Florida State University Hiring for Director of the National High Magnetic Field Lab at Tallahassee, FL Full Time

Job Title: Director of the National High Magnetic Field Lab
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 55519
Department

The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) reporting to the Office of the VP for Research.

https://nationalmaglab.org/

Responsibilities

The NHMFL operates seven user facilities across three campuses: Florida State University (headquarters), the University of Florida, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. This institutional diversity requires an approachable and empowering leader capable and conversant in multiple technical fields, with excellent strategic vision, insight, trust-building skills, and the ability to advocate. The complex nature of operations requires effective management across broad ranges of talent, experience, and capabilities in an environment with technical and commercial opportunities, political and infrastructure challenges, operational hazards, and unknowns. The director must be aware of and engaged with national priorities and national and international stakeholders to help ensure the continued preeminence of high-magnetic-field research in the US and globally, and to carry out the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of future magnet facilities to solve the next grand challenges as articulated by panels of the National Science Foundation and the National Academies, among other key advisory entities.

The NHMFL’s continued impact on fundamental and applied science will be enhanced through important academic, institutional, and commercial partnerships. The director must be a collaborative problem solver, able to work with academic departments and administrative offices at the Florida State University, the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, Los Alamos National Laboratory and the Department of Energy; seek out and nurture relationships with partners from other laboratories, universities, and industry; and support the activities of the Office of Economic Vitality, the State of Florida, and the City of Tallahassee.

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Qualifications

The next Director must possess an international reputation in high magnetic field science or technology, coupled with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills suited for a complex, high-performance research institution. The qualifications sought in the next Director include:

• Strong leadership presence, including exceptional communication skills, the ability to motivate and inspire others to action, and a desire to engage and connect with staff and teams at all levels within a large and complex organization.
• Active listening skills with a genuine intention to understand and address the needs of both internal and external stakeholders, while balancing the priorities of a diverse workforce with deliverables of a complex scientific organization.
• Outstanding record of scientific and technical accomplishments, including an earned Ph.D. in a relevant scientific or technical field.
• Proven expertise in research and management development within relevant areas of science and technology, capable of scaling to meet the size, scope, and complexity of the NHMFL.
• Demonstrated commitment to the development of staff and leadership.
• Proven ability to create and implement a shared vision and strategy, align resources, empower staff to achieve goals through integration and teamwork, and to build and direct diverse, multidisciplinary organizations.
• Significant working knowledge of federal agency missions with a particular emphasis on the NSF, as well as familiarity with key organizations, structures, and programs worldwide that are relevant to high magnetic-field science and technology. A demonstrated record of obtaining and sustaining funding from a variety of federal, and state agencies is essential. Playing a key role in obtaining
  such funding in the context of a center or higher-level organization would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to foster successful relationships with university administrations, key program sponsors, and other stakeholders. Effective communication skills to articulate the breadth and depth of the research and development portfolio with key constituents, including elected officials, political appointees, government and other funding sponsors, scientific peers, and organizational
  partners.

This position will be filled as a tenured professor or specialized research faculty at the respective rank
based on the qualifications of the selected incumbent.

Contact Info Jenn Garye [email protected]

University Information

One of the nation’s elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is a Faculty position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

This position is being advertised as open until filled. Applications are reviewed as received.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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