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Director, Energy Geosciences Division – 102976
Division: AU-Earth & Environmental Sciences

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory seeks an outstanding scientific leader and researcher to serve as the Director of the Energy Geosciences Division. Reporting to the Associate Laboratory Director for Earth & Environmental Sciences, the Energy Geosciences Division Director is responsible for providing vision and leadership for the research and operations activities of the Division, overseeing an annual budget of approximately $45 to $50 million and a staff of 105 employees and 110 affiliates. The Director has responsibility and accountability for all areas of management within the division, including scientific research, operations, finance, human resources, and environment, health and safety. The Director establishes a culture of excellence, equity, and inclusion, providing outstanding scientists and professional staff with a supportive work environment, skillful mentoring, and ongoing development to be successful in their careers. A key responsibility is to enhance existing research programs, facilitate the development of new programs, and empower scientists to pursue strategic funding opportunities that help grow the research portfolio in line with the Division’s strategy. In addition, the Director is expected to build and maintain an active portfolio of research aligned with one of the Energy Geoscience Division’s research priorities.

The Director will serve as a member of the executive team for the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area, comprising the Climate & Ecosystem Sciences Division, Energy Geosciences Division, and Area Operations team. As a member of Berkeley Lab’s management, the Director is expected to build collaborative partnerships and programs within the Earth & Environmental Sciences Area, with other Divisions across Berkeley Lab, academia and the broader ecosystem that includes industry partners, other national laboratories, and state and federal agencies. The Energy Geosciences Division’s research program is funded by multiple programs within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as well as through Strategic Partnership Projects with industry partners; the Division’s fundamental science investigations are supported by the Basic Energy Sciences program in the Office of Science, whereas the applied science portfolio is mainly supported by DOE’s Geothermal Technologies Office, by the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management, and the Office of Nuclear Energy. The Director will serve as the spokesperson for the Division in interactions with DOE and other government agencies. The Energy Geosciences Division Director will contribute to the strategic leadership of large-scale Laboratory initiatives and responsible stewardship of the Lab’s research, people and assets.

About the Energy Geosciences Division at Berkeley Lab:
The Energy Geosciences Division’s mission is to study the Earth’s subsurface and develop knowledge and tools for using and managing the underground resources there. We collaborate with a wide range of partners to deliver research that is impactful, diverse, and informed. The Division’s research portfolio focuses on the sustainable use of Earth’s energy resources, especially as they relate to geothermal energy, carbon management, nuclear waste disposal, water resources management, and the societal and environmental impact of energy production. Research ranges from discovering new principles that govern how Earth’s subsurface works; to exploring how we can extract energy and critical minerals or store carbon underground; to studying the resilience of our water and energy infrastructure. Learn more about the Division here (https://energygeosciences.lbl.gov/).

Berkeley Lab is a U.S. DOE national laboratory managed by the University of California and designated a Federally Funded Research and Development Center. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, we have a close relationship with UC Berkeley, as well as robust partnerships with other academic institutions and industries, including those in Silicon Valley. The Laboratory conducts world-class research that supports clean energy, a healthy planet, and solution-inspired discovery science. Berkeley Lab is defined by our deeply felt sense of stewardship, which we describe as a commitment to taking care of the Laboratory’s research, people, and resources that are entrusted to us. Our values of team science, innovation, service, trust, and respect knit us together as a community. We practice these values and prioritize our principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability (IDEA, https://diversity.lbl.gov/) to build highly effective teams that produce world-class science and technology and where all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences, can thrive.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or equivalent education/experience in geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, geomechanics, or a related field, and at least 10 years of professional experience.
• Recognized expert and leader in scientific field with an internationally recognized record of research accomplishments.
• Significant experience and demonstrated competence in the management of scientific projects and collaborative science, including maintaining an active research program.
• Ability to interact effectively with funding agencies, and demonstrated ability to initiate substantial new research efforts and collaborations.
• Demonstrated scientific and strategic leadership ability applicable to running a large, diverse, team-oriented organization with a multidisciplinary group of scientists and engineers.
• Management experience in effective people, project, and program oversight, displaying creativity in decision-making and problem-solving in complex organizations.
• Proven track record in advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to interact at the highest level of management internally and externally in a constructive and collaborative manner that appropriately represents the Laboratory.

Application Guidelines:

• For full consideration, please submit your CV and cover letter by January 15, 2025.
• In the cover letter, please highlight your: (i) Interest and vision ideas for the position; (ii) Relevant research experience and accomplishments, including research interests you would pursue; (iii) Relevant organizational leadership experience, including size of teams managed; and (iv) Personal contributions to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Please limit your letter to 2 to 3 pages.
• This position is expected to pay $300,000 to $365,000, which fits within the full salary range of $231,528 to $480,552 for the Scientific Division Director job classification. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the full range for a position. Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, certifications, as well as aligned with the internal leadership peer group.

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Berkeley Lab is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility and strives to continue building community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We heartily welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and all who would contribute to the Lab’s mission of leading scientific discovery, inclusion, and professionalism. In support of our diverse global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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