Requisition Id4190
Overview: We are seeking a Group Leader for the Nanofaborication Research Laboratory in the Nanomaterials Sythesis Section of the Center for Nanophase Materials Sciences (CNMS), Physical Sciences Directorate (PSD), at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL).

As Group Leader, you will formulate and lead a CNMS- and ORNL-wide forefront nanoscience research effort in nanofabrication that takes advantage of existing capabilities in synthesis, characterization, modeling/simulation, and neutron scattering. You will lead efforts in the R&D of nanofabrication tools, techniques, and structures to elucidate fundamental properties required for the development of advanced materials for energy applications. The Group Leader also manages a dynamic user program in nanofabrication, and enhances the nanofabrication science program by taking full advantage of ORNL's leadership in neutron science and high-performance computing.

The Nanomaterials Synthesis Section develops innovative methods to precisely synthesize, process, and characterize functional macromolecules, nanomaterials, and nanostructures to understand structure, property, and function in support of the user program and theme science. The Nanofaborication Research Laboraotry develops methods to fabricate nanostructures using best-in-class lithographic, etching, thin-film deposition, and characterization tools. The CNMS provides national and international user community access to expertise and equipment for a broad range of nanoscience research, including nanomaterials synthesis, nanofabrication, imaging/microscopy/characterization, and theory/modeling/simulation.

Purpose
The Group Leader will provide Research and Development (R&D) leadership to the group that strategically advances science and technology consistent with ORNL's aspiration to be the world's premier R&D institution and ORNL's science culture.

The R&D Group Leader brings together a group of peers with the primary goal of pursuing global scientific leadership in their field, nurtures ORNL's culture among group members, and continues to build and scale up individual excellence and impact in R&D. The R&D Group Leader reports to and works closely with the R&D Section Head to implement the group's scientific vision; develops group members to enable their career advancement; establishes capabilities that enable programs to excel at the forefront of science and technology; performs R&D to advance the field of knowledge and/or technology in one's respective specialty; sets, implements, and models standards for performance of work consistent with Environment, Safety, Security, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements and business rules; and ensures a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels safe, heard, and appreciated-a workplace that sets an example for the broader community.

Research:
Scientists/engineers/analysts are recognized leaders in their area of technical expertise. Initiates, leads and performs independent R&D on an ongoing basis. Expectations are consistent with those for RP-D/R-04 or higher.

Leadership:
- Develop a vision and implement a cohesive group research strategy to ensure the success of new and ongoing research projects to position the group for future success.
- Develop and implement plans to exploit new opportunities and/or expand existing efforts.
- Assist staff in setting performance goals consistent with the group's strategy and members' long-term career goals. Provide feedback to address performance issues in a timely manner.
- Provide relevant input to assist the R&D Section Head with staff development while providing direct and impactful guidance to staff on regular basis.
- Attract a quality, diverse pool of top candidates and hire staff members who are committed to world-class R&D and aspire to be the best in their field.
- Lead by example by exercising the principles in ORNL's \\"Research Code of Conduct\\" as a guide for proposing, performing, and communicating research.
- Coach and mentor staff regarding Battelle's \\"Safe Conduct of Research\\" principles
- Lead ESH&Q by example and ensure all work is carried out safely, securely, and in compliance with ORNL policies, standards, and procedures.
- Exemplify a commitment to \\"One ORNL\\" by modeling lab expectations for excellence in research, operations, and community engagement, and by working cooperatively to leverage capabilities across the lab.

Service:
- Serve as immediate supervisor for staff members in group.
- Encourage staff to \\"think and dream big,\\" take appropriate risks in their work, and develop skills that will enable them to pursue new ideas, scientific passions, and research programs.
- Advance the reputation of the group members and standing of the group as a whole through establishing collaborations, Professional Society leadership and involvement, and organization of technical events.
- Support group members by consistently reviewing technical products such as proposals, publications, and artifacts to ensure high quality and consistency with ORNL standards.
- Build strong teams across ORNL.
- Connect staff to your scientific network and professional societies.
- Hold regular scientific/technical group meetings and be visible in the labs and workplace.
- Assume front-line responsibility for safety in the group's laboratory; mentor and empower the Laboratory Space Managers to create a strong safety culture.
- Effectively communicate the importance of protecting proprietary or sensitive information and complying with ORNL cybersecurity policies and guidelines.

Accountabilities:
- To group staff, for the quality and safety of their work environment and opportunity for professional growth.
- To R&D section head, for world-leading science and technology directions, safe effective, and compliant operations, ownership of assigned staff, facilities, and equipment, and the quality of products and services.
- To customer, for the quality of products and service

Authorities:
- Develop a vision and implement a strategy to pursue world-leading science and technology directions for the R&D group.
- Hold staff accountable for performance
- Act to ensure safe and effective operations
- Hire staff
- Certify the technical quality of the group's products and services

Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a Ph.D. with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, a M.S. with a minimum of 12-year experience or a B.S. with 15-years of experience.
- Qualified candidates should have demonstrated experience in leading R&D teams

Preferred Qualifications:
- An internationally recognized record of research in the field as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences
- Prior experience managing and guiding user research at a complex national user facility.
- Ability to be a self-starter, work independently and participate creatively in a collaborative team effort
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities, multi-task and adapt to ever changing needs

Relocation:Moving can be overwhelming and expensive. 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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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.