Requisition Id7520

Purpose:

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is the largest US Department of Energy science and energy laboratory conducting basic and applied research to deliver transformative solutions to compelling problems in energy and security. Our diverse capabilities span a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines enabling the Laboratory to explore fundamental science challenges and to carry out the research needed to accelerate the delivery of solutions to the marketplace.

We seek to hire an Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for the Computing and Computational Sciences Directorate (CCSD). CCSD emphasizes support of the Department of Energy Office of Science mission of the Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program to discover develop and deploy computational and networking capabilities to analyze model simulate and predict complex phenomena.

CCSD sustains leadership and scientific impact in computing and computational sciences by:

• Providing the worlds most powerful open advanced computing ecosystem for scalable computing and simulation data and analytics at any scale and scalable cyber-secure infrastructure for science
• Following a well-defined path for maintaining world leadership in these critical areas
• Recruiting strong diverse candidates to ensure ORNL develops attracts and retains R&D staff members who position the lab for global leadership in each science area
• Delivering leading-edge science relevant to missions of DOE and key federal and state agencies
• Investing in cross-cutting partnerships with industry and academia
• Providing unique opportunity for innovation based on multiagency collaboration
• Focusing on enriching experiences for students and postdoctoral researchers

The ALD serves as an executive member supporting the Laboratory Director in accomplishing the ORNL mission. In this capacity you will lead the science and technology programs in mathematical computational and computer sciences research with responsibilities in three integrating roles to: 1) establish a compelling future vision complemented with a strategic execution plan 2) strengthen stakeholder engagement and relationship management with major sponsors and 3) drive staff professional growth and development while creating organizational momentum that enhances our facilities and capabilities.

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enhance world-leading scientific research programs in mathematics computation and computer sciences as well as deliver high impact science with notable achievements.
• Strengthen science to energy integration at ORNL in areas relevant to mathematical computational and computer sciences researchincluding leading quantum information sciences artificial intelligence advanced computing methods development edge computing among others.
• Manage DOE Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) programs with distinction by ensuring highimpact publications and successful reviews in all program areas including effective oversight of themanagement and operations of the ORNL Leadership Computing Facility.
• Ensure growth of world-leading quantum science research capabilities in the Quantum Science Center (QSC).
• Provide leadership in the integration of computing and computational sciences capabilities across ORNL topromote laboratory-wide growth including materials and chemical sciences energy sciences and technology life and environmentalsciences neutron sciences and national security.
• Provide leadership for the R&D Work Control Management System.
• Integrate and implement commercialization activities through the Directorates business plan and strategies.
• Implement management systems operations safety compliance and performance assessments acrossthe entire Directorate and serve on the Laboratory Leadership Team.
• Work with the Laboratory Director and Leadership Team to identify and implement strategic researchopportunities including LDRD (Laboratory-Directed Research and Development) priorities.
• Manage programmatic funds and discretionary investments for research and program developmentand act as steward for laboratory operations facilities capital and equipment.
• Maintain compliance with Laboratory policies standards and procedures as documented in SBMSand implement operational standards to meet the expectations of the Laboratory Agenda.
• Develop and manage self-assessment programs assuring alignment with the Laboratory CriticalOutcomes the Laboratory Agenda and other internal or DOE performance metrics.
• Act as the primary Directorate contact and represent the Directorate on Lab-Level committees task forces and working groups with a shared responsibility for the overall Lab wide science and technology strategy.
• Identify staffing and other resource requirements and support recruiting initiatives in diversity fellowships and university relations.
• Foster initiatives for employee development through mentoring performance and succession planning.

Qualifications Required:

• Ph.D. in a technical field related to the research conducted in a large Division or Directorate.
• 3-10 years of demonstrated executive management experience including developing and leading large complex and multidisciplinary research programs and organizations.
• An internationally recognized research stature in one of the disciplines within Computing and Computational Sciences andexperience in managing large multidisciplinary science programs.
• Experience communicating with key stakeholders clients program sponsors and internal staff andregarded as a leading expert and visionary.
• Demonstrated experience successfully developing implementing and executing scientific strategy withengagement from critical stakeholders.
• Experience with the DOE Office of Science is preferred especially Advanced Scientific Computing Research.

Special Requirement

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance from the Department of Energy. As such this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

Benefits and Relocation

UT-Battelle offers a generous relocation package to ease the transition process. Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions. If invited to interview be sure to ask your Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Partner) for details.

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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.