Deputy Group Leader

What You Will Do

Seeking outstanding candidates to join the Physics Division Management Team serving in half-time Deputy Group Leader (DGL) positions. Physics Division is a leader in experimental physics serving the national interest. Our members design, execute, and analyze one-of-a-kind experiments that challenge, improve, and validate our understanding of fundamental and applied physics underpinning Los Alamos National Laboratory's national security mission.

This vacancy will be used to fill multiple group-level vacancies within the Division. Candidates will be considered across groups and selected based on the best fit for each individual groups' needs and desired qualifications.

• Dynamic Imaging & Radiography (P-1) Advancing the frontiers of nuclear physics beyond the Standard Model, weapons physics, imaging, diagnostic development, and radiography through the application of state-of-the-art particle and photon detection technologies along with advanced methods for capturing and analyzing transient phenomena.
• Applied & Fundamental Physics (P-2) Executing a range of fundamental and applied research in various physics disciplines, including dark matter searches, neutrinos, plasma physics, and fluid dynamics by applying innovative advanced diagnostics, high-speed imaging, and data analysis to solve complex national security challenges.
• Nuclear & Particle Physics & Applications (P-3) Using the world's most advanced scientific facilities to precisely study properties of the neutron; nuclear reactions that underpin nuclear energy, national security, and the cosmos; and the structure and dynamics of strongly interacting matter.
• Thermonuclear Plasma Physics (P-4) Leveraging plasma under extreme conditions to solve critical scientific challenges such as advancing weapons physics and generating fusion energy. Our research spans radiation hydrodynamics, shock physics, thermonuclear burn, radiation transport, inertial and magnetized fusion, and kinetic plasma phenomena.

The DGL will partner with the Group Leader and the other Deputy Group Leader in their respective group to provide management and scientific leadership of the group. Activities will involve operational supervision of group activities, supporting the group's strategic and tactical planning, helping develop and advocate for programs, promoting effective partnering with other LANL and outside organizations, overseeing group finances, managing human resources, and managing safety & security.

Because this is a half-time role, the DGL will be expected to spend the other half of their time performing technical work in an area affiliated with the work of the group.

Groups are made up of experimental physicists, engineers, technicians, postdocs and students engaged in a range of fundamental and applied research. We support diverse programs that include scientists of many nationalities and backgrounds, participation in experiments worldwide, sponsorship of workshops and conferences, unclassified and classified experiments, and legacy and modern data analysis and interpretation.

The new DGL will be a member of the Physics Division Leadership Team, ideal candidates will demonstrate a passion to help support our vision, embrace our values, and possess a strong sense of shared outcome. The DGL will contribute to the group management team by partnering to effectively implement strategies to ensure the success of the group and all its staff members, safely and securely and with environmental awareness.

The DGL will support the Group Leader in achieving operational excellence, mission execution, and project deliverables on time and on budget, as well as in administrative duties that ensure our staff members' success.

Since this is a half-time position, the successful candidate will also maintain a thriving technical program that aligns with or enriches the group's portfolio.

• A history of working collaboratively and respectfully to create a safe, secure, and positive work environment enabling staff to thrive.
• Demonstrated research background and technical expertise relevant to one or more of the group/division's focus areas, with experience conducting research and/or development activities and addressing complex technical challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective teams, foster collaborative relationships, and create a safe, secure,…