Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellow

LLNL • Livermore, CA

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About The Position

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking a candidate for the Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computing Sciences. The fellowship is awarded to a postdoctoral candidate with exceptional talent, a strong scientific track record, and the potential to contribute significantly to computational mathematics, scientific computing, computer science, data science, or SI for science. The fellow may pursue original research in one or more areas of computing sciences in an interdisciplinary research environment, working with accomplished researchers and accessing Livermore Computing’s high-performance computing environment.

The postdoctoral appointment is a temporary, mentored training position for individuals early in their postdoctoral research careers. It may be extended to a maximum of three years, or two years for Sidney Fernbach Fellows. Applicants must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within five years of the anticipated start date. The position closes to applicants after November 20, 2026. The annual pay is $151,092.

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 as well as in a team environment.
• Must have received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within five years of the anticipated start date.
• Must be eligible 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 at 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