Jefferson Lab · 3 weeks ago
CEBAF Director – Associate Laboratory Director
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
20+ years expJefferson Lab is a leading research facility focused on advancing scientific discoveries at the Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator Facility (CEBAF). They are seeking a CEBAF Director who will provide leadership and oversight to ensure the successful operation of the CEBAF User Facility, advance scientific excellence, and support diverse users in addressing critical research challenges.
EnergyLife ScienceNuclear
Responsibilities
Providing leadership and oversight to ensure the successful, reliable and safe operation of the CEBAF User Facility including associated elements in the Accelerator Division and the Experimental Nuclear Physics Division
Advancing scientific excellence and impact of the CEBAF facility, including through implementation of the community driven Long-Range Plan for Nuclear Science enhancing competitive positions of CEBAF in the world-wide ecosystem nuclear and particle physics accelerators
Developing mechanisms to support diverse and unique users to address critical research challenges, realize major scientific breakthroughs and develop cutting-edge particle detectors, as well as to assess the changing scientific needs of the physics user community and ensure CEBAF remains responsive
Maintaining strong and respectful relationships with the major CEBAF sponsor (Nuclear Physics) and partners and serving as a primary contact and spokesperson within TJNAF and externally for CEBAF
Serving as executive member of the Laboratory Leadership team, sharing responsibility for the excellence in science and technology, operational excellence, and community engagement at TJNAF
Creating and nurturing an environment that promotes and embraces a multi-faceted workforce and champions the TJNAF values of impact, teamwork, safety, integrity and service
Leading self-assessments, planning and tracking for CEBAF elements associated with the Laboratory Agenda, Annual Laboratory Plan, and other performance tools
Identifying key organizational staffing need, recruiting and developing S&T staff to be future leaders/mentors
Implementing management systems, operations, safety, compliance, and performance assessments across CEBAF, using these systems to steward the facility
Maintaining a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of institutional values, guiding principles and ethics
Qualification
Required
International recognition and demonstrated accomplishments as a leading PhD scientist and visionary, ideally with a track record of using particle facilities for scientific discovery
20 years technical experience, including at least 5 years of demonstrated executive management experience, including developing and leading large complex and multidisciplinary research programs and/or user facilities
Demonstrated experience of successfully developing, implementing, and executing scientific strategy with engagement from critical stakeholders
Experience communicating with key stakeholders, clients, program sponsors, internal staff, and the security/intelligence community
Proven commitment to safety and integrity
Extensive knowledge of particle facilities for scientific discovery
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex technical scope
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, assess competing resource demands and make decisions that optimize performance
Familiarity with the Department of Energy
Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting
Strong analytical, writing, and speaking skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and implement complex topics and initiatives, with attention to detail
Capable of handling multiple competing priorities in a complex R&D environment
Candidate must show a commitment to safety, high standard of ethics and integrity
Relevant experience may not be substituted for education
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave)
401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested
Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available)
Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs
Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast
Company
Jefferson Lab
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is located in Newport News.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Jefferson Lab has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2024-03-14Grant· $7.5M
2023-08-16Grant
Leadership Team
Gail Frayne, CPA, CIA
Chief Financial Officer
Amber Boehnlein
CIO
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