Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (including dental and

Vision coverage

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP), offering postdoctoral and senior research opportunities at USAF and Space Force laboratories in the United States.

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and hold or anticipate earning a Ph.D. or equivalent. Senior awards require more than five years since degree; multiple annual deadlines apply and benefits include a substantial stipend and relocation support.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in a variety of fields of science or engineering.
• Senior research awards are designated for those with >5 years since earning their degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct an independent research project in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories
• Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers
• Devote full-time effort to mission-driven research that contributes to national priorities
• Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities

Skills

Independent research

Collaboration with scientists

Education

PhD/ScD/MD/DVM

Job description

Postdoctoral and Senior Research Fellows

Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of nearly 300 active research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior fellowship awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Senior research awards are designated for those with >5 years since earning their degree.

Application deadline dates* (four annual review cycles):

• February 1


• May 1


• August 1


• November 1

*If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

Research Fellows have the opportunity to:

• Design and conduct an independent research project in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories


• Enhance their visibility in their field through a nationally recognized, competitive award


• Devote full-time effort to mission-driven research that contributes to national priorities


• Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities


• Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers

Award benefits include:

• Monthly base stipend starting at $95,000/year; may be higher based on experience


• Health insurance (including dental and vision)


• Relocation assistance for awardees who will be on tenure for at least six months and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the host laboratory


• Professional travel allowance

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Candidates must be U.S. citizens at the time of application.