Postdoctoral and Senior Research Fellows-Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation assistance

Professional travel allowance

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers a fellowship program with the Air Force and national laboratories. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens with Ph.D. or equivalent degrees and senior awards for those with more than five years since degree.

Fellows design and conduct independent projects, gain visibility through competitive awards, and benefit from full-time research opportunities at Air Force facilities, with collaboration among leading scientists.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizens at time of application.
• Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in science or engineering.
• Senior research awards designated for those with >5 years since earning their degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct an independent research project in an area compatible with the Air Force laboratories.
• Enhance visibility in the field through a nationally recognized, competitive award.
• Devote full-time effort to mission-driven research contributing to national priorities.
• Access the Air Force research facilities and collaborate with leading scientists and engineers.

Education

Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in science or engineering

Job description

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of nearly 300 active research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior fellowship awards at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and the U.S. Space Force (USSF) under the Air Force Science & Technology Fellowship Program (AF STFP).

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are U.S. citizens and hold, or anticipate earning, a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in a variety of fields of science or engineering. Senior research awards are designated for those with >5 years since earning their degree.

Research Fellows have the opportunity to:

• Design and conduct an independent research project in an area compatible with the interests of the Air Force laboratories
• Enhance their visibility in their field through a nationally recognized, competitive award
• Devote full-time effort to mission-driven research that contributes to national priorities
• Access the excellent and often unique Air Force research facilities
• Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers

Award benefits include:

• Monthly base stipend starting at $95,000/year; may be higher based on experience
• Health insurance (including dental and vision)
• Relocation assistance for awardees who will be on tenure for at least six months and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the host laboratory
• Professional travel allowance

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Candidates must be U.S. citizens at the time of application.