Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellow

LLNL • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking one Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellow in Computing Sciences. The fellow will pursue original research in one or more areas of computing sciences, such as computational mathematics, scientific computing, computer science, data science, or SI for science. The position offers an interdisciplinary research environment, collaboration with accomplished researchers, and access to Livermore Computing’s high-performance computing environment. The fellowship appointment is temporary and mentored, with a maximum duration of two years for Sidney Fernbach Fellows. Applicants must have received their Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within five years of the anticipated start date. The application period closes after November 20, 2026.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related computational science and engineering discipline.
• 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 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.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate received within five years of the anticipated start date.
• Eligibility to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original and independent research in the computing sciences.
• Report research results in LLNL seminars and 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: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree