Responsibilities

PNNL's Linus Pauling Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of research and development to achieve world-recognized discovery and innovation. PNNL is currently accepting qualified candidate applications from recent and upcoming PhD graduates in Science and Engineering who wish to conduct original research and development on a project of their own design. Pauling Fellows are expected to demonstrate strong potential for becoming a leader in their chosen field.

Candidates will be required to submit the following items (under "Additional Documents") as a SINGLE PDF uploaded attachment when applying for this position:

• Cover letter - Please identify which of the following categories best describes your research and development program as it would sit within PNNL: Scientific Discovery, Sustainable Energy, National Security, and Data Science & Computing.
• Current CV (please include your ORCiD link if available)
• Research Proposal- Successful applications will describe in detail the intended research and development activities, the novelty and impact of carrying out this work, and why PNNL is an advantageous institution to carry out these studies. As part of explaining why PNNL is an ideal place for your proposed research, please cite three (3) publications within the last 5 years from PNNL authors that most closely connect to your proposed research or represents PNNL expertise and/or facilities that would support your research.

Please note: We prefer Pauling Fellows to be at an appropriate PNNL site (dependent on the nature of the work proposed). Decisions on whether a staff member can be virtual or hybrid are made by PNNL management. The Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is expected to start in the fall of 2027.

For additional information, please visit https://www.pnnl.gov/projects/linus-pauling-distinguished-postdoctoral-fellowship

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must have received a PhD in 2024 or later, or by August 31, 2027 from an accredited college or university.
• Have submitted the PDF application packet (under "Additional Documents") as indicated above.

Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment

Not applicable.

Testing Designated Position

This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

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Employees and their families are offered medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, robust telehealth care options, several mental health benefits, free wellness coaching, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, basic life insurance, disability insurance*, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, tuition assistance, relocation, backup childcare, legal benefits, supplemental parental bonding leave, surrogacy and adoption assistance, and fertility support. Employees are automatically enrolled in our company-funded pension plan* and may enroll in our 401 (k) savings plan with company match*. Employees may accrue up to 120 vacation hours per year and may receive ten paid holidays per year.

* Research Associates excluded.

**All benefits are dependent upon eligibility.

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Notice to Applicants

PNNL lists the full pay range for the position in the job posting. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the pay range and actual placement in the range is determined based on an individual's relevant job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. This approach is applicable to all positions, with the exception of positions governed by collective bargaining agreements and certain limited-term positions which have specific pay rules.

As part of our commitment to fair compensation practices, we do not ask for or consider current or past salaries in making compensation offers at hire. Instead, our compensation offers are determined by the specific requirements of the position, prevailing market trends, applicable collective bargaining agreements, pay equity for the position type, and individual qualifications and skills relevant to the performance of the position.

Minimum Salary

USD $118,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary

USD $118,000.00/Yr.