<p>At Argonne National Laboratory, we work in support of the US Department of Energy’s mission to ensure America’s security and prosperity by pursuing its energy, environmental, and economic opportunities and addressing challenges through transformative science and technology (S&amp;T) solutions. The Transportation and Power Systems (TAPS) division at Argonne envisions a future of efficient mobility and energy conversion, fueled by abundant, affordable resources. Using the laboratory’s world-class scientific and engineering expertise and facilities, the TAPS team collaborates with internal and external partners to advance innovative experimental, computational, and analytical research and develop a highly skilled workforce in transportation and power systems.</p><p></p><p>Within TAPS, the Advanced Propulsion and Power (APP) department leads world-class research to accelerate technology development for key industrial sectors including rail, marine, aviation, heavy industry, buildings, and on-road transport by developing and transferring data, knowledge and tools to industry. Collaborating closely with public and private organizations, the APP team performs cutting-edge CFD and experimental research and leverages capabilities unique in the national laboratory complex such as the Advanced Photon Source and Leadership Computing resources to further technology development and refine computational models.</p><p></p><p>As the Director of the APP department, you will play a pivotal role overseeing multiple research groups, ensuring alignment with division, directorate, and laboratory strategies. As a member of the TAPS leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing departmental strategies in close collaboration with relevant program directors and your peers in the Advanced Mobility and Charging Technologies, Strategic Transportation Education and Partnerships, and Vehicle and Mobility Systems departments.</p><p></p><p>Argonne embraces a hybrid work environment where employees may be permitted to work voluntarily off-site during regularly scheduled work hours.</p><p></p><p>Position Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><p>Develop and implement the strategic direction for the APP department in alignment with division goals and program priorities.</p></li><li><p>Lead a multidisciplinary R&amp;D department with expertise in combustion and fuel cells providing scientific and technical leadership to group managers and principal investigators.</p></li><li><p>Support group managers and principal investigators with scope, budget, and schedule for new projects based on matching expertise and capabilities to research needs and project opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Ensure high-quality research outputs and compliance with laboratory policies.</p></li><li><p>Promote active collaboration and open communication with other TAPS departments and stakeholders across the lab to pursue joint opportunities and initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Lead departmental initiatives for staff development and recruitment.</p></li><li><p>Manage current and new research partnerships for the department.</p></li><li><p>Model and promote Argonne’s core values.</p></li></ul><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p>Degree in technical discipline or related research field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in research and development or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in related activities. Bachelor’s and 15+years, Master’s and 12+years, or Doctorate and 10+ years.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading and managing a team of people.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience performing computational or experimental engine or power systems research and conceiving, developing, and deploying advanced technologies.</p></li><li><p>Successful experience in the management or integration of research programs.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in applied R&amp;D.</p></li><li><p>Track record of strategic technology road-mapping and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of advanced and emerging vehicle technologies across modes.</p></li><li><p>Proven project management experience.</p></li><li><p>Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative solutions.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience leading technical reports, journal articles and performing technical and non-technical presentations.</p></li><li><p>Adept at working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience and skills in team leadership, personnel management, development, and interpersonal relationships.</p></li><li><p>Experience and skills in adapting own capabilities and the capabilities of multidisciplinary research staff to complex, dynamic, and rapidly changing requirements of research sponsors.</p></li><li><p>Skilled oral and written communications skills with a wide variety of audiences at all levels of the organization.</p></li><li><p>Experience and skills in developing and managing research programs for sponsored work, following Argonne, DOE, and/or other federal agency policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated leadership abilities in recruiting and mentoring junior-level staff.</p></li><li><p>Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.</p></li><li><p>This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>The selected individual will be placed in the appropriate job profile “Computational Science”, “Engineering Systems Modeling “, “Environmental Science and Engineering”, “Systems and Design Engineering” or relevant job profile based on the background and qualifications brought to the position.</p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Family</b></p>Research Development (RD)<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Job Profile</b></p>Mechanical/Civil Engineering Leader 2<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $169,507.00 - $264,431.70.<h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p style="text-align:left;">Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  </p><p style="text-align:inherit;"></p><p style="text-align:left;">All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

<p class="break-words white-space-pre-wrap t-black--light text-body-medium">Argonne National Laboratory, one of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories for science and engineering research, employs 3,400 employees, including 1,400 scientists and engineers, three-quarters of whom hold doctoral degrees. Argonne's annual operating budget of around $1 billion supports upwards of 200 research projects. Since 1990, Argonne has worked with more than 600 companies and numerous federal agencies and other organizations. Argonne's mission is to apply a unique mix of world-class science, engineering and user facilities to deliver innovative research and technologies. We create new knowledge that addresses the most important scientific and societal needs of our nation. We actively seek opportunities to work with industry to transfer our technologies to the marketplace through licensing, joint research and many other collaborative relationships. Argonne is managed by UChicago Argonne, LLC, for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science. We are located on 1,500 acres (6.9 sq. km) in southwest DuPage County, Illinois 25 miles (40 km) southwest of Chicago. The site is completely encircled by the beautiful Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve.</p>

