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Description

Representative Duties:
- Lead and mentor a team of scientists to achieve departmental goals while clearly communicating strategic priorities.
- Advocate for the needs of multiple beamline teams through proactive communication and effective departmental coordination.
- Oversee and authorize beamline budgets, resource allocation, and procurement to ensure efficient and compliant operations.
- Maintain governance standards by reviewing and approving documentation in alignment with CLS policies and procedures.
- Serve as a key point of contact for staff and users, providing guidance, troubleshooting support, and expert mentorship.
- Collaborate with other managers to address complex challenges, support strategic decisions, resolve conflicts and contribute to the organizational goals.
- Drive the development in the implementation of programs and initiatives that enhance beamline operations and user experience.
- Build strong internal and external scientific relationships to increase collaboration, productivity, and scientific impact.
- Manage all human resources responsibilities including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, performance management, and development.
- Represent CLS through scientific outreach, conference presentations and academic engagement, including pursuing Adjunct Professor status and contributing to scientific programs.

Qualifications
- A relevant Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in a synchrotron or advanced scientific laboratory environment.
- Demonstrated scientific leadership and management role in a multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven experience managing complex scientific programs or facilities.
- Strategic thinker with hands on problem solving skills.
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive scientific culture.