The National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II) at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks a leader for the Hard X-Ray Methods Program within the Physical Sciences & Research Operations Division. The Hard X-Ray Methods Program offers world-class capabilities for studying complex and heterogeneous materials under in situ and operando conditions. The program provides specialized diffraction, scattering and imaging x-ray tools, supported by computational resources for high-throughput analysis and modeling. The program’s scientific focus is to understand and optimize the structural and chemical features of functional and natural materials, including energy conversion and storage materials, strongly correlated systems, minerals, ceramics, alloys or porous organo-minerals under non-ambient and dynamic conditions.
As Hard X-Ray Methods Program Lead, the selected candidate will lead a diverse team of scientists and highly skilled technical staff in charge of operating a number of advanced X-ray scattering, diffraction and imaging beamlines at NSLS-II. The successful candidate will work with the other Program Leads, Group leaders and the Division Directors to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure a highly productive and impactful user science program that respects the diversity of its staff and users. The Program Lead will develop a vision and strategy for ensuring that the Hard X-Ray Methods Program beamlines remain state-of-the-art as well as identify key new beamlines to enhance the NSLS-II portfolio. The candidate will oversee the program and beamline staffing and budgets, and, may explore opportunities for external funding.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop a clear vision and strategy for the Program and set operational, development and scientific priorities towards the vision.
• Develop a strategic plan to enhance program operations and identify new high-impact hard-x-ray capabilities.
• Assure that the Hard X-ray Methods Program beamlines maintain high scientific productivity and state-of the-art capabilities.
• Manage and mentor the Program staff and develop pathways for their career advancement while promoting a sustainable work life balance.
• Organize the Program staffing structure to assure effective operations of the Program beamlines.
• Prioritize the Program’s needs for shared/matrixed resources at NSLS-II.
• Serve as member of the PSROD management team, and as a primary conduit for information between the Program staff and NSLS-II management.
• Contribute to the overall operations, development and growth of NSLS-II and where appropriate, BNL.
• Build and engage diverse and strategic user communities and ensure that the beamlines are serving their needs.
• Engage external partners as appropriate to develop new scientific capabilities
• Oversee the program budget and explore appropriate opportunities for external funding.
• Oversee the beamtime utilization of program beamlines.
• Oversee, where appropriate, the Partner User and other agreements for the beamlines in the program.
• Establish and maintain an effective Safety culture that embraces the Safe Conduct of Research principles.
• Maintain an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Serve as a role model for behavior that reflects BNL Values and holds staff accountable.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• PhD. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or other relevant field with 10 years experience in synchrotron-based research with significant experience using hard x-ray techniques.
• At least 4 years experience leading the operation of a synchrotron beamline and effectively supervising beamline staff.
• Considerable experience in synchrotron hard x-ray scattering, imaging, or diffraction techniques or beamline development, data acquisition and data analysis.
• Demonstrated successful experience with in-situ and operando measurements.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively in large and diverse teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and a proven ability to write and present research reports, grant proposals and publications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• PhD. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or other relevant field with 15 years experience in synchrotron-based research with demonstrated scientific leadership in hard x-ray techniques.
• At least 6 years experience leading the operation of a hard x-ray synchrotron beamline and effectively supervising beamline staff.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in successfully managing complex, technical teams.
• Comprehensive skill in effectively developing and managing fundamental research programs, research staff, and resources.
• National or International recognition demonstrated through participation on advisory committees, review panels, conference organizing committees, thesis examining committees, or other similar activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the beamline user community, sponsors, other group leaders and senior management.
Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. This is a multi-level role and the full salary range for this position is $152,700 - $254,117 / year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
