Lawrence Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher

LLNL • Livermore, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lawrence Fellowship is a highly competitive postdoctoral position at LLNL that is open to all technical disciplines. Fellows are free to pursue their own independent research agenda with subject matter experts who provide guidance and mentorship. Fellowships are awarded to candidates with exceptional talent, scientific track records, and potential for significant achievements. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. The appointment has the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant scientific field.
• Demonstrated creativity, exceptional ability, and proven accomplishments in applicant's area of specialization through peer-review publication and presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a research project that is impactful to national security or society.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication to their technical peers and to a broad interdisciplinary audience.
• Candidates must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with NDAA Section 3112 (restrictions apply to citizens of China, Russia, Iran and North Korea without dual US citizenship or legal permanent residence).

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and/or development outlined in your research proposal in one or more of the following areas: Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, Geoscience, Energy, Lasers, Material Science, Mathematics, and Physics.
• Pursue independent research interests with exceptional scientists both internal and external to the Laboratory.
• Collaborate with others in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences seminars and/or technical meetings.
• Review research progress with the Laboratory’s Directed Research and Development Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Flexible Benefits Package
• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Flexible schedules (depending on project needs)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree