[Neutron] Program Manager Position DOE/BES

[Horwitz, James]

PHYSICAL SCIENTIST

GS-1301-15

Closing Date: March 28, 2008

 

http://www.sc.doe.gov/bes/BESjobs.html

 

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=67641803

 

INTRODUCTION

 

The Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES) supports basic research in the
natural sciences leading to new and improved energy technologies and to
understanding the mitigating the environmental impacts of energy
technologies.  The Materials Sciences and Engineering Division supports
energy related fundamental scientific research in materials sciences and
engineering that support the energy mission needs and the Strategic Plan
of the Department of Energy (DOE).

 

This position provides program management for Materials Sciences and
Engineering with emphasis on theoretical condensed matter physics.  The
incumbent conceives, justifies, plans, initiates, manages, and
coordinates the theoretical condensed matter physics research that
serves the core research programs supported by the Division.  Topical
areas of interest include, but are not limited to magnetism and magnetic
materials, collective phenomena, superconductivity, semiconductor
physics, quantum confinement, photoelectron spectroscopy, photovoltaics,
ferroelectrics, thermoelectrics, the properties of thin films, surfaces
and interfaces, engineered structures in materials, understanding
materials at reduced dimensionality, including the nanoscale; the
physical properties of large, interacting systems; and the properties of
materials under extreme conditions.  The research is aimed at supporting
theoretical condensed matter physics and allied fields through site
visits, study of scientific and technical literature, participation in
discussions with scientists, engineers, and technical program managers
within DOE, DOE laboratories, universities, other federal agencies,
private research institutions, industry and foreign research
institutions via workshops, conferences, and committees.  The incumbent
will act as a recognized expert in theoretical condensed matter physics,
and will assist with new program planning and current program conduct in
other core research areas within the Division.  The incumbent will also
develop connections and interfaces between the projects supported within
the theoretical condensed matter physics program and other research
programs in the Division and throughout BES.

 

MAJOR DUTIES

 

Serves as a recognized scientific authority and expert in materials
science and in the sub-field of theoretical condensed matter physics,
and as such has the responsibility to plan, coordinate, implement, and
evaluate research programs in this field on a national and international
level.  Serves as an expert and consultant to other scientists and
senior management in areas of assigned responsibility.  Organizes,
participates in, or leads committees composed of agency, interagency,
and government personnel for the purpose of representing the DOE and
programmatic interests.  Consults and negotiates with leading government
and scientific personnel both nationally and internationally on
sensitive issues and complex areas of importance to all involved
parties.

 

Serves as a Program Manager determining scientific focus and direction
of the theoretical condensed matter physics aspects of the research
program, preparing calls for proposals organizing independent peer
reviews, recommending funding allocations, organizing Principal
Investigator meetings, serving as a liaison on committees, and
monitoring scientific progress of the program.  Conceives, justifies,
plans, initiates, manages, and coordinates all aspects of a broad range
of theoretical condensed matter physics.

 

Examines and ascertains pioneering research needs and opportunities of
this research program against scientific and technological advances and
of potential needs of the DOE.  Secures essential information in all
aspects of a broad range of theoretical condensed matter physics that
serves the core research programs supported by the Division.  Leads the
development of theoretical condensed matter physics.  Stimulates
interest in greater participation and collaboration in the materials
sciences and engineering basic research program through similar
contacts, and disseminates information developed through the program to
the science and technology community.

 

Prepares, justifies, and supports the portions of the budget relating to
the program in theoretical condensed matter physics.  Proposes and
implements adjustments to programs during the budget approval process
and unanticipated developments.  Develops, coordinates, and organizes
funding allocations for assigned programs.  Ensures the recommendations
on program operations and direction are considered in the Office budget
requests to the DOE.

 

Critically evaluates contractor, DOE laboratory, and grantee research
proposals and performance via own scientific and technical judgment,
merit review, site visits and reviews, and panel reviews.  Based on the
reviews and evaluations, program and DOE priorities, and own scientific
judgment, selects implements, and manages the research program,
including acting on emerging opportunities, determining funding levels,
and recommending and initiating necessary proposal denials and program
terminations, and promoting inter-organizational interactions and
collaborations.

 

Critically reviews reports and studies prepared by other offices in DOE
and other Federal agencies as they impact the theoretical condensed
matter physics.

 

Develops and prepares analytical documents to communicate with top
management of DOE and higher echelons of government on the status of
programmatic phases and new developments and opportunities in the area
of responsibility.  

 

Selects and ascertains the qualifications and suitability of peer
reviews for proposed new programs and on-going programs.  Evaluates the
comprehensiveness, balance, appropriateness and applicability of the
reviews received.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

For further details please contact:

 

 

Dr. James Horwitz

Team Lead, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics

Division of Materials Sciences and Engineering

Basic Energy Sciences

Office of Science

SC - 22.2 Germantown Building

U.S. Department of Energy

1000 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20585-1290

 

Ph: (301) 903-4894

Fax: (301) 903-9513

Email: james.horwitz at science.doe.gov

 

 

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