Argonne National Laboratory invites applications for the position of Deputy Associate Laboratory Director DALD for Science & Technology, at the Photon Sciences Directorate (PSC) of Argonne National Laboratory. PSC is home to the Advanced Photon Source (APS), the leading high-brightness hard x-ray synchrotron light source in the world, and one of the large-scale scientific user facilities funded by Basic Energy Sciences in the Office of Science of the Department of Energy. PSC is also developing new accelerator technologies for future light sources. The APS facility has 72 experimental facilities that attract more than 5,000 unique scientific users each year carrying out research in various disciplines in the natural sciences. The APS is one of the most productive large scale user facilities in the world, with more than 40,000 publications to date, many societal impacts and operating in direct support of the nation’s economic competitiveness. The facility recently completed a major accelerator upgrade to a 4th generation storage ring that will deliver world-leading X-ray brightness. The upgrade is also transforming our X-ray research capabilities by delivering 9 new beamlines and upgrades to 14 of our existing beamlines.

The DALD is responsible for the science and R&D strategic programs in PSC and oversees the strategic partnership program including scientific and technology partnerships with the existing Collaborative Access Teams of the APS. They are responsible for developing future programs and setting up new initiatives sponsored by DOE office of science and other DOE departments, or in collaboration with other federal agencies or sponsors. The DALD is a member of the APS senior management team, contributing to the strategy of PSC and the APS and broader R&D directions supported at the laboratory level. The DALD is working closely with the Argonne Accelerator Institute to support new R&D initiatives relevant to photon sciences. They will also work in close partnership with their counterparts in other Argonne science directorates and the Argonne Science & Technology Partnership and Outreach Directorate (STPO) to strengthen industrial access to the APS and possibly develop joint public/partnership initiatives in support of the DOE mission.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Associate Laboratory Director to develop and implement strategic plans that align with PSC and the APS's mission and goals.
• Responsible for an ambitious R&D portfolio in X-ray science and technology including the rapid deployment of AI methods to accelerate scientific discovery.
• Responsible for partnering activities at PSC and APS, including the scientific coordination of Collaborative Access Teams.
• Support the development and execution of major projects and initiatives, including facility upgrades and expansions.
• Provide scientific oversight for new major beamline projects, or Major Item of Equipment projects.
• Collaborate with leaders inside and outside the Laboratory to cultivate and create new partnerships with industry, DOE, academia, and other stakeholders to build strategic collaborations and amplify the Laboratory’s capabilities and S&T breakthroughs in X-ray science.
• Partners with the laboratory deputy director for science and technology and peers in other Argonne directorates on major lab initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, cultivating, and forming relationships to broaden or deepen partner commitments and achieve outcome metrics.
• Support the development of the research part of laboratory annual plan and participates in internal reviews of new laboratory initiatives.
• Responsible for conducting periodic scientific evaluation of the APS facility and coordinating reviews with APS advisory bodies, particularly the Science Advisory Committee.
• Engage with U.S. light source deputies for science to coordinate science and technology strategies where appropriate.
• Mentor and develop future scientific leaders, promoting professional growth and excellence.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in physical sciences or life sciences.
• Strong understanding of synchrotron radiation science and its applications.
• Extensive, successful experience at large-scale scientific facilities.
• Proven track record of leadership and experience of strategic planning in a scientific environment.
• Comprehensive organizational, leadership and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
• Ability to model Argonne’s core values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.
• Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and ability to interact with people at all levels both within and outside the laboratory.
• May be required to perform other duties as assigned.

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