User Program Lead, LCLS Operations & Partnerships

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slac national accelerator laboratoryCalifornia (MO)

Natural Sciences Managers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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About the role

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in Palo Alto, California, seeks an experienced administrative leader to manage the User Program for the LCLS. The role oversees proposals, onboarding, scheduling, and experiment support for 1,000+ visiting researchers annually, coordinating with DOE and cross-facility partners to ensure high-value scientific access. You will sit on the LCLS management team, drive platform development, and represent the program across national and international forums, shaping

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