Hoffman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow - Nuclear Nonproliferation

The Darleane C. Hoffman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is a premier path for early-career scientists to lead independent, mission-driven research that supports the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) nonproliferation mission . Fellows conduct their own project, build cross-lab networks, and receive targeted career and leadership development through the Next Generation Nonproliferation Leadership Development Program (NextGen ).

What You Will Do :

• Define project scope, objectives, and research strategies for an independent research project advancing nuclear nonproliferation .
• Manage project budget, schedule, and milestones; adapt plans as results emerge.
• Execute technical work and collaborate across disciplines.
• Operate and maintain experimental equipment and facilities to ensure high-quality data.
• Communicate results through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and sponsor engagement.
• Build collaborative networks across Berkeley Lab and the DOE national laboratory complex .
• Promote a safe , inclusive, high-performing research environment.
• Participate in NextGen programming in scientific leadership, project management , nuclear nonproliferation , and career development.
• Engage in seminars, workshops , and group meetings to broaden scientific perspective and support growth.

What is Required :

Required Application Materials :

For full consideration, please apply by January 31, 2026.

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Misconduct Disclosure Requirement : As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.