Jill Hruby Fellowship

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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. Fellows will:

• 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, 2026.

• Apply to this job posting by submitting a CV.
• Submit research idea, see https:///
• If invited for interview, you will be assigned a Sandia mentor and required to submit a full research proposal prior to your interview
• Interviews are tentatively planned for the week of January 26, 2026

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Hruby Fellowship

All materials and online application must be received by 5PM Mountain Daylight Time, November 3, 2025

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

• PhD conferred within the past three years (November 2023 or later) or completion of PhD requirements by commencement of appointment (Oct 1, 2026)
• Evidence of strong academic achievement, excellent technical accomplishment, leadership and ability to team effectively
• Completion of the full application process, which includes submission of a research proposal relevant to Sandia's national security mission: biological sciences; chemistry; earth, energy and environmental science; engineering sciences; materials and advanced manufacturing; math, computing and information science,…