Center Director (Scientist 5, 6) in Los Alamos, NM for Los Alamos National Laboratory

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Posted: 24-Feb-22

Location: Los Alamos, New Mexico

Required Education: Doctorate

Sector:

Government and National Lab

Work Function:

Research

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in science and engineering on behalf of national security. We are currently seeking a Director for the Center of Nonlinear Studies (CNLS). The Center fosters collaborations among researchers, identifies and studies complex nonlinear phenomena arising in both basic and applied research and coordinates the study of these problems into interdisciplinary themes. The Center hosts numerous visiting scholars, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students, organizes lectures, workshops and conferences on topics of current scientific interest. For more information visit https://cnls.lanl.gov/

 

As Center Director, you will develop and lead a program to target and create cooperative long-term research programs consistent with strategic research objectives, while developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the Laboratory, government entities, academia and industry. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active research program while providing technical vision to nurture and support existing programs of others at the Center.

 

Qualifications:

This position will be filled at either the Scientist 5 or Scientist 6 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate.

 

Minimum Job Requirements for Scientist 5:

• Demonstrated record of scientific accomplishment in one or more areas relevant to the Center as evidenced by an outstanding publication portfolio and/or a demonstrable national or international reputation.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining research collaborations, from the identification of new potential topics to forming teams, promoting proposals, and executing projects.
• Experience and accomplishments in strategic and tactical planning and in collaborative execution of the plans.
• Ability to balance competing interests with available resources and establish clear priorities and focus.
• Demonstrated record of effective management and leadership in the following areas: financial management, facilities and operational management (safety, security, environment), and personnel management.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, including uncompromising honesty and integrity; and ability to earn the respect of subordinates, supervisors, peers, and customers.
• Record of effective two-way written and oral communications skills, as evidenced by internal and external interactions, including briefings, presentations, publications, and meetings.

 

Additional Qualifications for Scientist 6:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires the ability to set and/or approve technical approaches for obtaining solutions to international technology challenges of ultimate importance. Proposes and influences strategic business investment plans that directly impact the future of the Laboratory.

 

Education/Experience: Ph.D. degree in a scientific or engineering field relevant to the Center’s activities and research or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

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To apply (IRC91223), visit:

https://lanl.jobs/los-alamos-nm/center-director-scientist-56/E7B9BB5760824102810BD5A7F33CBE6F/job/

or search forIRC91223 on https://lanl.jobs

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Employment Status

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Center Director (Scientist 5, 6) in Los Alamos, NM for Los Alamos National Laboratory