LCLS SRD Division Leader: Science & Strategy

Stanfordlivetickets; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 241,000 - 293,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, home of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), seeks a SRD Division Leader to define and deliver the scientific impact of this premier facility. The role requires international leadership, strategic program development, and effective outreach to diverse scientific communities.

The successful candidate will oversee a ~100-person division of PhD researchers, shape research priorities, manage hiring and development, and collaborate with SLAC and Stanford at

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific or engineering field strongly related to LCLS science with at least 10 years of post-Ph.D. experience.
• Extensive body of research internationally acknowledged to have defined major advancements.
• Substantial experience delivering complex, multi-year technical projects.
• Extensive experience leading and managing scientific and technical research groups.

Responsibilities

• Foster a highly collaborative, positive, respectful and inclusive culture in all aspects of our work.
• Ensure operational direction, scientific insight, and career development leadership to a group of ~100 research scientists. Oversee all aspects of hiring, performance management, and staff development.
• Lead SRD staff in identifying new programs and cultivating new user communities and science areas where LCLS capabilities may have transformative impact.
• Plan, commission and exploit identified developments, and establish mechanisms for oversight of deployment and future improvement.
• Ensure the SRD team has the appropriate staff, skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver its mission within financial and operational constraints.
• As part of the LCLS leadership team, provide proactive strategic and operational solutions to deliver the wider LCLS/SLAC strategy.
• Other duties as assigned by LCLS/SLAC management.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Mentor staff

Strategic planning

Communication

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Ph.D. in scientific or engineering field

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, home of the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS), seeks a SRD Division Leader to define and deliver the scientific impact of this premier facility. The role requires international leadership, strategic program development, and effective outreach to diverse scientific communities.

The successful candidate will oversee a ~100-person division of PhD researchers, shape research priorities, manage hiring and development, and collaborate with SLAC and Stanford at