Director Institute Fusion Studies

Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies

Apply for the Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies role at The University of Texas at Austin.

Title: Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies
Hiring Department: Department of Physics
Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40
FLSA Status: Exempt
Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately
Position Duration: Expected to continue until Aug 15 2028
Location: UT Main Campus

The Department of Physics invites applications for the position of Director of the Institute for Fusion Studies (IFS). Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in Physics or related discipline and must demonstrate creativity, vision and leadership abilities.

• Manage the research progress of Center's research scientists and graduate research assistants to fulfill mission of federally sponsored grants; collaborate and communicate results with other Institute scientists; present at seminars and other scientific activities.
• Author annual progress report for the IFS DOE Block Grant, and every 3 years author the renewal submission; organize input from IFS research scientists and postdocs; supervise publication details, graduate program, visitor program, etc.
• Attend conferences and workshops to present research results and promote research activities; collaborate with external scientists; represent the UT Fusion Program to US Congress; participate in committees, journal referee, grant proposal reviews, conference organization.
• Recruit and hire personnel; conduct promotions and reductions in force; conduct annual performance evaluations for all research staff; make merit increase recommendations.
• Develop and apply physics models for plasma dynamics; compare theoretical models and experimental results; write and publish research results in refereed journals.
• Serve on Physics Department Committees as requested; support educational mission by providing graduate and undergraduate students with research training opportunities.
• Manage Center's funds, especially IFS DOE grant and ICR funds; manage use of Center's discretionary account.
• Prepare detailed report for ORU reviews every 6 years as required under HOP 7‑1030 and schedule by the Dean.

• Ph.D. in Physics.
• A body of scientific research published in refereed scientific journals.
• Professional demeanor and ability to represent the Center at College, University and external levels.

• Experience at the associate director level managing scientific and administrative staff.
• Experience teaching Physics courses.

$180,000 – $225,000 DOE

• Some lifting and moving of equipment may be required.
• May work in standard office conditions.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Statement of goals as the Director (may be included in cover letter)

• Employer‑paid health insurance (100 % employee premiums; 50 % spouse and family premiums).
• Dental, vision, life and disability insurance options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan.

The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings recruited through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include promotional and lateral transfer opportunities.

The retirement plan…