Brookhaven National Laboratory · 6 days ago
Magnet Division Director
Upton, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and delivers transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. The Magnet Division Director will lead the Superconducting Magnet Division, overseeing magnet development and testing activities while fostering a team of innovative experts to support the DOE Office of Science and national needs.
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Responsibilities
Provide and execute a vision for SMD that is aligned with the Laboratory’s strategic priorities
Support the Associate Laboratory Director for the Discovery Technology Directorate in development of strategic plans for the organization
Attract, retain, and foster the development of a team of talented and innovative magnet experts, whose expertise can support the superconducting magnet research, development, production, and testing efforts within the division
Oversee magnet development and testing activities for the various magnet projects and R&D efforts that are active within the division
Develop and implement plans for the division that grow capabilities essential to the superconducting magnet research community, advance the use of superconducting magnets in accelerator applications and allied technologies, and enable deployment of advanced research capabilities
Implement workforce training engagements that help deliver science and technology expertise vital to the nation’s future needs
Maintain BNL’s strong international reputation for accelerator capabilities and technology to enable ground-breaking fundamental science supporting the DOE Office of Science mission
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Physics, Engineering or related field
At least 10 years of experience with research in superconducting magnet technology
At least 6 years of management and leadership experience with complex and multidisciplinary research programs
A record of significant scientific and/or technical contributions in superconducting magnet technology
Experience working in a DOE facility, NSF facility, or major industrial development environment
Experience communicating with key stakeholders, clients, program sponsors, and internal staff
Demonstrated experience in successfully developing, implementing, and executing scientific strategy with engagement from critical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to deliver scope within budget and schedule constraints that have been established by funding sources
Considerable appreciation for maintaining good relations with stakeholders, project participants, and external collaborators
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collegial relationships and collaborate with all levels of staff within the Laboratory, including Senior Leadership
Preferred
PhD in Physics, Engineering or related field
Demonstrated expertise by way of participation on an internationally recognized research program that overlaps some of the SMD core technologies and research directions
Experience having scope ownership on a project that leverages Earner Value Management (EVM) throughout project planning and execution, including performance management
Benefits
Comprehensive employee benefits program
Company
Brookhaven National Laboratory
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Funding
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US Department of Energy
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Thomas Schlagel
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