Information Sciences; CAI-Group Leader; R&D Manager

Position: Information Sciences (CAI-3) Group Leader (R&D Manager 4)
** What You Will Do*
* Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a Group Leader for the Information Sciences (CAI-3) group within the Computing and Artificial Intelligence Division, where research and innovation in data science and computing directly support national security missions. The group conducts cutting-edge research across a diverse range of fields, including machine learning, quantum computing, combinatorics, research workflows, computer vision, and in-situ analysis for extreme-scale physics simulations.

You will set scientific direction, develop people, and sustain a research portfolio that connects fundamental advances with mission needs. Working with the Deputy Group Leader, you will be accountable for the group's technical performance, workforce, finances, and operations.

Key responsibilities include:

+ Establish research priorities and build programs with Laboratory partners and external sponsors.

+ Recruit, mentor, and retain outstanding researchers, and develop future technical and organizational leaders.

+   Oversee budgets, staffing, and program commitments while sustaining long-term scientific capabilities.

+   Empower the deputy and technical team leaders through clear responsibilities, delegation, and accountability.

+   Promote scientific excellence, collaboration, and a respectful workplace with strong safety and security practices.

+   Contribute to strategy and management across the Computing and Artificial Intelligence Division.

** What You Need*
* ** Minimum

Job Requirements:

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* + Technical achievement:
Significant scientific or technical contributions in one or more of CAI-3's research areas, demonstrated through publications, software, algorithms, or mission capabilities.

+ Technical leadership:
Demonstrated ability to set research direction, lead multidisciplinary teams, and guide frontier technical work to successful outcomes.

+   Staff leadership and development:
Experience mentoring researchers, developing technical leaders, and building a collaborative, respectful work environment.

+   Research management:
Experience managing resources and commitments, building partnerships, and communicating technical priorities to staff, sponsors, and leadership.

** Education/

Experience:

** 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

** Desired

Qualifications:

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* + Advanced degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or a related field.

+ Recognized expertise and scientific leadership extending across multiple areas of the group's research.

+   Success developing and sustaining funded research programs with DOE, NNSA, or other national security sponsors.

+   Experience translating research advances into widely used scientific software or mission capabilities.

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

** Position commitment:
** 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 commitment for this position is 1 year.

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

** Note to Applicants:*
* Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

** Where You Will Work*
* Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

§  PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide…