Associate Division Director for Structural Biology
National Synchrotron Light Source II
Brookhaven National Laboratory
The Photon Sciences Directorate at Brookhaven National Laboratory is seeking an
experienced and internationally recognized scientist to fill a new leadership
position as Associate Division Director (ADD) for Structural Biology in the
Photon Division. Reporting to the Division Director, the ADD for Structural
Biology will work closely with the Chief Life Scientist to lead the Photon
Sciences effort to plan, develop, and conduct a highly productive and
high-impact structural biology program at NSLS-II structural biology beamlines
covering a suite of techniques from macromolecular crystallography to X-ray
scattering. NSLS-II is a new third generation synchrotron facility being
constructed on Long Island, New York with extremely high brightness and
exceptional beam stability that are expected to benefit the structural biology
program.
Specific roles and responsibilities include:
* Leading the effort in planning and implementing structural biology
beamlines and supporting facilities and associated scientific programs,
including interacting with various stakeholders such as the scientific user
community and funding agencies
* Coordinating and overseeing structural beamline development, upgrade,
and operation activities with scientists and user communities, including
oversight of partner user programs and staff beam time usages
* Managing all aspects of staffing and budgetary resources of the
Structural Biology Program including workforce planning, developing,
recommending, and implementing approved staffing and budgetary plans as required
* Conducting a research program in structural biology, methodology, or
synchrotron instrumentation
* Ensuring a safe, positive, and productive working environment
Qualifications Required:
* Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, or a related field
* Minimum of 10 years of working experience associated with managing or
developing synchrotron-based structural biology programs or facilities
* Experience in synchrotron-based research in structural biology
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* The ability to interact effectively in a team environment with a
diverse group of scientists, engineers, technical staff, users, and other
stakeholders
Qualifications Preferred:
* Active research program in structural biology or in methodology or
synchrotron instrumentation
* Experience with grant writing and demonstrated success in securing
research funding
* Prior experience in managing construction and/or operation of a
synchrotron beamline or instrumentation, including project planning, execution,
reporting, and budget and resource management
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee
benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation
employees receive. Our benefits program includes but is not limited to: Medical
Plans, Vacation, Holidays, Dental Plans, Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan,
Retirement Plan, On-site Child Development Center, swimming pool, weight room,
tennis courts and many other employee perks and benefits. BNL is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse
workforce.
Please visit http://www.bnl.gov/HR/careers/ and apply to Job ID# 16185
For questions, please contact Dr. Qun Shen at
qs...@bnl.govmailto:qs...@bnl.gov or Mr. Peter Esposito at
petere...@bnl.govmailto:petere...@bnl.gov
