- Chemist - Catalysis Initiative Lead
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- jobs
- 4 weeks ago
jobs description
Overview At PNNL more than 120 scientists and engineers in collaboration with experts from universities, industry, and other national laboratories explore and develop the chemistry and technology of catalysts that will enable energy efficient processes. To advance catalysis sciences, the Physical Sciences Division is seeking an international scientific leader to establish and lead a new PNNL initiative focused on “Closing the Carbon Cycle”, areas that are difficult to electrify but continue to need decarbonized.
This is a unique opportunity to build a new area of research at PNNL, collaborate with a diverse set of researchers and to develop an innovative research program in catalysis science. The successful candidate for the Chemist - Catalysis Initiative Lead position will have expertise in heterogenous catalysis, homogenous catalysis and/or bio catalysis with a strong background in both catalysis synthesis and design as well as catalyst evaluation.
They will build and lead a new Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) initiative focused on “Closing the Carbon Cycle” which is an internal PNNL investment intended to develop significant renewable carbon feedstock expertise in both the fundamental and applied spaces. The incorporation of data science and conversion methods beyond thermal will be important aspects of the favorable application. The initiative is expected to lead to substantial follow on funding, i.e. a large research center.
The selected candidate will further develop and execute the vision and scope of the initiative in collaboration with teams within PNNL. They will also contribute to transition the initiative to external funding and fostering strategic national and international collaborations. Moreover, they will contribute to developing the broader catalysis /closing the carbon cycle strategy for PNNL. The successful candidate is expected to develop new externally funded programs and establish new collaborations across PNNL as well as nationally and internationally.
Responsibilities Develop and lead the PNNL Laboratory Directed Research and Development (LDRD) initiative focused on “Closing the Carbon Cycle”. Establish research collaborations in the area of catalysis sciences throughout PNNL. Build and establish a DOE BES funded research portfolio.
Additional responsibilities include:
Conceiving, planning, and realizing lab-level R&D strategies and objectives. Planning, organizing, and guiding complex programs. Capturing funding to support complex, strategically influential project teams. Defining and building new and enduring capabilities or technical areas across directorates and/or institutions. Modeling and promoting quality, safety, security, and inclusivity. Serving as a resource to lab level strategic activities. Building and leading multi-institutional teams that influence the national science and technology agenda.
Leading Laboratory and/or sponsor strategic initiatives to expand capabilities for transformational solutions to complex scientific and technical challenges. Mentoring and developing staff across PNNL and collaborating institutions. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA and 11+ years of relevant work experience
-OR- MS/MA degree and 9+ years of relevant work experience
-OR
- PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in chemistry or related fields. Demonstrated ability to lead complex research programs conducted by large teams. Proven ability to acquire funding for large scale scientific research and/or instrument development. Demonstrated ability to develop and lead teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent record of research demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals, invited presentations at international conferences. Ability to work well in a fast-paced research environment, set priorities to accomplish multiple tasks within deadlines, and adapt to changing needs.
Experience with DOE, Basic Energy Sciences. Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment Not applicable. Additional Information Not applicable. About PNNL Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class…