Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics Group Leader (T-5) (R&D Manager 4

What You Will Do

This position is open for both internal and external candidates to apply. The Theoretical Division is seeking candidates for the Group Leader position in the Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics Group. The Applied Mathematics and Plasma Physics Group (T-5) in the Theoretical Division conducts research in applied mathematics, numerical analysis, optimization and control, artificial intelligence, image reconstruction/processing, network science, theoretical and computational plasma physics, space weather and fusion energy science.

The group integrates an interdisciplinary team of researchers trained in mathematics, statistics, computer science, physics and engineering.

The group leader's responsibilities include:

• Strategic and operational management of the group
• Participation in division-level visions and strategies
• Promoting and maintaining fruitful scientific interactions with both internal and external organizations
• Working with staff scientists to recruit, mentor, and develop outstanding new scientific talent
• Fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and environment
• Development of new opportunities to support the research enterprise in the group
• Direct supervision of the group's staff with responsibility for their performance evaluation, salary, and career development

The group is composed of 43 staff scientists and 26 postdoctoral fellows who are supported by an annual budget of over $50M from multiple sponsors, including DOE (NNSA, Office of Science, Office of Electricity, ARPA-E), DOD and NASA. The group contributes to national and global security, with its researchers combining mathematical modeling, large scale computer simulations, and AI/data science to support Los Alamos National Laboratory's enhanced deterrence mission.

The group leader's responsibilities include management of the group, working with the division management, promoting and maintaining fruitful scientific interactions with organizations at LANL, working with staff scientists to recruit and develop outstanding new scientific talent, and to help develop new opportunities to support this research, and to develop the careers of graduate students, postdocs, and staff. The group leader must also conduct an active and vibrant research program at approximately 50% of their time.

• Demonstrated expertise and record of accomplishment in one or more of the research areas described above; the ability to contribute technically to one or more group projects, and the ability to develop programs in associated technical areas.
• Effective and successful leadership experience, preferably in a scientific or technical team, group, or project setting.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, supervising, and facilitating the technical work of scientific researchers at all levels.
• Effective communication skills, which includes, for example, an ability to engage in technical conversations across disciplines, an ability to discuss program strategies with current and potential sponsors, an ability to delegate tasks to staff and administrators, and an ability to interact with all levels of Laboratory management.

Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution and 8 years related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Experience building collaborative relationships across group, division, laboratory, and national boundaries.
• Experience proposing, developing, and sustaining research programs.
• Demonstrated record of recruitment and mentoring of excellent scientists.
• Active Q Clearance

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position…