Jill Hruby Fellowship

What Your Job Will Be Like

Shape the Future of National Security

The Jill Hruby Postdoctoral Fellowship is your gateway to a career of impact, innovation, and leadership. Designed for exceptional PhD graduates, this prestigious program empowers fellows to conduct independent, cutting‑edge research that aligns with Sandia National Laboratories' mission to advance global peace and security. As a Hruby Fellow, you will benefit from unparalleled mentorship by world‑class scientists and engineers, access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and the opportunity to lead research initiatives that address critical national challenges.

Through tailored leadership development programs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with government stakeholders, you will gain the skills and experience needed to become a leader in your field. Joining the Hruby Fellowship means contributing to groundbreaking discoveries, building a network of influential peers and mentors, and positioning yourself to shape the future of science, technology, and national security.

In addition to research, Hruby Fellows will participate in a unique leadership development program that will prepare them for career advancement as recognized leaders in their field or institution.

• Participate as a member on internal research proposal selection committee
• Engage with government relations to understand how Sandia supports national decision making
• Participate in a leadership development program, including coaching and peer mentoring
• Opportunities for mentorship from senior technical leadership at the laboratory

The Jill Hruby Fellowship is a three‑year appointment that will begin on October 1, 2027.

To be considered, applicants must submit the following documents that are described on the Hruby website ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) to the job posting.

Application info file

If invited for a full proposal, you will be assigned a Sandia mentor and required to submit a full research proposal.

Interviews are tentatively planned between January 12‑14, 19‑21 2028.

For more information, see the website listed above and contact:
Hruby Fellowship

All materials and online application must be received by 5 PM Mountain Daylight Time, October 1, 2026.

** Applicants on this requisition may be considered for this and other postdoctoral positions at Sandia National Laboratories.

PhD completion between October 1, 2024 and October 1, 2027

Evidence of strong academic achievement, excellent technical accomplishment, leadership and ability to team effectively

Submission of the applicant information form, cover letter, and CV following the guidance described in the 2028 Hruby Application Guidelines located on the website.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship

Proven ability to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in applicable sciences, applicable engineering, and/or related fields of study

Excellent written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills

Proven research community leadership through activities such as participation in student or professional organizations, outreach activities, etc.

Related professional experience such as internships in industry or national labs, participation in visiting research programs, etc.

Ability to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment alongside specialists in other domains

Sandia's Science and Technology and Research Foundations supports development and delivery of a full spectrum of differentiating capabilities, ranging from fundamental scientific discoveries to system‑level engineering solutions, to support the Laboratory's mission needs. Areas of special focus include: biological science; computing, information science, and mathematics; earth, energy, and environmental science; engineering science; materials and advanced manufacturing; nanodevices and microsystems; physical science;

and radiation effects and high energy physics, including all aspects of engineering diagnostics and testing, and modeling and simulation.

This posting will be open for application…