Lederman Fellowship: Research Associate & Outreach

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

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.