Division Director - Laser & Materials Technology

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$140,000-$250,000

Description

Overview:

The Laser and Materials Technology (LMT) Division presently consists of five groups including Laser Technology Development (LTD), Optical Materials Technology (OMT), Optical Manufacturing (OMAN), Laser System Projects (LSP), and MTW/MTW-OPAL Laser Facility Operations. The over 100 division members comprises a multidisciplinary of over 60 division members that develop and maintain technology, custom equipment, and the infrastructure needed to conduct research at LLE. The LMT Division Director will direct these groups to align activities with laboratory goals and will report to the LLE Director. The Division leader will serve as part of the senior management team of LLE.

Responsibilities:

• Direct assigned resources to conduct research, development and production of novel laser, optics, optical materials, and diagnostic technologies for LLE and other research facilities.

• Direct assigned resources to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient operation of the MTW/MTW-OPAL Laser Facility and the FLUX (Fourth-generation Laser for Ultrabroadband eXperiments).

• Working with other Division leaders and the Laboratory Director, develop the annual budget formulation process of LLE INST 8100 for the LMT Division to ensure resources, human and capital, are sufficient to support Laboratory priorities.

• Monitor and track performance to ensure that resources are deployed properly and identify and address any issues that may arise. Propose and oversee appropriate corrective actions.

• Foster the equitable and efficient management of assigned human resources, including performance and salary review, recognition and advancement, and compliance with all University personnel policies.

• Within available resources, identify and actively recruit high-quality staff.

Qualifications

Ph.D. degree in Optics, Physics, or a related discipline with at least 15 years of engineering experience and a proven record managing multi-disciplinary resources in an operations environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment are essential. The candidate must also demonstrate a track record of managing the successful completion of both large and small projects.

Application Instructions

Include a cover letter that addresses why you should be considered for the position of Laser and Materials Technology Division Director and the near-term goals you would pursue in the first year.

The applicant should submit:

• a cover letter;

• a curriculum vitae and a list of publications;

• at least four letters of recommendation

SALARY RANGE: $140,000 to $250,000

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates are set within the job's compensation range, and determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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