Group Leader - Electron and X-ray Microscopy (EXM)
Core
Develops, leads, and executes world-class R&D programs in electron and X-ray microscopy to advance nanoscience frontiers and ensure safe, efficient user operations at a national laboratory.
Role type
Senior IC research leader (Group Leader) in electron and X-ray microscopy
Builds
Next-generation microscopy methods, instrumentation, data workflows, and user science programs for nanoscience research
Domain
Nanoscience, materials science, physics, chemistry, electron microscopy, synchrotron X-ray microscopy
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
electron microscopy techniques, X-ray microscopy techniques, nanotechnology design, ultrafast and time-resolved methods, advanced detector development, spectroscopy, data management, AI/ML for experimental design, peer-reviewed publication, team leadership, budget management, strategic planning
Preferred skills
knowledge of quantum science, microelectronics, sensing, energy conversion and storage, correlative approaches, structure–function relationship analysis
Technologies
electron microscopes, X-ray microscopes, synchrotron sources, advanced detectors, AI/ML tools
Responsibilities
Provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership for the EXM Group; develop and execute innovative R&D programs; conduct original research in nanoscience; manage and mentor a team of scientists and engineers; advance the user science program; drive development of advanced microscopy technologies; oversee day-to-day group operations including resource allocation and safety protocols; build collaborations across internal and external partners
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership