Postdoc & Student Programs Coordinator

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is seeking a Project/Program Specialist 1 to coordinate career development events, communications, and program activities for postdoctoral researchers and students. This role helps researchers connect with colleagues, build professional skills, and prepare for the next step in their careers.

You will support planning, communications, data reporting, and collaboration with the PSPO team, working hybrid in Los Alamos.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively across various stages of a project's lifecycle—planning through execution, tracking, and closeout.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated success working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating career development events, workshops, and networking activities from planning through follow-up and reporting.
• Developing audience-appropriate program communications and managing distributions.
• Assisting with coordination of selection committees, invitations, and follow through of decisions.
• Maintaining relational database entries; compiling metrics and routine reports.
• Working with PSPO team to foster a positive, solutions-oriented culture.
• Applying Lab policies on safety, security, access, and event protocol.

Skills

Project coordination

Organization skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Relational databases

Job description

Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico is seeking a Project/Program Specialist 1 to coordinate career development events, communications, and program activities for postdoctoral researchers and students. This role helps researchers connect with colleagues, build professional skills, and prepare for the next step in their careers.

You will support planning, communications, data reporting, and collaboration with the PSPO team, working hybrid in Los Alamos.