and regarded as a leading expert and visionary in the field of Physical Sciences.

Nice to have

  • Experience with the DOE Office of Science is preferred, especially Basic Energy Sciences or Nuclear Physics.

Benefits

  • ORNL recognizes this by offering competitive pay and benefits programs designed to attract and retain people who share our commitment to excellence.
  • The Lab offers a multitude of employee benefits, including flexible work hours and wellness programs to help you and your family achieve a happy, healthy lifestyle.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Paid holidays, vacation, and leave
  • Educational assistance
  • Flexible working hours
  • Employee wellness programs and onsite fitness centers

Equal opportunity

  • ORNL is an equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance

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