Brookhaven National Laboratory

Section Head, Electron-Ion Collider Development, Accelerator Division, FIP

Brookhaven National Laboratory$184K — $306K *
Upton, NY 11973In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics, Physics, Engineering, or closely related discipline
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in accelerator science, physics, or engineering, with at least 6 years in leadership
  • Experience in leading multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams
  • Expertise in areas like hadron storage rings or rapid cycling synchrotrons
  • Experience in complex accelerator facility design, commissioning, or upgrades
  • Ability to manage programs, personnel, and resources effectively
  • Strong communication skills for diverse audiences, including executive-level presentations

Responsibilities

  • Establish strategic vision and management systems for EIC Development Section
  • Supervise Collider and Electron Injector Group Leaders directly
  • Set priorities, staffing plans, and resource allocations
  • Recruit and mentor scientific, engineering, and technical staff
  • Promote a safe and high-performing work environment
  • Provide scientific leadership for accelerator physics related to EIC
  • Ensure Section work meets performance, quality, and reliability standards

Benefits

  • Comprehensive employee benefits program
  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Flexible work schedules during critical project phases
  • Support for collaboration with national and international research institutions
  • Participation in leading-edge scientific research and technology advancements
Full Job Description
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Section Head, EIC Development reports to the Accelerator Division Director and is responsible for the scientific, technical, and administrative leadership of the EIC Development Section.
The Section Head provides line management for the Collider, Electron Source Development/Laser and Electron Injector Groups, ensuring the successful execution of research, engineering, and operational activities in support of the Electron-Ion Collider. The Section Head establishes Section priorities, develops staffing and resource plans, and promotes a collaborative, safe, and high-performing work environment.
The Section Head works closely with EIC Project leadership, Accelerator Division leadership, and other Laboratory organizations to ensure that Section capabilities and resources are aligned with EIC project priorities, constraints, and the Laboratory's strategic objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Management
  • Establish the strategic vision, organizational structure, workforce plans, and management systems required to successfully lead and manage the EIC Development Section.
  • Provide direct line supervision of the Collider and Electron Injector Group Leaders.
  • Establish Section priorities, staffing plans, and resource allocations consistent with EIC project priorities and constraints, as well as Division, Directorate, and Laboratory objectives.
  • Recruit, mentor, develop, and evaluate scientific, engineering, and technical staff.
  • Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing organizational culture.
  • Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement throughout the Section.
Scientific and Technical Leadership
  • Provide scientific and technical leadership for accelerator physics and accelerator systems supporting the Electron-Ion Collider Project.
  • Oversee performance integration for the hadron storage ring, electron storage ring, IR, rapid cycling synchrotron, and electron injectors, coordinating efforts in performance optimization, accelerator physics, polarization modeling, controls, machine protection, and related disciplines.
  • Support the design, commissioning, operation, and future upgrades of the EIC accelerator complex.
  • Ensure the Section's technical work meets established performance, quality, and reliability requirements.
Project and Operations Support
  • Support the successful delivery of the EIC Project by providing technical expertise and organizational leadership for assigned activities.
  • Coordinate Section activities with EIC System Managers, project engineers, accelerator operations, and other technical organizations.
  • Participate in, and ensure the Section’s participation in, technical reviews, risk management, readiness reviews, and change control activities, as appropriate.
  • Ensure effective planning and execution of Section work within approved schedules and available resources.
Collaboration and Representation
  • Foster collaborations across Brookhaven National Laboratory and with DOE laboratories, universities, and international research institutions.
  • Represent the Section at technical reviews, scientific meetings, and collaborative working groups.
  • Promote scientific excellence through research publications, presentations, and professional engagement.
Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality
  • Ensure all Section activities are conducted in accordance with Brookhaven National Laboratory Environment, Safety, Health, and Quality (ESH&Q) requirements.
  • Integrate safety into all aspects of research, engineering, commissioning, and operations.
  • Promote responsible stewardship of personnel, facilities, equipment, and financial resources.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Ph.D. in Accelerator Physics, Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accelerator science, accelerator physics, or accelerator engineering, including at least 6 years of demonstrated leadership/management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: hadron storage ring, electron storage ring, IR, rapid cycling synchrotron, electron injectors or accelerator systems.
  • Experience supporting the design, commissioning, operation, or upgrade of complex accelerator facilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scientific and technical programs, personnel, and resources.
  • Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical and organizational issues to diverse audiences and prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and strategic recommendations.
  • Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Experience supporting large DOE Office of Science accelerator facilities or construction projects, including project governance, earned value management systems, configuration management, risk management, quality assurance and project performance reporting.
  • Experience with collider accelerators and Electron-Ion Collider technologies.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary scientific collaborations.
  • International recognition in accelerator science or accelerator technology.
Other Information
  • Position requires full-time on-site presence.
  • Occasional domestic and international travel is required.
  • Participation in accelerator commissioning, installation campaigns, and technical reviews may require flexible work schedules.
  • For consideration, please apply by September 9, 2026.

Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $184400 - $306100 / year. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.

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About Brookhaven National Laboratory

Brookhaven National Laboratory is a research and development laboratory that conducts research in various fields, including physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, and environmental science. The laboratory is operated by Brookhaven Science Associates, a partnership between Stony Brook University and Battelle Memorial Institute. Brookhaven National Laboratory is located in Upton, New York, and has over 3,000 employees. The laboratory was founded in 1947 and is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science.
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