Fusion Energy and Light Isotope Science, Group Manager
About The Position
Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL) is seeking an accomplished and collaborative Group Manager to lead the Fusion Energy and Isotope Science group within the newly formed Energy Sciences and Engineering (ESE) Division. This group is one of four founding groups within ESE and aims to advance SRNL’s standing in fusion fuel cycle and light isotope science, leveraging six decades of experience with isotopes like tritium, deuterium, and helium-3. The group applies this expertise to the demands of commercial fusion energy, focusing on closing the deuterium-tritium fuel cycle to meet Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) standards for fusion power plants. They utilize a development pathway involving surrogates for early-stage development and validation with tritium under realistic conditions. This approach aims to accelerate the development of adoption-ready technology for fusion developers, DOE program offices, and industry partners. Additionally, the group extends SRNL’s expertise to other light isotopes crucial for fusion and the national isotope supply, including helium-3, deuterium, heavy water, lithium-6 and lithium-7, and boron-11. This work supports the DOE Office of Science Isotope R&D and Production (IRP) program and meets the strategic priority of a resilient domestic light-isotope supply for medical, research, and industrial users. The Group Manager is responsible for maintaining the group's deep expertise and ensuring it remains aligned with the evolving missions of fusion commercialization and isotope supply.
Requirements
- Deep technical credibility in fuel cycle or isotope science.
- Demonstrated record of developing researchers and research leaders.
- Judgment to prioritize across surrogate-based development, tritium-validated research, light isotope production, and high-radiation-environment operability.
Responsibilities
- Stewardship, development, and support of the group's people.
- Creating an environment where research thrives.
- Executing technical work aligned with the strategic direction set by the Division Director and SRNL leadership.
- Cultivating external partnerships with DOE program offices, fusion developers, industry, and universities to ensure the group is connected to real mission needs and external investment.
- Keeping the foundation of fusion fuel cycle and light isotope science deep, rigorous, and connected to future mission needs.
Benefits
- Highly competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision options including HSA options with company provided seed
- Short- & Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Life Insurance Non-Contributary 1X salary (company paid)
- AD&D Non-contributary 1x salary (company paid)
- Savings & Investment plan: Qualified Non-Elective Company Contribution of 5% each pay period with immediate vesting
- Company match 50 cents/dollar up to 8% (5 yrs. vesting in company match)
- Contributory Life Insurance up to 5x Salary with $1M Cap
- Contributory AD&D (employee, spouse and children)
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Competitive relocation package to ease the transition process.
- Domestic and international relocation assistance is available for certain positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
