About the opportunity
PNNL’s Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of research and development, generating world-recognized discoveries. Pauling Fellows are equipped with the resources to carry out a research program of their own design while benefiting from mentoring by internationally recognized researchers. They will devise cutting-edge approaches, utilize and build state-of-science capabilities, and guide research efforts that advance scientific frontiers and address pressing concerns for the nation across research topics including Scientific Discovery, Energy Resiliency, Data Science & Computing, and National Security.
Salary and benefits
- Full funding to pursue a major independent research project of your own conception
- Mentoring by internationally recognized researchers
- Opportunity to utilize and build state-of-science capabilities
Who can apply?
- Qualified recent and upcoming PhD graduates in a science or engineering field related to the mission areas of PNNL
- Must have completed a PhD from an accredited college or university within the last three years or prior to the start of the fellowship
- Must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States
Required documents
- Detailed and original research proposal describing research plans and anticipated outcomes
- Additional documents as specified on the PNNL careers page during the application period
When to apply
- Applications for the 2027 fellowship are open until October 15, 2026.
How to apply
- Visit the PNNL careers page during open application time periods for full information and application instructions
- Submit a detailed and original proposal describing your research plans and anticipated outcomes
Additional information
- Research areas include Scientific Discovery, Energy Resiliency, Data Science & Computing, and National Security.
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is managed and operated by Battelle for the U.S. Department of Energy.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Recent PhD graduates (within 3 years) in science or engineering.
- Researchers interested in Scientific Discovery, Energy Resiliency, Data Science, or National Security.
- Those capable of designing and executing an original, independent research program.
What should you think carefully about?
- You must have the legal right to work in the United States to be eligible.
- The role is on-site in Richland, Washington, requiring relocation.
- You must have completed your PhD within the last three years.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a perfect fit for those who want to transition from a supervised PhD to an independent researcher, utilizing state-of-the-science capabilities to address national security or energy resiliency.
Our take
Candididates should seriously consider applying if they are recent PhDs in science or engineering who want to complete an independent, self-designed research project.
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