This executive position involves strategic planning, overseeing research initiatives, and fostering collaborations with academic, governmental, and industrial partners. The Deputy Director works closely with the Director to shape the center's vision, secure funding, and ensure the successful execution of projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing large-scale scientific infrastructure and promoting a culture of innovation and excellence. The role demands an understanding of fusion technology, and related scientific fields, along with significant experience in research leadership and project management.
Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), to carry out fundamental and applied research supporting the SPARC and ARC tokamaks, two devices expected to lead to deployment of fusion as an economic energy source. The work will primarily focus on the development of data-driven and physics-based models (and their integration) to predict instabilities for SPARC.
Manages the operations of a research lab including oversight of budget, personnel, and facilities. Responsibilities also include maintaining and overseeing protocols and practices for laboratory safety. Serves as primary contact for all laboratory staff including undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral associates. In close collaboration with PI and other lab members, position will also participate in and/or oversee research activities of the lab.
Coordinate the PSFC’s outreach commitments (K-12, undergraduate and graduate), and support communications projects. Work with the PSFC Deputy Director to create new educational opportunities for K-12 and undergraduate students at the PSFC. Manage a federally funded grant that supports educational outreach. Develop original content, including writing/reviewing collateral and coordinating events/campaigns. Contribute to and implement communications activities in support of communications objectives/strategies.
