Job Summary

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The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) at the University of Colorado Boulder invites nominations and applications for the newly created position of Senior Director for Science. The development of the position provides a unique opportunity to help define the future of one of the world’s premier space research institutions.

As a key member of the laboratory’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the Director of LASP, the Senior Director for Science will shape LASP’s long-term scientific vision, champion emerging research frontiers, cultivate scientific excellence across a multidisciplinary community, and help position the laboratory to lead the next generation of transformative discoveries and missions.

Who We Are

The Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP) is one of the largest research institutes of CU Boulder, the #1 public university recipient of NASA research grants, and one of America’s leading aerospace universities. ...

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Laboratory-Level Scientific Leadership

• Foster a vibrant multi-disciplinary and inclusive scientific community of researchers within LASP’s science division.
• Provide strategic leadership for the scientific direction of LASP and advise the Director on all matters related to scientific institutional positioning.
• Define, articulate, and implement LASP’s long-term scientific vision.

External Scientific Leadership and Representation

• Work closely with the Director to promote and advocate for LASP’s scientific mission and programs, representing LASP science in interactions with university leadership, industry, federal agencies, and national and international scientific communities.

What We Require

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., atmospheric science, planetary science, solar physics, space physics, or related fields).
• An internationally recognized record of scientific achievement and research leadership.
• Leadership of major research programs, mission science teams, or research organizations.
• 10+ years’ experience with large interdisciplinary collaborations and complex research initiatives.