- Company: Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Location: White Rock, Los Alamos County
- Full Time
- White Rock, Los Alamos County
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Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks an accomplished scientific leader to serve as Deputy Group Leader of the Nuclear and Radiochemistry (C-NR) group in White Rock, Los Alamos County. This full-time leadership position combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical expertise, offering the opportunity to shape innovative research programs and mentor world-class scientists.
About the Role
As Deputy Group Leader, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the Group Leader, driving operational excellence and scientific advancement within the Nuclear and Radiochemistry division. This position blends technical leadership with organizational responsibility, enabling you to guide research direction, develop personnel, and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and federal compliance frameworks.
What You'll Do
- Provide direct leadership and operational management of the Nuclear and Radiochemistry group's research programs and scientific teams
- Partner with the Group Leader on strategic planning, resource allocation, and long-term technical vision for nuclear science and radiochemistry initiatives
- Build and sustain the group's research capabilities and technical strengths while developing junior scientists and supporting staff
- Ensure adherence to institutional safety, security, and regulatory compliance requirements across group operations
- Represent the Nuclear and Radiochemistry group in cross-functional collaborations and external partnerships
- Support proposal development and research program management across the group's portfolio
What We're Looking For
- Advanced degree in nuclear science, radiochemistry, chemistry, nuclear engineering, or related field
- Significant technical expertise and professional experience in nuclear or radiochemistry research
- Demonstrated leadership capability with a proven track record managing technical teams and complex projects
- Strong understanding of federal security, safety, and compliance requirements in national laboratory settings
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead across organizational boundaries
- Commitment to scientific excellence and continuous advancement
About Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory is the premier scientific research institution in the United States, advancing science and technology to address critical national challenges. Our White Rock, Los Alamos County location is a center for cutting-edge research in nuclear science, radiochemistry, and related disciplines. We are committed to scientific integrity, operational excellence, and developing world-class talent.
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New Mexico is a landlocked state in the Southwestern region of the United States. It is one of the Mountain States of the southern Rocky Mountains, sharing the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona. It also borders the state of Texas to the east and southeast, Oklahoma to the northeast, and shares an international border with the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Sonora to the south.
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in New Mexico: 7.8% below the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Los Alamos County: $143,188 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 60°F / low 37°F year-round (summers around 79°F, winters around 21°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Least walkable (2.7/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,326/mo (1BR) · $1,740/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 1,951m (6,401 ft)
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- Role Nuclear & Radiochemistry Deputy Group Leader (R&D Manager 3)
- Employer Los Alamos National Laboratory
- Location White Rock, Los Alamos County
- Type Full Time
- Posted February 5, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (361 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Hacker News — The Los Alamos Primer: The Introductory Course for Scientists at Los Alamos
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- Hacker News — John von Neumann, EDVAC, and the IAS Machine
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