Senior Science & R&D Division Leader

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the SRD Division for LCLS. You will guide scientific priorities, manage ~100 researchers, and coordinate with SLAC and Stanford to advance high-impact X-ray laser science.

The role requires international leadership experience, ability to mentor, and strong strategic vision to align with lab goals and safety standards. Expect senior-level collaboration and cross-institution engagement.

Qualifications

• Extensive body of research, development, or applied work that is internationally acknowledged to have defined major advancements in research.
• Substantial experience in 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 user communities and science areas where LCLS capabilities may have a transformative impact.
• Plan, commission and exploit developments, and establish oversight to meet evolving LCLS needs.
• Ensure the SRD team has the staff, skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver its mission now and in the future.
• 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

Project management

Mentoring

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Menlo Park is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead the SRD Division for LCLS. You will guide scientific priorities, manage ~100 researchers, and coordinate with SLAC and Stanford to advance high-impact X-ray laser science.

The role requires international leadership experience, ability to mentor, and strong strategic vision to align with lab goals and safety standards. Expect senior-level collaboration and cross-institution engagement.