Section Head, Accelerator R&D — Lead Beam Physics & EIC

Brookhaven Science Associates, LLC; Upton (NY); On-site; USD 184,000 - 306,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Section Head of Accelerator R&D to lead scientific and administrative activities for Accelerator Physics, Beam Cooling, and Polarimetry groups, guiding research, engineering, and operations for the Electron-Ion Collider and related accelerator programs.

You will define priorities, oversee staffing and resources, and foster a safe, high-performing culture while coordinating with EIC leadership and DOE partners to achieve strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accelerator science, accelerator physics, or accelerator engineering, including at least 6 years of demonstrated leadership/management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary scientific teams.
• Expertise in beam physics, beam cooling, beam dynamics, beam instrumentation, beam diagnostics, polarimetry, or accelerator systems.
• Experience supporting the design, commissioning, operation, or upgrade of complex accelerator facilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage scientific and technical programs, personnel, and resources.
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical and organizational issues to diverse audiences and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establish the strategic vision, organizational structure, workforce plans, and management systems required to successfully lead and manage the Accelerator R&D Section.
• Provide direct line supervision of the Accelerator Physics, Beam Cooling, and Polarimetry Group Leaders.
• Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate scientific staff.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing organizational culture.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the Section.
• Provide scientific leadership of existing FIP facilities to include polarization preservation.
• Select and manage Liaison Physicists for existing FIP facilities.
• Provide scientific and technical leadership for accelerator physics and accelerator systems supporting the Electron-Ion Collider.
• Oversee activities related to beam dynamics, beam cooling, beam-matter interactions, polarimetry, and accelerator performance optimization.
• Develop future upgrades of the EIC accelerator complex and Hadron Injector complex including the design, commissioning, operation, and future upgrades of the EIC.
• Define the requirements for the Section's technical work and ensure it meets established performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
• Accountable for the safe operation and performance of the existing accelerators within the FIP Directorate.
• Support the successful delivery of the EIC Project by providing technical expertise and organizational leadership for assigned activities.
• Coordinate Section activities with EIC System Managers, project engineers, accelerator operations, and other technical organizations.
• Participate in technical reviews, risk management, readiness reviews, and change control activities, as appropriate.
• Ensure effective planning and execution of Section work within approved schedules and available resources.
• Foster collaborations across Brookhaven National Laboratory and with DOE laboratories, universities, and international research institutions.
• Represent the Section at technical reviews, scientific meetings, and collaborative working groups.
• Promote scientific excellence through research publications, presentations, and professional engagement.
• Ensure all Section activities are conducted in accordance with Brookhaven National Laboratory Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements. Integrate safety into all aspects of research, engineering, commissioning, and operations. Promote responsible stewardship of personnel, facilities, equipment, and financial resources.

Skills

Leadership/Management

Beam physics

Beam dynamics

Polarimetry

Project coordination

Communication skills

Strategic planning

Education

Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics or related

Job description

Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a Section Head of Accelerator R&D to lead scientific and administrative activities for Accelerator Physics, Beam Cooling, and Polarimetry groups, guiding research, engineering, and operations for the Electron-Ion Collider and related accelerator programs.

You will define priorities, oversee staffing and resources, and foster a safe, high-performing culture while coordinating with EIC leadership and DOE partners to achieve strategic goals.