Fuel Cycle Science and Technology Division Director

Fuel Cycle Science and Technology Division Director

We are seeking a motivated and capable leader to serve as Division Director of the Fuel Cycle Science and Technology Division orting to and working closely with the Associate Lab Director (ALD) of the Fusion and Fission Energy and Science Directorate (FFESD), the Division Director is responsible for advancing ORNL capabilities and interests in supporting advanced nuclear fuel cycles.

ORNL, with FFESD at the lead, has world-class capabilities spanning nuclear fuel fabrication, advanced characterization, post-irradiation characterization, design and deployment of irradiation tests fielded in the High Flux Isotope Reactor and companion facilities, actinide chemistry, separations processes, used fuel handling, transportation, and nuclear waste forms. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and executing a vision that brings together capabilities from across ORNL to deliver technical understanding and solutions that address emergent needs of nuclear fuel qualification, licensing, back end options, fuel cycle analysis and domestic nuclear fuel cycle strategy.

Leaning on a long, rich history in nuclear R&D, ORNL remains a key innovator and contributor with an extensive set of core strengths residing in the Fuel Cycle Science and Technology Division (FCSTD), and throughout the Lab. In addition to a diverse set of research and development (R&D) capabilities that are solving the most complicated aspects of nuclear energy development, ORNL has multiple partnerships with private companies in the development and execution of key components of their technology roadmaps.

The DOE Office of Nuclear Energy (DOE-NE) and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) are key sponsors of FCSTD. The Director will be responsible for key interfaces and strategy to capture and execute programs supported by these and other DOE offices.

The Director will be responsible for ideating, developing, and completing a multidimensional R&D program that motivates, drives, and supports the nation's nuclear energy fuel cycle needs. This will include foundational R&D programs targeting rapid advances in the underlying science and technology, translational R&D that converts this knowledge to solutions, and supportive R&D that provides subject matter expertise to interested industry partners.

Developing and adjusting the appropriate mix of these programs as well as the necessary skill mix will be a key responsibility for the FCST Director.

About ORNL:
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