Lederman Fellowship

The expected hiring range for this position is

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for the referral bonus program.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance and sponsorship assistance.

About the Role:

The Lederman Fellowship at Fermilab is intended to attract exceptional postdoctoral candidates who have demonstrated outstanding ability in research and who, in addition, have a strong interest in education and outreach. In general, Lederman Fellows are free to choose any area in Fermilab's broad experimental program for performing their research, including neutrino physics, research on the CMS experiment at the LHC and proposed future colliders, astroparticle physics, intensity frontier experiments such as Mu2e, quantum information science, and quantum sensor research. This year we are particularly interested in applications focused on neutrino and collider physics. In recognition of Leon Lederman's commitment to the teaching of physics at all levels, Fellows are also expected to participate for a fraction of their time in education. An example would be the Saturday Morning Physics program or other outreach. Candidates not selected for the Lederman Fellowship may be considered for other Research Associate opportunities at Fermilab.

The Lederman Fellowship is a 3-year appointment with the possibility for an extension of up to two (2) additional years.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Candidates should have obtained a Ph.D. in experimental particle physics, astrophysics, or a closely related field after September 1, 2023, or should expect to obtain a Ph.D. in one of the same fields by September 1, 2025.
• Demonstrated exceptional ability in research.
• Ability to participate in physics outreach.
• Abides by all environment, safety, and health regulations.
• Contribute effectively within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit via Academic Jobs Online [https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/29573]:

1) cover letter,

2) curriculum vitae,

3) research statement,

4) outreach statement, and

5) three or more reference letters (to be submitted by the reference writers at the AJO site).

For information about this position, please contact Sara Simon (smsimon@fnal.gov) or visit https://www.fnal.gov/pub/forphysicists/fellowships/leon_lederman/index.html.

Physical activity and work conditions

Human factors: Mental concentration, sitting, and standing

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:
Fermilab is America's premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

We are committed to diversity; diverse people, diverse jobs, and diverse science.

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.

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If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.

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