Overview
At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.
Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.
The Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate's (PCSD's) strengths in experimental, computational, and theoretical chemistry and materials science, together with our advanced computing, applied mathematics and data science capabilities, are central to the discovery mission we embrace at PNNL. But our most important resource is our people-experts across the range of scientific disciplines who team together to take on the biggest scientific challenges of our time.?
Responsibilities
The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is seeking an individual to provide vision and leadership to strengthen and develop new capabilities in the areas of Chemical Sciences, Geosciences and Biosciences, plan and implement strategies for new facilities and instrumentation, and contribute to developing and implementing new initiatives in this area. A key role of the successful candidate will be to serve as the lab's liaison with the Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Basic Energy Sciences (BES), Chemical Sciences, Geosciences, and Biosciences (CSGB) Division.
The Advisor - Sector Lead will create an integrated strategy that leverages capabilities across multiple directorates including Energy and Environment, National Security, and Earth and Biological Sciences as well as fostering national and international collaborations. This high visibility position has commensurate levels of responsibility. This individual will take full advantage of the new Energy Sciences Center building on PNNL's Richland campus.
The selected scientist must demonstrate a commitment to working with PNNL staff members and engaging those staff members in the broader research enterprise.
In the role of PNNL liaison to BES-CSGB, they will steward PNNL's BES-CSGB portfolio and play a lead role in developing and executing PNNL's strategy for advancing fundamental chemical sciences research. As steward of the BES-CSGB portfolio, responsibilities include:
Working with Program Development Office Director and PNNL principal Investigators to ensure that BES-CSGB sponsored research is directed towards BES-CSGB mission priorities, is well executed, and is appropriately reported.
Communicating regularly with BES-CSGB staff.
Communicating the strategy, scientific focus, and accomplishments to PNNL Leadership, as well as external Advisory Committees and visitors. This activity will involve substantial in-person sponsor interaction.
In developing and executing PNNL's strategy for advancing fundamental chemical sciences, geosciences, and biosciences research, responsibilities include:
Working with PNNL Leadership and staff to define strategic directions that benefit from and enhance the broader strategic objectives of the Laboratory and the Directorates.
Developing investment vehicles to execute the strategy, including acquisitions of infrastructure and equipment, nurturing of partnerships, workforce development, and building scientific foundations through the use of Laboratory Directed Research and Development funds.
In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to work with other offices at PNNL to enhance the recognition of the chemistry community and individual chemists at PNNL.
This position is responsible for providing vision and guidance to strengthen and develop new capabilities at PNNL and then directly apply those capabilities to resolve the nation's most critical chemical challenges. Major areas of responsibility will include:
Leading the development of PNNL's strategy in CSGB.
Serving as PNNL's liaison to DOE, BES-CSGB.
Providing technical leadership and direction for new research and initiatives.
Maintaining a capability development effort to ensure that cutting-edge research tools are available for the PNNL research community.
Establishing an outreach program to attract external collaborators to the facilities and expertise at PNNL.
Providing reports to sponsors and higher-level managers.
Serving as a spokesperson for the PNNL strategy in chemical sciences.
Participating in national and/or international professional societies, advisory groups and/or external collaborations.
Mentoring other senior-level laboratory scientists and engineers and attracting top scientist/engineering talent to PNNL.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualificatoins:
BS/BA and 13 years of relevant experience -OR-
MS/MA or higher and 11 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, Materials Science or a related field.
Prior National Lab or DOE experience.
Experience working with BES-CSGB is desirable, particularly as a funded PI or co-PI.
Demonstrated ability to set and execute strategy.
Demonstrated ability to develop teams with appropriate backgrounds working on focused problems.
Proven ability to develop and lead groundbreaking scientific research.
Demonstrated success in conceiving and attracting funding for research programs involving multiple principal investigators.
Knowledge of government programs, particularly within the Department of Energy, in chemistry, geosciences and/or biosciences.
Experience in managing projects and operating laboratory facilities.
Significant line or programmatic leadership experience.
Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment
Not Applicable
Testing Designated Position
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
About PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!
At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.
Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity
Our laboratory is committed to fostering a work environment where all individuals are treated with fairness and respect while solving critical challenges in fundamental sciences, national security, and energy resiliency. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PNNL considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), protected veteran status, and any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local laws.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures and in employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at careers@pnnl.gov .
Drug Free Workplace
PNNL is committed to a drug-free workplace supported by Workplace Substance Abuse Program (WSAP) and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs.
If you are offered employment at PNNL, you must pass a drug test prior to commencing employment. PNNL complies with federal law regarding illegal drug use. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you test positive for any illegal controlled substance, including marijuana, your offer of employment will be withdrawn.
Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements
As a national laboratory, PNNL is responsible for adhering to the Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) and Department of Energy (DOE) Order 473.1A, which require new employees to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete the applicable tier of federal background investigation post hire and receive a favorable federal adjudication. The tier of federal background investigation will be determined by job duties and national security or public trust responsibilities associated with the job. All tiers of investigation include a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture within the last 1 to 7 years (depending on the applicable tier of investigation). Illegal drug activities include marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws.
For foreign national candidates:
If you have not resided in the U.S. for three consecutive years, you are not eligible for the PIV credential and instead will need to obtain a favorable Local Site Specific Only (LSSO) Federal risk determination to maintain employment. Once you meet the three-year residency requirement thereafter, you will be required to obtain a PIV credential to maintain employment. The tier of federal background investigation required to obtain the PIV credential will be determined by job duties at the time you become eligible for the PIV credential.
Mandatory Requirements
Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from having any affiliation with the foreign government of a country DOE has identified as a "country of risk" without explicit approval by DOE and Battelle. If you are offered a position at PNNL and currently have any affiliation with the government of one of these countries, you will be required to disclose this information and recuse yourself of that affiliation or receive approval from DOE and Battelle prior to your first day of employment.
Rockstar Rewards
Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.
Research Associates excluded.
**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.
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Notice to Applicants
PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.
As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position @type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.
Minimum Salary
USD $188,400.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $318,000.00/Yr.
