Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Director
Core
Strategic and operational leadership for a research division driving breakthrough scientific discovery in chemical sciences and engineering to address societal challenges in energy, materials, and national security.
Role type
Strategy-level principal research division director
Builds
High-impact science and partnerships shaping the future of energy and chemical technologies
Domain
Energy, materials, and national security within chemical sciences and engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | research | client delivery
Required skills
Scientific leadership, setting research direction, building high-performing teams, securing external funding, interdisciplinary collaboration, strategic planning, resource allocation, stakeholder advocacy, compliance management
Preferred skills
National laboratory leadership experience, DOE Science program relationships, large-scale research initiative management, mentoring scientists
Technologies
Advanced Photon Source, Center for Nanoscale Materials, Leadership Computing Facility, Accelerated Discovery Laboratory
Responsibilities
Define and advance division scientific strategy and research priorities; Lead development of cohesive research agendas leveraging national user facilities; Champion interdisciplinary research and partnerships; Manage division operations including staffing, financial planning, and performance evaluation; Serve as principal advocate to DOE sponsors and scientific community; Ensure compliance with federal and Laboratory policies
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship