Pauling Fellow - Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship 2027

** Overview*
* At PNNL, our core capabilities are divided among major departments that we refer to as Directorates within the Lab, focused on a specific area of scientific research or other function, with its own leadership team and dedicated budget.

Our Science & Technology directorates include National Security, Earth and Biological Sciences, Physical and Computational Sciences, and Energy and Environment. In addition, we have an Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, a Department of Energy, Office of Science user facility housed on the PNNL campus.

** Responsibilities*
* PNNL's Linus Pauling Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of research and development to achieve world-recognized discovery and innovation. PNNL is currently accepting qualified candidate applications from recent and upcoming PhD graduates in Science and Engineering who wish to conduct original research and development on a project of their own design.

Pauling Fellows are expected to demonstrate strong potential for becoming a leader in their chosen field.

Candidates will be required to submit the following items (under "Additional Documents") as a  
** SINGLE PDF uploaded attachment
** when applying for this position:

+ Cover letter - Please identify which of the following categories best describes your research and development program as it would sit within PNNL:
Scientific Discovery, Sustainable Energy, National Security, and Data Science & Computing.

+ Current CV (please include your ORCiD link if available)

+ Research Proposal
- Successful applications will describe in detail the intended research and development activities, the novelty and impact of carrying out this work, and why PNNL is an advantageous institution to carry out these studies. As part of explaining why PNNL is an ideal place for your proposed research, please cite three (3) publications within the last 5 years from PNNL authors that most closely connect to your proposed research or represents PNNL expertise and/or facilities that would support your research.

Please note:

We prefer Pauling Fellows to be at an appropriate PNNL site (dependent on the nature of the work proposed). Decisions on whether a staff member can be virtual or hybrid are made by PNNL management. The Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is expected to start in the fall of 2027.

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** Qualifications*
* Minimum Qualifications:

+ Candidates must have received a PhD in 2024 or later, or by August 31, 2027 from an accredited college or university.

+ Have submitted the PDF application packet (under "Additional Documents") as indicated above.

** Hazardous Working Conditions/Environment*
* Not applicable.

** Testing Designated Position*
* This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

** About PNNL*
* Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution powered by a highly educated, diverse workforce committed to the values of Integrity, Creativity, Collaboration, Impact, and Courage. Every year, scores of dynamic, driven people come to PNNL to work with renowned researchers on meaningful science, innovations and outcomes for the U.S. Department of Energy and other sponsors; here is your chance to be one of them!

At PNNL, you will find an exciting research environment and excellent benefits including health insurance, and flexible work schedules. PNNL is located in eastern Washington State-the dry side of Washington known for its stellar outdoor recreation and affordable cost of living. The Lab's campus is only a 45-minute flight (or ~3 hour drive) from Seattle or Portland, and is serviced by the convenient PSC airport, connected to 8 major hubs.

** Commitment to Excellence and Equal Employment Opportunity*
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