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Argonne National Laboratory · 3 weeks ago

Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division Director

Lemont, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$254K/yr - $396K/yr

15+ years exp

Argonne National Laboratory is seeking a Director for the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Division, a role focused on driving scientific discovery and innovation to tackle major societal challenges. The Division Director will provide strategic leadership, foster collaboration, and manage operations while aligning with Argonne’s mission and DOE priorities.

EnergySecuritySocial Impact

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership to define and advance the division’s scientific strategy and research priorities, including fundamental chemical physics, gas phase dynamics, energy storage and conversion, separations science, heavy elements chemistry, ultrafast chemistry, catalysis, interfacial sciences, computational and data-enabled discovery, and translational chemical engineering

Lead the development of ambitious, cohesive research agendas that leverage CSE’s strengths and Argonne’s national user facilities to address pressing challenges in energy sustainability, chemical transformations, and critical materials

Champion interdisciplinary research and partnerships across Argonne, academia, industry, and government agencies to enhance impact and accelerate deployment of new technologies

Manage division operations, including research execution, staffing and talent development, financial planning, resource allocation, and performance evaluation

Foster a culture of collaboration and safety that enables scientists and staff to thrive

Serve as a principal advocate and spokesperson for the division’s science to DOE sponsors, funding agencies, stakeholders, and the broader scientific community

Serve as laboratory point of contact for DOE, Basic Energy Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences Division

Acquire and maintain relationships with multiple funding sources including the DOE Office of Critical Materials and Energy Innovation (CMEI) and Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO)

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Laboratory policies and maintain high standards of scientific integrity, environmental, safety, and security practices

Qualification

Ph.D. in science/engineeringScientific leadershipInterdisciplinary researchExternal funding acquisitionTeam buildingPartnership developmentDOE programsMentoring scientistsCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in a relevant science or engineering field supplemented by no less than fifteen years of experience including relevant, demonstrated accomplishments in scientific leadership

Demonstrated success in setting scientific direction, building and sustaining high-performing teams, and fostering interdisciplinary and collaborative research programs

Clear record of research accomplishments and ability to secure competitive external funding

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership, government sponsors, and scientific peers