Director, Molecular Biophysics & Integrated Bioimaging Division - 98139

Division: NE-NERSC

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) is seeking an experienced scientific leader to serve as Director of the Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging Division. Reporting to the Associate Laboratory Director for Biosciences, the Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging (MBIB) Division Director is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the research and operations activities of the Division, overseeing an annual budget of approximately $32 million and a staff of 200 employees and affiliates. The Director has full responsibility for all areas of management within the Division, including scientific research, operations, finance, human resources, and safety. A key responsibility is to develop innovative initiatives to foster the Division’s long-term vision, supporting the creation of research programs that will serve this vision and empowering scientists to achieve research targets in line with this vision. In addition, the Director is expected to build and maintain an active portfolio of research aligned with one of the MBIB Division research priorities.

The Director will serve as a member of the Biosciences Area leadership team, comprised of the Area Associate Laboratory Director, Division and Facility Directors, and Area Scientific and Operations Deputies. As a member of Berkeley Lab's management, the Director is expected to build collaborative partnerships and programs within the Biosciences Area, with other Divisions across Berkeley Lab, and with external research institutions, academia, and the broader ecosystem that includes industry partners, other national laboratories, and state and federal agencies. The Director will serve as a spokesperson for the Division in interactions with the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies. The MBIB Division Director will contribute to the leadership of large-scale Laboratory initiatives and responsible stewardship of the Lab’s research, people and assets, including establishing a culture of excellence, equity, and inclusion, while promoting a diverse and welcoming culture at Berkeley Lab.

About Berkeley Lab and the MBIB Division:

Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship, which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive.

Berkeley Lab’s Biosciences Area is a leader in the advancement of biological science relevant to national-scale challenges in energy, environment, health, biomanufacturing, and technology development. The MBIB Division’s mission is to generate a mechanistic and predictive understanding of biological processes by developing and applying molecular- and meso-scale visualization and advanced spectroscopies, enabling the control, manipulation, and generation of biological function. The Division’s world-class research programs in Bioenergetics, Cellular and Tissue Imaging, and Structural Biology are primarily funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and DOE Office of Science, including Biological and Environmental Research, Basic Energy Sciences, and Advanced Scientific Computing Research programs. Additional funding comes from industry partnerships and Laboratory Directed Research and Development. MBIB research areas include mechanistic studies of biological systems, such as photosynthetic and bio-inspired synthetic systems, molecular structure and dynamics of biological macromolecules, neurobiology, cancer biology, plant biology, microbiology, and cell biology. To explore scientific questions in these areas, MBIB researchers apply a spectrum of cutting-edge approaches, including state-of-the-art imaging methods, X-ray techniques, spectroscopy, and cryo-EM. Learn more about the MBIB Division here.

Key Responsibilities:

Research Leadership:

• Provide scientific and operational leadership for MBIB Division’s research programs. Promote and ensure scientific excellence and quality of research in the Division, enhancing existing research programs and developing new programs that address the national-scale goals described in the Biosciences Strategic Plan and that fall within the purview of the Division.

• Develop and maintain an independently funded research program/portfolio in an area aligned with MBIB Division research priorities.

• Participate in formulating the research policy and long-term direction of the Laboratory as a whole, and provide consultation to the Laboratory Director, Deputy Directors, and Associate Laboratory Director regarding new initiatives for the strategic direction of the Laboratory.

• Assist and support the Division research groups and managers in achieving research goals, setting high expectations for research quality and productivity, ensuring that quality, productivity and schedule expectations are met, and assuring that staff has excellent research capabilities consistent with research goals.

Partnership, Communications, and Culture:

• Work collaboratively with the Associate Laboratory Director and the Area leadership team to develop research initiatives, programs, and other activities that advance the mission of the Biosciences Area.

• Act as chief spokesperson for the MBIB Division in interactions with Division staff and sponsors, Lab community, and external agencies, including serving as a key liaison to officials within DOE.

• Collaborate effectively with other Division and Area investigators to define and achieve common or cross-cutting research goals.

• Facilitate collaborative research activities and programs with UC Berkeley and other research institutions, and develop cooperative programs with industry and foundations to the mutual benefit of Berkeley Lab and its partners.

• Develop programs with industrial partners to advance Division and DOE goals, working with Berkeley Lab's Intellectual Property Office to consider entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and commercialization of Division science.

• Champion and communicate MBIB Division’s mission, goals, and research accomplishments to Division members, funding sponsors, Berkeley Lab staff and leadership, and to the broader research community. Participate in the review of MBIB scientific external communications.

• Lead by example to ensure that Berkeley Lab’s principles of stewardship, inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability are modeled and implemented.

Research Operations:

• Working in consultation and coordination with the Area, responsible for all areas of operations management within the MBIB Division and its staff of 200 employees (including scientists, postdoctoral • Partner with Operations Deputies to ensure operational efficiencies across the full range of operations areas, including budgets, funding, workforce planning, human resources, environmental, health, and safety, property, space, and facilities management.

• Manage strategically critical human resource management processes, such as annual salary and performance management process, scientific staff promotions, and supporting early-career scientists by nurturing a diverse pool of talented scientists and helping them thrive in their careers.

• As a team member of the Laboratory’s management team, work to advance the interests of Berkeley Lab and assure efficient, effective, and safe operation of the Laboratory.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent education/experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics or related discipline, and at least 10 years of professional experience post doctorate.

• Recognized expert and leader in their scientific field with an internationally recognized record of research accomplishments and distinguished record of publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

• Significant technical knowledge and research experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline, and demonstrated competence in the leadership of scientific projects and collaborative science with multidisciplinary teams, including maintaining an active research program.

• Familiarity with relevant research sponsors and ability to interact effectively with funding agencies (including DOE). Demonstrated ability to initiate substantial new research efforts and collaborations and secure related research grants and funding.

• Management experience in effective people, project, and program oversight, displaying creativity in decision making and problem solving in complex, diverse organizations.

• Evidence of significant accomplishments in advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact at the highest level of management internally and externally in a constructive and collaborative manner that appropriately represents the Laboratory.

• Expertise in strategic planning, developing research projects and research funding, technology transfer and research implementation.

Application Guidelines:

• For full consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter by May 15, 2023.

• In the cover letter, please highlight (i) your interest and vision for the position, (ii) relevant research and organizational leadership experience, and (iii) relevant accomplishments, including personal contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.

• This position is expected to pay $280,000 to $340,000, which fits within the full salary range of $220,380 to $457,392 for the Scientific Division Director job classification. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, as well as aligned with the internal leadership peer group.

• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.

• The MBIB Division Director is an at-will position that is appointed by and serves at the discretion of the Laboratory Director.

• This position is subject to the financial disclosure requirements of the California Political Reform Act of 1974. The successful candidate for this position will be required to file financial interest statements upon assuming this position, annually while holding this position, and when leaving this position.

• Work will be primarily performed at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

How To Apply

Apply directly online at http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=256770 and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process.

Learn About Us:

Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship, which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory's research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive. More about Berkeley Lab.

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