The Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is the UK’s provider of large scale inter-disciplinary research infrastructures and their supporting technologies, which enable UK researchers to investigate the world we live in and understand the building blocks of the universe. Our Harwell Science & Innovation Campus in Oxfordshire is home to world-leading science including the ISIS neutron source, Central Laser Facility, Diamond Light Source, space and high performance computing and technology.

Director, ISIS (IRC50564)

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire

Attractive salary and benefits

ISIS is a world-leading accelerator-based neutron and muon facility supporting an international user community of some 2000 researchers in the physical and life sciences.

We are seeking to appoint a Director to lead the facility and to continue to develop ISIS’ world-class, cutting edge scientific facilities, instrumentation and technological capability.

Reporting to the Executive Director, National Laboratories, the Director will be responsible for the leadership of 350 staff and the management of a £45M budget supporting a £160M asset base.

You will have a proven record in condensed matter science or facility delivery and in the management of people, finance and resources at senior level. You will command the respect of the ISIS user communities and contribute to the broader scientific goals of STFC. Excellent leadership, team working, influencing and communication skills, and the ability to build highly effective relationships and collaborations are essential.

For further information about this role, please contact Dr Andrew Taylor, the Executive Director, National Laboratories by email: andrew.taylor@stfc.ac.uk

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board 'click on apply now button' and attach a CV, covering letter and vision statement. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC50564.

Closing date for applications: 3 May 2012.

Interview date will be mid to late May.

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