Division Leader, Intelligent Microelectronics Systems

Fermilab•Batavia, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under limited direction, the Division Leader, Intelligent Microelectronics Systems, provides scientific leadership, strategic direction, and long‑term planning for the Intelligent Microelectronics Systems Division under the Technology Directorate.

Requirements

Masters or PhD in physics or related field.
10+ years of relevant research experience
Experience leading major scientific programs.
Recognized expertise in artificial intelligence, microelectronics, and AI on chip architectures for scientific applications.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to lead complex scientific programs.
Proven ability to manage scientific staff and multimillion-dollar budgets.
Ability to build collaborations and work effectively with sponsors.

Responsibilities

In coordination with the TD ALD, formulates long‑range strategic planning for Intelligent Microelectronics Systems research, ensuring integration across Fermilab’s scientific and operational missions.
Identifies and champions opportunities for future AI on chip‑based technology development that advances next‑generation capabilities supporting national scientific priorities.
Guides scientific directions that apply intelligent microelectronics systems to advance particle physics research, optimize experimental workflows, and accelerate insights across areas such as neutrino experiments, accelerator operations, quantum information science, astrophysics, and smart detectors.
Provides high-level oversight of Division operations and research programs, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, budget, and scientific impact.
Establishes clear goals, performance metrics, and priorities for the Division to facilitate the successful execution of Division programs, projects, and experiments.
Leads undirected research programs with broad scientific discretion aligned with laboratory mission.
Oversees proposal development and competitive funding pursuits.
Performs advanced data analysis, develops advanced instrumentation, proposes new experiments, gives scientific presentations, and publishes peer-reviewed papers to address questions in particle physics and related fields.
Ensures safe operation of Division experiments and facilities in compliance with ES&H requirements, policies, and procedures.
Provides line management and leadership for group leaders promoting a strong culture of safety, ethics, and stewardship.
Supports mentorship, career development, and succession planning within the division.
Exercises authority over division personnel actions including hiring decisions, promotions, performance evaluations, professional development, and actions associated with disciplinary or performance issues.
Attracts, develops and retains human capital to sustain division capability.
Supervises personnel executing major programs and projects; facilitates project design, scheduling, and budget development.
Fosters an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing research environment.
Develops and manages Division budget to support research and operations programs.
Allocates personnel and resources to ensure effective and efficient program execution.
Ensures compliance with DOE, laboratory, and directorate requirements for safety, security, planning, reporting, and execution.
Represents the Intelligent Microelectronics Systems Division to DOE program officers and other funding agencies as assigned by the ALD; prepares reports, briefings, and coordinates reviews.
Represents Fermilab in advisory committees, national and international scientific communities and collaborations, as assigned.
Serves on laboratory committees and participates in professional scientific organizations, workshops, reviews, and conferences to advance the laboratory’s mission.
Strengthens partnerships with universities, laboratories, and the international high energy physics community.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.