Vice President, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Stanford University | Stanford, California Stanford University, recognized as one of the most prestigious and innovative academic and research institutions in the world, seeks an accomplished, highly collaborative leader to serve as the next Vice President (VP) for SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC). Reporting to the President of Stanford University and serving as an integral member of the University’s executive leadership team, the Vice President is responsible for the effective management of a critical relationship between Stanford University and the Department of Energy’s Office of Science by ensuring the seamless operation and success of SLAC. The VP will accomplish this objective by providing critical oversight over all strategic and operational elements of the day-to-day work of the Laboratory and deepening its research engagement with the University, working in partnership with the SLAC Laboratory Director. SLAC is a vibrant multi-program laboratory whose mission is to explore how the universe works at the biggest, smallest, and fastest scales and invent powerful tools used by scientists around the globe. As a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratory, SLAC research helps solve real-world problems and advances the interests of the nation. SLAC is the world-leading laboratory in X-ray and ultrafast science due in large part to our X-ray user facilities: the Stanford Synchrotron Radiation Lightsource (SSRL) and the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS). LCLS is the world’s first hard X-ray free electron laser (XFEL), a revolutionary tool for chemistry, materials sciences, biology, atomic physics, plasma physics, and matter in extreme conditions. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is required. All correspondence will be held in strict confidence. Rebecca Kennedy and David Bellshaw are leading this search with Silvia Cheng and Elizabeth Arvanitis.Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job. APPLY NOMINATE contact Silvia Cheng Full Description