Physics Division Director - Senior at Argonne, PHY

Argonne invites applications from highly qualified candidates for the position of Director of the Physics Division (PHY), one of the five research divisions within the Physical Sciences and Engineering Directorate. With a staff of about 100 including 32 Ph.D.s and 18 Postdoctoral scholars, PHY’s research and development focuses on the fundamental understanding of the constituents of matter. It has major programs in low-energy nuclear physics, nuclear theory, medium-energy nuclear physics, fundamental interactions, and accelerator technology with additional, smaller-scale programs in optical trapping of atoms, and applications of nuclear science. A primary mission of PHY is to operate the Argonne Tandem Linac Accelerator System (ATLAS) accelerator facility as a national user facility for low-energy nuclear physics. The facility has recently been upgraded and provides world-unique rare isotope beams from either the CARIBU (Californium Rare Ion Breeder Upgrade) source or from an in-flight production facility. The Division is funded mainly through DOE’s Office of Nuclear Physics.

The Physics Division Director will have responsibility for the research programs from the Division through long-term planning, preparations of initiatives, establishment of policy and priorities and interactions with the funding agencies, and the broader academic and laboratory research communities. In addition, the Director will develop and maintain an excellent and diverse scientific and technical staff and will foster and maintain high standards in environmental, safety, health and quality assurance for all of the Division’s activities. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. degree in Nuclear Physics, an internationally recognized research stature, 10+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated leadership and administrative abilities with a commitment to excellence in research and operations. Experience in managing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships in a large matrix environment of internal as well as external contacts is necessary.

Chartered in 1946 as the nation’s first national laboratory, Argonne is one of the preeminent multidisciplinary research facilities in the U.S. located about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. It enters the 21st century focused on solving the major scientific and engineering challenges of our time: sustainable energy, a clean environment, economic competitiveness, fundamental research, and national security. Argonne is home to a staff of over 3,300 employees including over 1,500 scientists, engineers and postdoctoral scholars and, with world-renowned scientific facilities, hosts over 6,500 facility users annually. For a description of divisional programs, please visit the Physics home page at http://www.phy.anl.gov.

Argonne offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. For consideration, please apply via our website at: http://www.anl.gov/careers, refer to requisition #400919. Your application should include a comprehensive curriculum vitae to include publications, awards and patents. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received no later than June 15, 2016. The position will remain open until filled.