✨ About The Role
- The Environmental Scientist/Department Head will oversee personnel activities within the Sociocultural Systems department and provide supervisory oversight to a team of professionals.
- Responsibilities include managing budgetary and financial aspects, establishing departmental goals, and conducting performance appraisals for staff.
- The role involves leading project management efforts, contributing to Argonne's research portfolio, and assisting project leads with planning and execution.
- The Department Head will collaborate with division leadership to develop new programs and identify growth opportunities within the department.
- This position requires regular on-site work at the Lemont, Illinois campus, with some flexibility for local remote work.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Master's degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with 6 years of experience, along with prior management experience.
- A strong technical background in sociocultural systems, geospatial computation, or environmental measurements and modeling is essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should possess excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage personnel and foster a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in project management and program development, particularly in a research setting, will be crucial for driving the department's strategic initiatives.
- The successful individual will demonstrate the ability to build relationships and promote consensus among diverse stakeholders, including sponsors and team members.