Lawrence Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher
Lawrence Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher
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TheLawrence Fellowshipis 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. Details of the fellowship may be found athttp://
Applicants need to submit CV research impact statement of 3-4 sentences research proposal of no more than 6 pages three references for letters of recommendation and transcripts. All application updates and attachments should be submitted by October 1 2025.
This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
- 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 Laboratorys Directed Research and Development Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- PhD in a relevant scientific field.
- Demonstrated creativity exceptional ability and proven accomplishments in applicants 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.
Additional Information :
#LI-Onsite;All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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Position Information
This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
