Director, Exascale HPC & AI for Energy Science

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 375,000 - 440,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) seeks a dynamic Division Director to lead the NERSC division, guiding strategic scientific computing, data services, and AI initiatives for DOE Office of Science and the broader research community.

The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent, 10+ years of leadership in HPC/data science/AI, and a proven track record in managing large programs and diverse teams at scale. This is a full‑time, on‑site position at Berkeley, CA.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent education and experience in computational science, computer science, applied mathematics, computational physics, engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional leadership experience within high‑performance computing, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related scientific research discipline.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, technical, and operational leadership for NERSC, overseeing one of the world’s leading scientific computing facilities supporting thousands of researchers and hundreds of scientific projects annually.
• Develop and execute a long‑term strategic vision and roadmap for NERSC that aligns with DOE Office of Science priorities, Berkeley Lab objectives, and evolving scientific computing requirements.
• Lead the development of new initiatives and programs in AI, complex multi‑site scientific workflows, application software development, and emerging computing architectures such as quantum computing.
• Play a key role in the formulation and direction of Laboratory programs, strategies, and policies that enhance Berkeley Lab's scientific leadership and national impact.
• Maintain a strong personal scientific and technical reputation through engagement with the scientific community and participation in strategic national and international initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic vision

HPC leadership

AI for science

Stakeholder management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in computational science or related field

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) seeks a dynamic Division Director to lead the NERSC division, guiding strategic scientific computing, data services, and AI initiatives for DOE Office of Science and the broader research community.

The role requires a Ph.D. or equivalent, 10+ years of leadership in HPC/data science/AI, and a proven track record in managing large programs and diverse teams at scale. This is a full‑time, on‑site position at Berkeley, CA.