Group Leader Workflow and Ecosystems Services
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory conducting multidisciplinary research in computing, AI, energy, materials, nuclear science, neutron science, isotopes, and national security.
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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory
ORNL is a government-owned, contractor-operated U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. UT-Battelle operates ORNL for DOE; the laboratory currently provides AI and high-performance-computing capabilities alongside science and engineering research infrastructure.
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Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop and implement the group's strategy and research agenda for workflow, data, and agentic AI capabilities. You will supervise and mentor staff, lead collaborations, develop research directions, write publications and proposals, recruit staff, and represent the organization in technical forums.
Requirements
- PhD in computer science or a related subject area
- At least 10 years of relevant research experience beyond the PhD
- Track record developing data and workflow tools and technologies, machine-orchestration methods, and HPC
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification credential or a favorable Local Site Specific Only risk determination
Responsibilities
- Develop a vision and implement a cohesive group strategy for workflow, data, and agentic AI ecosystem capabilities
- Lead the research agenda for agentic workflows, AI-agent orchestration, provenance, evaluation, and trustworthiness
- Develop new research directions relevant to the computing facility mission
- Collaborate with scientists within and outside the laboratory
- Support staff development and provide regular mentorship
- Supervise staff, including performance management, career development, and workload planning
- Write peer-reviewed papers, technical reports, and proposals
- Deliver technical presentations in public forums
- Mentor research staff, postdoctoral researchers, and students
- Build collaborations across the laboratory
- Recruit and hire research and development staff
- Hold regular scientific and technical group meetings and be present in laboratories and the workplace
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Retirement plans
- Flexible work hours
- On-site fitness facilities
- On-site banking facilities
- On-site cafeteria facilities
- Prescription Drug Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Life Insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Vacation and holidays
- Parental Leave
- Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Educational Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Discounts
