[Cugapost] Accelerator Operations, Research and Development Associate Director

[Lorelei Chopard]

Job Details

Accelerator Operations, Research and Development Associate Director
Job ID #: 11813 	Location: Newport News, VA
Functional Area: Science 	Division: Accelerator Ops, R & D
Position Type: Regular 	Education Required: Doctorate (Professional)
Experience Required: 10+ years 	Relocation Provided: Yes



	



Position Description

POSITION POSTED: APRIL 7, 2017
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Position Summary:*//

The Associate Director for Accelerator Operations, Research and 
Development is responsible for:

  * all aspects of the safe operation, maintenance and improvement of
    the accelerator complex,
  * the execution of the accelerator research and development program,
    including the operation of test facilities, and
  * the successful delivery of project scope within cost and schedule

Responsibilities include the management of the Accelerator Division of 
approximately165 staff including 85 scientists and engineers. The 
Division operates the 12 GeV Continuous Electron Beam Accelerator 
Facility in support of the experimental nuclear physics program and user 
community, numbering more than 1500 scientists. In addition the Division 
conducts fundamental research and development in the science and 
technology of particle beams, utilizing extensive research infrastructure.

Working in concert with other members of laboratory management, the 
Associate Director participates in strategic planning, policy formation, 
budgeting, and science initiatives. The Associate Director represents 
the laboratory with government agencies, the international physics 
community, other laboratories, universities, as well as stakeholders.

*Specific Duties and Responsibilities:*

  * Direct design, construction, operation, maintenance and improvement
    of the accelerator complex to support accelerator operation meeting
    established commitments for run-time and accelerator performance.
  * Direct accelerator science and technology research and development
    activities to develop future facility capabilities and concepts and
    to maintain state-of-the-art capabilities at CEBAF.
  * Establish strategy and direction for the laboratory’s accelerator
    technology capabilities in alignment with strategic plans
    established by top Lab management and executive leadership to ensure
    that the laboratory is well-positioned to contribute to future
    national and international accelerator projects.
  * Provide support to the user community to ensure responsiveness to
    user needs and overall scientific productivity; collect and report
    performance data that demonstrate productivity of operations.
  * Represent the laboratory with the national and international
    accelerator community.
  * Supports the Laboratory Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative
    Action goals and programs.  Leads Diversity and Inclusion
    initiatives within the Division.
  * Drive Safety and Environmental Stewardship through all Division
    activities
  * Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement

Position Requirements

*Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: *

  * A deep knowledge of the broad field of accelerator science and
    technology along with a vision for the future evolution of the
    Division and its mission
  * Ability to nurture the efforts of the entire Division and to set a
    tone and direction, which will ensure excellence on the world scale.
  * Demonstrated excellent leadership and management skills

*Education and Experience:*

  * Ph. D. in physics or other relevant field with twenty years of
    experience in particle accelerator operation, construction, research
    and development.
  * At least five years of experience in a senior management position.
  * A record of successful management of large scientific research and
    development facilities or projects

Mental Requirements

·Ability to comprehend, formulate, and communicate highly abstract concepts
·Ability to express or exchange complex ideas by means of spoken and 
written communication
·Capable of analytic and deductive reasoning
·Ability to organize, prioritize, lead, manage, and complete highly 
complex, long-range projects

Physical Requirements

• Ability to get across various locations on the laboratory site and 
access work areas
• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods
• Visual capabilities sufficient to use computer workstations, read 
documents, and see safety alarms
• Auditory capabilities to hear safety alarms

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab) is an 
Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring or 
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, sex, sexual 
orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability 
or veteran status or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or 
local law. As part of the Lab's equal employment opportunity policy, we 
also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and 
Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, 
disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected 
veterans, Armed Forces, and qualified disabled persons are introduced 
into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.


	

12000 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News,VA 23606 • Phone: (757) 269-7100 
Fax: (757) 267-7363
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is managed by Jefferson 
Science Associates, LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy

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