Department Director, Advanced Propulsion and Power

<p>At Argonne National Laboratory, we work in support of the US Department of Energy’s mission to ensure America’s security and prosperity by pursuing its energy, environmental, and economic opportunities and addressing challenges through transformative science and technology (S&amp;T) solutions. The Transportation and Power Systems (TAPS) division at Argonne envisions a future of efficient mobility and energy conversion, fueled by abundant, affordable resources. Using the laboratory’s world-class scientific and engineering expertise and facilities, the TAPS team collaborates with internal and external partners to advance innovative experimental, computational, and analytical research and develop a highly skilled workforce in transportation and power systems.</p><p></p><p>Within TAPS, the Advanced Propulsion and Power (APP) department leads world-class research to accelerate technology development for key industrial sectors including rail, marine, aviation, heavy industry, buildings, and on-road transport by developing and transferring data, knowledge and tools to industry. Collaborating closely with public and private organizations, the APP team performs cutting-edge CFD and experimental research and leverages capabilities unique in the national laboratory complex such as the Advanced Photon Source and Leadership Computing resources to further technology development and refine computational models.</p><p></p><p>As the Director of the APP department, you will play a pivotal role overseeing multiple research groups, ensuring alignment with division, directorate, and laboratory strategies. As a member of the TAPS leadership team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing departmental strategies in close collaboration with relevant program directors and your peers in the Advanced Mobility and Charging Technologies, Strategic Transportation Education and Partnerships, and Vehicle and Mobility Systems departments.</p><p></p><p>Argonne embraces a hybrid work environment where employees may be permitted to work voluntarily off-site during regularly scheduled work hours.</p><p></p><p>Position Responsibilities:</p><ul><li><p>Develop and implement the strategic direction for the APP department in alignment with division goals and program priorities.</p></li><li><p>Lead a multidisciplinary R&amp;D department with expertise in combustion and fuel cells providing scientific and technical leadership to group managers and principal investigators.</p></li><li><p>Support group managers and principal investigators with scope, budget, and schedule for new projects based on matching expertise and capabilities to research needs and project opportunities.</p></li><li><p>Ensure high-quality research outputs and compliance with laboratory policies.</p></li><li><p>Promote active collaboration and open communication with other TAPS departments and stakeholders across the lab to pursue joint opportunities and initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Lead departmental initiatives for staff development and recruitment.</p></li><li><p>Manage current and new research partnerships for the department.</p></li><li><p>Model and promote Argonne’s core values.</p></li></ul><p></p><p></p><p><b>Position Requirements</b></p><ul><li><p>Degree in technical discipline or related research field with a minimum of 10 years of experience in research and development or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience in related activities. Bachelor’s and 15+years, Master’s and 12+years, or Doctorate and 10+ years.</p></li><li><p>Experience leading and managing a team of people.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience performing computational or experimental engine or power systems research and conceiving, developing, and deploying advanced technologies.</p></li><li><p>Successful experience in the management or integration of research programs.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in applied R&amp;D.</p></li><li><p>Track record of strategic technology road-mapping and implementation.</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of advanced and emerging vehicle technologies across modes.</p></li><li><p>Proven project management experience.</p></li><li><p>Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for innovative solutions.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated experience leading technical reports, journal articles and performing technical and non-technical presentations.</p></li><li><p>Adept at working in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.</p></li><li><p>Experience and skills in team leadership, personnel management, development, and interpersonal relationships.</p></li><li><p>Experience and skills in adapting own capabilities and the capabilities of multidisciplinary research staff to complex, dynamic, and rapidly changing requirements of research sponsors.</p></li><li><p>Skilled oral and written communications skills with a wide variety of audiences at all levels of the organization.</p></li><li><p>Experience and skills in developing and managing research programs for sponsored work, following Argonne, DOE, and/or other federal agency policies and procedures.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrated leadership abilities in recruiting and mentoring junior-level staff.</p></li><li><p>Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork.</p></li><li><p>This position requires an on-site presence at the Argonne campus in Lemont, Illinois.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>The selected individual will be placed in the appropriate job profile “Computational Science”, “Engineering Systems Modeling “, “Environmental Science and Engineering”, “Systems and Design Engineering” or relevant job profile based on the background and qualifications brought to the position.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Family</b></p>Research Development (RD)<p></p><p></p><p><b>Job Profile</b></p>Mechanical/Civil Engineering Leader 2<p></p><p></p><p><b>Worker Type</b></p>Regular<p></p><p></p><p><b>Time Type</b></p>Full time<p></p><p></p><h3></h3>The expected hiring range for this position is $169,507.00 - $264,431.70.<h3></h3><p></p><p><span><span>Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package. </span></span></p><p></p><p>Click <a href="https://www.anl.gov/hr/healthcare-insurance"><span>here</span></a> to view Argonne employee benefits!</p><h3></h3><p></p><p><span>As an equal employment opportunity employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. Argonne encourages everyone to apply for employment. Argonne is committed to nondiscrimination and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p></p><p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department. &nbsp;</p><p></p><p>All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis. &nbsp;Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements. &nbsp;Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Department Director, Advanced Propulsion and Power

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