Division Director, Experimental Physics (CEBAF)

Jefferson Lab; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 169,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

DOE equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA seeks a Division Director for CEBAF Experimental Physics to lead a world-class nuclear physics program and manage division staff, programs, and resources.

You will shape the division's scientific direction, oversee budgets, safety, compliance, and collaboration with international partners, DOE Site Office, and accelerator teams.

A PhD in Physics and 20+ years in experimental physics are required; relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required; 20+ years hands-on experience in experimental physics.
• 3+ years leading multi-disciplinary research groups or organizations.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Advanced planning, problem solving, decision making, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CEBAF Experimental Physics Division, directing strategy for people, programs, and priorities.
• Guide the division's budget, multi-year priorities, and cross-department initiatives.
• Direct division resources including budgets, personnel, and procurement within targets.
• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure DOE/ES&H compliance and readiness processes.
• Oversee user collaboration, MOUs/CRADAs, experiment design, data-taking, and analysis.
• Direct execution and publication of experimental physics research and engage with national/international communities.
• Collaborate with the CEBAF Accelerator Division to align beam requirements and schedules.
• Coordinate with the EIC Project team to align resources with project goals.
• Represent the division and lab to DOE Site Office and scientific communities; escalate issues as needed.
• Participate in advisory committees, evaluating proposals and initiatives.
• Act as acting Associate Lab Director for CEBAF when designated.
• Mentor and develop staff; implement succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or equivalent

Job description

Jefferson Lab in Newport News, VA seeks a Division Director for CEBAF Experimental Physics to lead a world-class nuclear physics program and manage division staff, programs, and resources.

You will shape the division's scientific direction, oversee budgets, safety, compliance, and collaboration with international partners, DOE Site Office, and accelerator teams.

A PhD in Physics and 20+ years in experimental physics are required; relocation support is provided.