Harry S. Truman Fellowship 2027

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for the Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering. This prestigious postdoctoral program funds independent research aligned with Sandia's national security mission, with up to two recipients annually.

Candidates should demonstrate outstanding research potential and leadership. The Truman Fellowship emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration, rigorous proposal submission, and adherence to DOE clearance

Qualifications

• PhD completed between Oct 1, 2024 and Oct 1, 2027.
• Completion of full application process with research proposal relevant to Sandia's national security mission.
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven leadership in research and collaboration across domains.
• Related internships or visiting research programs in national labs or industry.

Skills

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership in research

Education

PhD completed between Oct 1, 2024 and Oct 1, 2027

Job description

About Sandia

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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 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*

About Sandia

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. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 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*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

• These benefits vary by job classification.

What Your Job Will Be Like

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 post‑doctoral fellowship with up to two recipients each year. The Truman 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.

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 (see website for further details).
• Ability to acquire and maintain a DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship

Qualifications We Desire

• Proven ability to advance the state-of-the-art in (applicable sciences, applicable 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

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; and radiation effects and high energy physics, including all aspects of engineering diagnostics and testing, and modeling and simulation.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

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. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by the DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

Eeo

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements For MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Regular/Temporary Position: T

Full/Part-Time Status: F