Lawrence Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher

Job description

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. Details of the fellowship may be found at http://fellowship.llnl.gov 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 8:00 a.m., on October 1, 2026. 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 Laboratory’s Directed Research and Development Program. • Perform other duties as assigned. • 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. Pay Range $151,956 Annually Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.