Harry S. Truman Fellowship 2027

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas.

About the role

We are now accepting applications for the President Harry S. Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering. The Truman Fellowship is one of Sandia National Labs' most prestigious postdoctoral fellowships, with up to two recipients each year. The fellowship provides an opportunity for recipients to pursue independent research that supports Sandia's national security mission. Candidates must display outstanding abilities in scientific research and show clear promise of becoming outstanding leaders in the research they pursue.

The Truman Fellowship is a fully funded three-year appointment and normally commences on October 1, 2027.

Qualifications

We Require

• PhD completed between October 1, 2024 and October 1, 2027
• Completion of the full application process, which includes submission of a research proposal relevant to Sandia's national security mission
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship

We Desire

• Proven ability to advance the state-of-the-art in applicable sciences, engineering, and/or related fields of study
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Proven research community leadership through activities such as participation in student or professional organizations, outreach activities, etc.
• Related professional experience such as internships in industry or national labs, participation in visiting research programs, etc.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment alongside specialists in other domains

Benefits

• Challenging work with impact contributing to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Access to some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions, including:
  • 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off)
  • 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks
  • Part-time work and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance, and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance

These benefits vary by job classification.

About Our Team

Sandia's Science and Technology and Research Foundations supports development and delivery of a full spectrum of differentiating capabilities, ranging from fundamental scientific discoveries to system-level engineering solutions, to support the Laboratory's mission needs. Areas of special focus include:

• Biological science
• Computing, information science, and mathematics
• Earth, energy, and environmental science
• Engineering science
• Materials and advanced manufacturing
• Nanodevices and microsystems
• Physical science
• Radiation effects and high energy physics, including all aspects of engineering diagnostics and testing, and modeling and simulation

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.