Eligibility

• Ph.D. awarded within the past three years at the time of application or completed Ph.D. requirements by commencement of appointment
• Excellent academic and research qualifications
• Evidence of exceptional technical accomplishments, leadership, and ability to thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment
• Candidates must be seeking their first national laboratory appointment (pre-postdoc internships acceptable)
• Ability to obtain a DOE "Q" clearance, which requires US citizenship

Funding Priorities

Sandia’s research focus areas are: bioscience, computing and information science, engineering science, materials science, nanodevices and microsystems, radiation effects and high energy density physics, and geosciences. To learn more about additional R&D programs that support Sandia’s mission areas, please visit: sandia.gov/missions

Additional Information

• Sandia's competitive wage and benefits package includes an annual salary of $111,200; flexible work arrangements; 11 paid holidays; three weeks of vacation; health, vision, and dental insurance; and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.
• The Truman Fellowship is a three-year appointment that typically begins on October 1.
• A member of Sandia's technical staff mentors each Truman Fellow. This emphasis on research mentoring enables Fellows to become integral members of Sandia R&D teams, as evidenced by a conversion-to-staff rate of approximately 65% while acquiring unique skills during their early career development.