BES Materials Sciences Point of Contact

Requisition Id 13779 

Overview:  

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) seeks a scientific leader to serve as the point of contact (POC) to the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Materials Sciences and Engineering (MSE) Division. The position oversees a broad materials science and engineering portfolio at ORNL, with integrated efforts in growth, characterization, theory, modeling and simulation. The portfolio benefits from interactions with ORNL's user facilities, including the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR), and the Oak Ridge Leadership Computing Facility (OLCF).

As a DOE Office of Science national laboratory, ORNL has an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 7,000 people. Our vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation.

Major Duties/Responsibilities: 

The MSE POC role provides a unique opportunity for a highly motivated visionary leader to shape the future direction of an exceptional research portfolio that spans multiple R&D divisions at ORNL. The POC’s responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and guiding a forefront materials science and engineering research program
• Working across the laboratory to build and implement a strategic vision for the portfolio
• Being responsive to requests from DOE and ORNL management
• Ensuring a culture of inclusion, collaboration, equality, staff engagement, and high ethical standards across the portfolio
• Conducting world-leading materials science research; the POC role is a minimum of 60% effort with the remaining time devoted to research
• Acting as a spokesperson and advocate for the MSE portfolio
• Delivering ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
• A minimum of fifteen years of professional research experience beyond the doctorate in academia, industry, or a national laboratory
• A distinguished record of research achievement, as evidenced by scholarly publications, patents, and funded research programs
• Experience with the DOE Office of Science, Basic Energy Sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enjoys working in a team environment
• Record of supporting the professional development of research staff
• Demonstrated strength in strategic planning

Special Requirements:

When applying for this position, please provide a CV, list of publications and patents, and names and email addresses of five people who can provide reference letters. 

Work Direction and Interfaces:

This position reports to the Division Director for the Materials Sciences and Technology Division and works directly with the Associate Lab Director for the Physical Sciences Directorate. The position also interfaces with administrative staff, technical peers, other points of contact, DOE, managers, and visitors to ORNL. 

For more information about ORNL and Physical Sciences Directorate, visit http://www.ornl.gov and https://www.ornl.gov/directorate/psd.

Benefits at ORNL: 

ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain talented people. The laboratory offers many employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to help you and your family live happy and healthy. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also provided for convenience.

Other benefits include the following: 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, and Employee Discounts.

If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

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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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.