Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

274d • $180,000 - $225,000

About The Position

The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics. The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu. The Department of Physics at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies (IFS). Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related discipline and must demonstrate creativity, vision and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics.
• A body of scientific research published in refereed scientific journals.
• Professional demeanor and ability to represent the Center at the College and University level as well as at external institutes, such as sponsoring agencies, US Congress, and collaborators at other universities and federal labs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at the associate director level managing scientific and administrative staff.
• Experience teaching Physics courses.

Responsibilities

• Manage the research progress of Center's research scientists and graduate research assistants to fulfill mission of our federally sponsored grants.
• Collaborate and communicate research results with other Institute scientists, present and participate in seminars and other scientific activities of the Institute.
• Manage Center office space and the visitor program to facilitate international research collaborations.
• Author annual progress report for the IFS DOE Block Grant, organizing input from IFS research scientists and postdocs.
• Every 3 years, author the renewal submission for the IFS DOE Block Grant, including supervising the preparation of the details of all publications, graduate program and graduates, visitors and collaborations, participation in fusion conferences and workshops, community service and proposed research.
• Attend conferences and workshops to present research results and promote research activities.
• Collaborate with scientists at external institutions to further the mission of the Institute.
• Represent the UT Fusion Program via educational and updating visits to the US Congress.
• Participate in professional activities, i.e., committee member, journal referee, grant proposal reviewer, conference organizer, review and program advisory panels.
• Contribute to grant proposals by other IFS PIs.
• Recruit and hire personnel, conduct promotion including the preparation and review of corresponding documents.
• Conduct annual performance evaluations for all research staff and make decisions on merit increases.
• Monitor annual self-evaluations for all research faculty and make recommendations to the Chairperson on merit increases.
• Develop and apply physics models for plasma dynamics.
• Compare theoretical models and experimental results.
• Write and publish research results in papers in refereed journals and reports.
• Serve on Physics Department Committees as requested by Chairperson.
• Support educational mission by providing graduate as well as undergraduate students with research training opportunities and access to facilities.
• Responsible for the management of the Center's funds, in particular the IFS DOE grant, for appropriate use and distribution.
• Prepare detailed report for ORU reviews every 6 years as required under HOP 7-1030 and as scheduled by the Dean.

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance (employee premiums covered at 100%; spouse and family premiums at 50%)
• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree