R&D Manager 3

What You Will Do

As the Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3) of the Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology, the selected candidate will partner with the T-2 Group Leader, the Theoretical Division leadership team and senior staff to provide scientific leadership and technical management for the group. The DGL will report to the Group Leader and serve on the T Division management team. The Deputy Group Leader will assist and complement the Group Leader in maintaining a strong and healthy research environment within group, advocating for the group’s scientific excellence, ensuring effective program execution and sound fiscal management, stimulating program development activities, promoting personnel development, and other business administrative issues. The position is funded at 50% with the expectation that for the other 50%, the successful candidate will conduct funded research and development activities that are in alignment with the capabilities and direction of the group.

T-2 is the Nuclear and Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology group within the Theoretical Division at Los Alamos. The group carries out forefront research in Nuclear Theory, High Energy Physics Theory, Astrophysics, Nuclear Data, and Applications of Nuclear-Plasma physics. There are 23 technical staff members in T-2 and about 25 postdocs. In addition, the group typically hosts about 10 students each summer. T-2 has a research budget of slightly over $20M, 35% of which comes from the DOE Office of Science, 33% from laboratory LDRD funding, and about 20% from the weapons program.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant experience in, one or more of the research, capabilities, or applications within the group as demonstrated by a strong record of publication and invited talks.

• A record of successfully recruiting, mentoring, and retaining excellent and staff, students, or postdocs

• Experience as a strong team-oriented leader who fosters an inclusive and welcoming work environment and encourages and empowers others

• Effective communication skills, which will include, for example, an ability to engage in technical conversations with Ph.D.-level researchers, an ability to discuss program strategies with current and potential sponsors, an ability to delegate tasks to staff and administrators, and an ability to interact with all levels of Laboratory management.

Education/Experience : Five or more years of research experience after receiving a Ph.D. in engineering, physics, applied mathematics, physics, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in building and managing teams and projects across organizational boundaries.

• Demonstrated success in developing and sustaining research programs that attract support from the Nuclear Weapons Program, DOE, LDRD, DoD, or private industry

• Knowledge of Laboratory, DOE, and other national programs relevant to T-2 research.

• Experience in interactions between national laboratories, universities, and industry.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance, which generally requires U.S. citizenship.

Location: This position will be physically located in Los Alamos, NM.

COVID Vaccine: The COVID vaccine is mandatory for all Laboratory employees, on-site contractors, and on-site subcontractors unless granted an accommodation under applicable state or federal law. This requirement will apply to those working on-site, those teleworking, and all new hires.

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 Year.

Note to Applicants:

• Contact Anna Hayes-Sterbenz ([email protected]@lanl.gov) or Melanie Vigil ([email protected] ) for more details about this position

• To receive full consideration for the position please submit a complete application online through the Los Alamos National Laboratory jobs portal. In addition to submitting their CV, applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter describing their research interests and addressing the above requirements and qualifications.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid maternity and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2-Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements

• for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: Position is eligible to participate in the Triad Incentive Compensation Program.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [email protected] or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. Appointment Type

Regular

Regular

Contact Details
Contact Name Vigil, Melanie Louise
Email [email protected]
Work Telephone
Vacancy Name: IRC91331
Organization Name T-2/Nuc & Particle Phys, Astrophys & Cosmol
Minimum Salary 135800
Maximum Salary 235600
Req ID: IRC91331
Category: Other