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National Laboratory of the Rockies · 3 hours ago

Director’s Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher

Golden, CO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $124K/yr

0+ years exp

The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. They are seeking a Director's Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher to attract exceptionally qualified scientists and engineers for a two-year term focused on renewable energy research and related disciplines.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

The Director's Fellowship includes a premium salary rate, additional funding for conferences/presentations, competitive benefits package, and relocation assistance (for moves greater than 50 miles from NLR)

Your application will be considered incomplete if submitted without the required information, and will not be reviewed. 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 you application to the Director’s Fellowship proposal template

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

Please upload all 7 items in One (1) PDF under the “resume” option within the applicant tracking system

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

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

Qualification

PhD in EngineeringPhD in ScienceResearch proposal developmentRenewable energy researchLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

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 proposal template

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

All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation

You must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment