National Laboratory of the Rockies · 41 minutes ago
Director’s Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $124K/yrThe National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is focused on accelerating energy innovation through research and systems integration. The Director's Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher will attract exceptionally qualified scientists and engineers in renewable energy research, serving a two-year term with potential for renewal.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy
Qualification
Required
Cover page (please include: name, title of proposal and NLR mentor)
Curriculum Vitae
A letter of recommendation from your current supervisor or academic advisor
Research proposal addressing the long-term engineering, scientific, or analysis needs which would support the laboratory's mission and goals: focus on the proposed research and identify an appropriate area within the laboratory to host the research; clearly state the research challenges; identify the scientific or technological questions that are associated with the challenge; define the strategy to address these questions; and define an approach. Please download and complete the proposal template for FY2026 and submit with your application to the Director's Fellowship
NLR mentor's letter of intent to support the candidate
Names and contact information of two additional individuals from nationally known faculty or scientists in relevant disciplines who are knowledgeable about the candidate's capabilities and research
Proof of PhD degree prior to assignment start date
For current PhD students: All Ph.D. requirements completed prior to appointment and be at an early point in a promising career of world-class research and leadership in the appropriate discipline
For PhD graduates: Must have received your PhD in Applied Engineering, Fundamental Science, Engineering or Science Technology with substantial work in analysis within two years of the application deadline
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Pension benefits
403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match
Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave
Paid holidays
Company
National Laboratory of the Rockies
The U.S. Department of Energy's primary national laboratory for energy systems research and development.
Founded in 1977
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (73)
2024 (102)
2023 (131)
2022 (133)
2021 (89)
2020 (81)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$166.09MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyARPA-E
2024-09-04Grant
2023-09-21Grant· $1M
2023-05-22Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Clay Sumner
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer L.
Chief Financial Officer
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