Maxwell Postdoc Fellowship: Pulsed Power & EM

Sandia National Laboratories; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional travel allowance

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for the Maxwell Postdoctoral Fellowship. The two‑year appointment supports self‑directed research in radiation effects, electrical and electromagnetic sciences, high energy density sciences, and pulsed power, with access to world‑class facilities and mentors.

Selected candidates publish in top journals, present at conferences, and may bid on regular Sandia positions during the term; relocation assistance and a generous professional travel

Qualifications

• Ph.D. conferred within the last three years or expected by appointment start.
• Record of high-quality research publications and presentations.
• Ability to secure a DOE Q level security clearance (US citizenship).

Responsibilities

• Pursue self‑directed research aligned with REHEDS, EM sciences, and pulsed power domains.
• Collaborate with Sandia researchers and publish results in leading journals.
• Present work at top-tier conferences and contribute to Sandia R&D efforts.

Skills

Strong research publications

DOE clearance eligibility

Education

Ph.D. in radiation effects / EM sciences / pulsed power

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories invites applications for the Maxwell Postdoctoral Fellowship. The two‑year appointment supports self‑directed research in radiation effects, electrical and electromagnetic sciences, high energy density sciences, and pulsed power, with access to world‑class facilities and mentors.

Selected candidates publish in top journals, present at conferences, and may bid on regular Sandia positions during the term; relocation assistance and a generous professional travel