Lederman Postdoc Fellow: Independent Research & Outreach

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab invites applications for the Lederman Fellowship, a three-year postdoctoral research opportunity at our Batavia, IL campus. Fellows may pursue any area in Fermilab's broad program and contribute to education and outreach activities such as Saturday Morning Physics.

Candidates must have or anticipate a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, astrophysics, or related field by Sept 1, 2027, and demonstrate strong research ability and outreach capacity.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Exceptional research ability

Outreach capability

Safety and compliance awareness

Education

Ph.D. in experimental particle physics / astrophysics or related field

Job description

Fermilab invites applications for the Lederman Fellowship, a three-year postdoctoral research opportunity at our Batavia, IL campus. Fellows may pursue any area in Fermilab's broad program and contribute to education and outreach activities such as Saturday Morning Physics.

Candidates must have or anticipate a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, astrophysics, or related field by Sept 1, 2027, and demonstrate strong research ability and outreach capacity.