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.gov<mailto:qs...@bnl.gov> or Mr. Peter Esposito at petere...@bnl.gov<mailto:petere...@bnl.gov>
