[Neutron] ORNL: Lead Scientist for Modeling and Simulation of Neutron Data

[Levesque, Cerissa J.]

Job Posting Title
Lead Scientist for Modeling and Simulation of Neutron Data-NB50381742

Posted Date

07/24/2013
End Posting Date
09/20/2013

Purpose
The Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) 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/>

Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks to hire a lead scientist to establish a strategy for modeling and simulation of neutron data and to grow the Center for Accelerated Materials Modeling (CAMM). Our approach is based on complementary and synergistic research activities in modeling, simulation, data analysis and experimentation. This center is funded by the Office of Basic Energy Science in the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science and is based on a long standing collaboration between the Neutron Sciences Directorate (NScD) and the Computational and Computer Sciences Directorate (CCSD) at ORNL. The successful candidate will express a vision for research in particular areas of materials science, incorporating strengths in modeling, simulation, analysis and experimental methods that emphasizes the validity of an integrated approach.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

- Responsible for leading and expanding the Center for Advanced Materials Modeling (CAMM). Will need to work with the sponsor within DOE to communicate expectations and deliverables.
- Responsible for managing a budget of several million dollars over the next few years and reporting requirements related to the budget.
- Responsible for managing a team that establishes scientific leadership to develop advanced data analysis, modeling and simulation methods for neutron scattering data.
- Must be able to manage multi-disciplinary team from different ORNL Directorates and different Divisions within NScD.
- Must be able to work with Department of Energy and other key stakeholders to include University of Tennessee and other core universities to establish and maintain outstanding relationships.
- Must have outstanding communication skills and be able to present to a variety of audiences material related to neutron scattering and modeling.
- Maintain and extend the outstanding and collaborative relationships between Neutron Sciences Directorate, Computational
Sciences Directorate and Physical Sciences to develop a common vision for the future of modeling and simulation in

materials science and neutron scattering.
Qualifications Required

PhD required in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Modeling, Computational Materials Science or other science related field. Must have five to ten years of Computational Materials Science and Modeling experience. It is expected that the candidate will demonstrate the experience and vision needed to advance the state of the art in modeling, theory and simulation extracting scientific knowledge from neutron scattering data. The successful candidate should have at least five years of management experience working in a diverse 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:
Previous experience with developing strategies for neutron scattering and modeling while in an executive management role is preferred. Previous DOE experience with proposal writing and Field Work Proposals is desired. A demonstrated ability to collaborate and complete projects within a diverse scientific and cultural research community is preferred.

Work Directions and Interfaces

Reports to the NDAV Division Director. Interfaces with facility users and stakeholders, directors of other divisions within the
Directorate, other ORNL divisions, partner laboratories, Department of Energy headquarters and the DOE site office.
Employment Status
Full-Time
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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