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Postdoctoral Researcher

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Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
About the Lawrence Fellowship

The Lawrence Fellowship is a highly competitive postdoctoral position at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) that is open to all technical disciplines. This prestigious opportunity allows fellows to pursue their own independent research agenda with subject matter experts who provide guidance and mentorship.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct research and/or development 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.
Qualifications
  • 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.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor.
  • Flexible Benefits Package.
  • 401(k).
  • Relocation Assistance.
  • Education Reimbursement Program.
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs).
  • Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability (IDEA) - visit https://www.llnl.gov/diversity/.
  • Our core beliefs - visit https://www.llnl.gov/about/core-beliefs.
  • Employee engagement - visit https://www.llnl.gov/about/employee-engagement.
Security Clearance

No security clearance is required for this position. However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicants selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.

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