Materials Science Division Lead: Visionary Research

Argonne National Laboratory; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 254,000 - 396,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for the Director for the Materials Science Division (MSD), a core research division within the Physical Sciences and Engineering Directorate.

MSD drives foundational scientific discovery and innovation in condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and synthesis science to address the nation’s most pressing challenges in energy, information science, microelectronics, and national competitiveness.

Qualifications

• Defining strategic scientific direction and research priorities.
• Building and sustaining high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to secure and steward external research funding.
• Exceptional communication with executive leadership and sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the division’s scientific strategy and priorities across materials physics and chemistry.
• Lead development of cohesive agendas leveraging MSD facilities (APS, CNM, ALCF).
• Foster partnerships with academia, industry, and DOE centers to accelerate discovery.
• Oversee operations, talent development, budgets, and performance management.
• Advocate for the division’s science to sponsors and the scientific community.
• Ensure safety, integrity, and alignment with Argonne values and policies.

Skills

Strategic scientific direction

Multi-disciplinary leadership

Communication with executives

Fundraising and external funding

Collaboration across disciplines

Education

Ph.D. in materials science, physics, chemistry, materials engineering, or closely related discipline

Job description

Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for the Director for the Materials Science Division (MSD), a core research division within the Physical Sciences and Engineering Directorate.

MSD drives foundational scientific discovery and innovation in condensed matter physics, materials chemistry, and synthesis science to address the nation’s most pressing challenges in energy, information science, microelectronics, and national competitiveness.