[Neutron] Diffraction Group Leader Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Schwengels, Caty
schwengelsce at ornl.gov
Mon Apr 8 21:44:46 CEST 2013
Job Posting Title
Diffraction Group Leader/NB50357399
Purpose
The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory operates the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), the United States' highest flux reactor based neutron source, and the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the world's most intense pulsed accelerator based neutron source. Together these facilities operate 24 instruments for neutron scattering research, each year carrying out in excess of 1,000 experiments in the physical, chemical, materials, biological and medical sciences for more than 3,000 visiting scientists. HFIR also provides unique facilities for isotope production and neutron irradiation. To learn more about Neutron Sciences at ORNL go to: http://neutrons.ornl.gov.<http://neutrons.ornl.gov/>
The Diffraction Group Leader provides line management and scientific leadership supporting Group staff scientists, visiting scientists, and the user community. The successful candidate will make individual scientific contributions and lead staff efforts to advance research in science using neutrons in studies of structure/property relationships in advanced materials. The Diffraction Group directly supports user research using the nanoscale ordered materials diffractometer (NOMAD), the spallation neutrons and pressure (SNAP) diffractometer, and instruments for powder (POWGEN) and single-crystal (TOPAZ) neutron diffraction at SNS. Current areas of scientific focus include structure/property relationships in novel materials for electrochemical energy storage and production, properties of disordered and amorphous/liquid systems, and fundamental studies of structure under extreme pressures. The Diffraction Group Leader will work closely with group staff, Division and Directorate researchers and management, ORNL scientists and the user community to foster and advance structural research using the full range of neutron scattering capabilities supported by NScD.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
* Lead the Diffraction Group support of user research on identified instruments, including further development of the user base and responsiveness to user priorities;
* Contribute individual research toward solving problems in chemical sciences using neutron scattering;
* Support the scientific and career development of Group staff members and visiting scientists;.
* Clearly communicate capabilities and research accomplishments with a broad and diverse base of stakeholders;
* Execute line management responsibilities including supervision of group staff and the development and execution of NScD
budget and business plans;
* Represent the Group before review committees, advisory committees, and visitors; and at conferences, workshops, invited talks/lectures, and technical meetings;
* Serve as a member of external review teams, editorial boards, advisory committees, and/or conference organizing committees;
* Maintain a strong commitment to the implementation and perpetuation of values and ethics in the work environment;
* Ensure compliance with, and leadership for, environmental, safety, health, and quality program requirements.
Qualifications Required
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in an appropriate science subject with at least 5 years of experience working on forefront problems in crystallography and related structural science using scattering techniques. It is expected that the candidate has the experience and vision needed to support the scientific direction and career development of group staff and the needs of a growing user community. The successful candidate must have demonstrated ability to work with a broad spectrum of people in a research environment. Candidates must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and enjoy working in a team environment, with the collaboration of all levels, disciplines, and diverse cultural backgrounds of the organization.
Qualifications Desired:
A Ph.D. in a related field and 10+ years of related experience. Experience in supporting user research at major facilities is highly desirable. Experience in leading and managing research and development teams is highly desirable.
Work Directions and Interfaces
Reports to the Director of the Chemical and Engineering Materials Division. Communicates effectively with group staff, users, and Division and Directorate management to support and advance neutron scattering science within the Group.
Measures of Effectiveness
Provides work direction to group staff for technical systems and operations. May represent the Division Director in his/her absence. Defined procurement authority, absence approval, travel, etc. based on position.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
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