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Director, Center for Functional Nanomaterials

Upton, NY · Director · Contract

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About the role

  • The Energy & Photon Sciences Directorate at Brookhaven National Laboratory advances fundamental and applied research in energy-related and photon-based sciences.
  • It operates world-class research facilities, including the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) and associated beamlines, enabling cutting-edge studies in energy storage, catalysis, quantum materials, and advanced imaging.
  • The directorate plays a key role in supporting U.S. Department of Energy missions by driving scientific discovery, enabling user research programs, and fostering innovation in energy technologies and materials science.

Responsibilities

  • Lead CFN scientific and facility strategy, working with the CFN leadership team to design, assess, and adjust the five-year strategic plan in alignment with national science priorities.
  • Manage the CFN operating budget allocating resources for facility operations and sustained investment in new nanoscience capabilities.
  • Lead the CFN through DOE facility operations reviews and all associated preparation, documentation, and follow-up.
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a cross functional staff of 70 expert scientists and technical professionals.
  • You have experience supervising and developing scientific staff in a research organization;

Requirements

  • This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act.
  • As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • You are qualified for this position if:
  • You are well-matched to this position if:
  • You have built and led a complex, multidisciplinary scientific initiative, coordinating large teams including collaborators outside your direct organization.
  • Experience directing a DOE user facility is an asset but is not required.
  • You have experience with strategic planning, program reviews, and reporting processes;
  • You have experience with DOE user facilities and/or externally reviewed scientific programs;

Nice to have

  • You have led an internationally recognized research program evidenced by a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and invited talks at conferences and workshops;
  • You have experience managing a research sponsor relationship, including reporting on program progress and responding to sponsor priorities;
  • You have managed a significant research or facility budget, including allocation across personnel, operations, and capital investments;
  • You are committed to working safely and fostering an environment of safe work practices.
  • Preferred Skills, and Abilities

Skills

  • Brookhaven National Laboratory invites applications for the position of Director of the Center for Functional Nanomaterials.
  • This senior leadership role carries responsibility for all aspects of

Compensation

  • Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.

Benefits

  • The ideal candidate combines scientific vision with the ability to galvanize staff, users, and sponsors around ambitious program directions.
  • You have demonstrated the ability to develop a compelling scientific vision and translate it into a program that attracts and motivates talented scientists;

Company info

  • Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
  • Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
  • BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file
  • Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future.
  • Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research.
  • The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science.
  • Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE.
  • BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.
  • BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  • Guided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled.
  • We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery.
  • We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
  • All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
  • We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
  • Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor
  • BSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A.
  • You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven.
  • The full text of the Order may be found at: https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0486.1-BOrder-a/@@images/file

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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