Lederman Fellowship Research Associate

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible S

Paid time off

Life insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab's Lederman Fellowship in Batavia, IL offers a unique postdoctoral opportunity to pursue research across Fermilab's broad experimental program, with the freedom to choose areas from neutrino physics to CMS and beyond.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, astrophysics, or a closely related field and may participate in education and outreach activities, including the Saturday Morning Physics program or similar initiatives. Onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, astrophysics, or closely related field after September 1, 2025, or expected by September 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated exceptional ability in research.
• Ability to participate in physics outreach.
• Abides by all environment, safety, and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform research in Fermilab's broad experimental program (neutrino physics, CMS at LHC, astroparticle physics, etc.).
• Participate in education and outreach activities as part of the fellowship.
• Fermilab fellowship is 3-year appointment with potential extension.

Skills

Research excellence

Outreach participation

Education

PhD in experimental particle physics/astrophysics

Job description

This position is eligible for relocation assistance and sponsorship assistance.

About the Role:

The Lederman Fellowship at Fermilab is intended to attract exceptional postdoctoral candidates who have demonstrated outstanding ability in research and who, in addition, have a strong interest in education and outreach. Lederman Fellows are free to choose any area in Fermilab's broad experimental program for performing their research, including neutrino physics, research on the CMS experiment at the LHC and proposed future colliders, astroparticle physics, intensity frontier experiments such as Mu2e, quantum information science, and quantum sensor research. In recognition of Leon Lederman’s commitment to the teaching of physics at all levels, Fellows are also expected to participate for a fraction of their time in education. An example would be the Saturday Morning Physics program or other outreach. Candidates not selected for the Lederman Fellowship may be considered for other Research Associate opportunities at Fermilab.

The Lederman Fellowship is a 3-year appointment with the possibility for an extension of up to two (2) additional years.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, astrophysics, or a closely related field after September 1, 2025, or should expect to obtain a Ph.D. in one of the same fields by September 1, 2027.
• Demonstrated exceptional ability in research.
• Ability to participate in physics outreach.
• Abides by all environment, safety, and health regulations.

Physical activity and work conditions

Human factors: Mental concentration, sitting, and standing

Work Arrangement:

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Paid time off;
• Life insurance;
• Short and Long-term disability insurance;
• Retirement benefits;
• Onsite day care.