Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellow

LLNL • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

We are looking for a Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship candidate in the Computing Sciences. This prestigious fellowship will be awarded to one postdoctoral candidate who demonstrates exceptional talent, a strong scientific track record, and outstanding potential to make significant contributions to computational mathematics, scientific computing, computer science, data science, or AI for science. Details of the fellowship may be found at https://computing.llnl.gov/fernbach. You will have the freedom to pursue your own original research in one or more aspects of computing sciences. You will work in a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research environment with accomplished researchers, and have access to Livermore Computing’s world-class HPC environment. This position will be closed to applicants after November 20, 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related computational science and engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated creativity, exceptional ability, and superior knowledge in the computing sciences.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct original and independent research through a proven track record of scientific accomplishment.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills necessary to interact with a multidisciplinary research team, author technical and scientific reports and papers, and deliver technical presentations.
• Experience writing reports, publications and proposals.
• Demonstrated potential for technical leadership.
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original and independent research in the computing sciences.
• Report research results in LLNL seminars and in the major scientific conferences.
• Publish research results in refereed journals.
• Interact with a broad spectrum of scientists internally and externally.
• 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