Nuclear Nonproliferation Postdoctoral Fellow: NextGen Leader

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Hoffman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow in Nuclear Nonproliferation. This two-year program develops scientific and leadership foundations for a long-term career across the DOE national laboratories, with potential staff opportunities at multiple laboratories and locations.

Fellows conduct independent research in nonproliferation, coordinating across disciplines, while engaging in NextGen leadership, seminars, and network-building.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a technical field as listed.
• Less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience as of Oct 1, 2027.
• Strong academic record with publications/presentations.
• Ability to conduct independent research with sound judgment.
• Interest in a long-term career in nuclear nonproliferation within the DOE system.
• Prior nonproliferation research valued but not required.
• Eligibility to obtain DOE Q clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Define scope, objectives, and research strategies for an independent project.
• Manage project budget, schedule, and milestones.
• Execute technical work, collaborate across disciplines.
• Ensure high-quality data through instrumentation, modeling, and analysis.
• Communicate results through publications, reports, and presentations.
• Build networks across Berkeley Lab and DOE labs for future staff opportunities.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, high-performing research environment.
• Engage in NextGen leadership, project management, and career development.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent research

Collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

Ph.D. in a technical field (chemistry, physics, materials science, engineering, Earth/atmospheric sciences, geophysics, or related)

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Hoffman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow in Nuclear Nonproliferation. This two-year program develops scientific and leadership foundations for a long-term career across the DOE national laboratories, with potential staff opportunities at multiple laboratories and locations.

Fellows conduct independent research in nonproliferation, coordinating across disciplines, while engaging in NextGen leadership, seminars, and network-building.