Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 22 hours ago
Section Head- Materials in Extremes Section
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
12+ years expOak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a Section Head to lead groundbreaking research within a thematic area of Materials in Extremes. The role involves providing leadership in materials R&D for extreme environments, mentoring Group Leaders, and ensuring high-level oversight of experimental facilities.
Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and champion internationally renowned, innovative materials science and engineering research for harsh operating environments
Mentor and guide Group Leaders, encouraging their growth while also fostering an innovative and collaborative work environment
Provide leadership to strategically advance the mission of Division in materials for extreme environments
Provide high-level oversight to the Section’s experimental facilities including the Low Activation Materials Development and Analysis (LAMDA) facility and creep & mechanical test laboratories as well as communicating to Division leadership the resource needs to deliver world-class capabilities
Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success
Qualification
Required
A PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field
A minimum of 12 years of professional research experience
Experience leading R&D groups or teams
Letters of Recommendation: Please be prepared to submit three (3) letters of reference when applying to this position
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Export control, no clearance: This position requires access to technology that is subject to export control requirements. Successful candidates must be qualified for such access without an export control license
Q clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program
Preferred
Scientific productivity and impact proven by a full list of publications and commonly accepted citation metrics
International reputation of excellence in area of expertise
Track record of successful program development and funded research proposals
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and to participate creatively in collaborative teams across the laboratory
Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to ever changing needs
Benefits
Medical and retirement plans
Flexible work hours
On-site fitness
Banking
Cafeteria facilities
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Contributory Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Generous Vacation and Holidays
Parental Leave
Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
Employee Assistance Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Wellness Programs
Educational Assistance
Relocation Assistance
Employee Discounts
Company
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge National Laboratory holds a range of R&D assignments, from fundamental nuclear physics to applied R&D on advanced energy systems.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.8MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-09-21Grant· $4.8M
2023-07-27Grant
2022-03-14Grant· $5M
Leadership Team
Arjun Shankar
Division Director, National Center for Computational Sciences, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Brett Ellis
Division Director - Research Computing Support
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