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Postdoctoral Fellow – ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships

Employer
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine
Location
Adelphi, Maryland
Salary
$100,000 annual stipend + benefits
Closing date
May 31, 2021

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Sector
Government
Job Function
Postdoctoral Researcher
Position Type
Fellowship
Level
Entry Level

Job Details

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to pursue independent research that supports the mission of ARL. The Fellow benefits by having this opportunity and by working alongside some of the nation's best scientists and engineers. ARL benefits by the expected transfer of new science and technology that enhances the capabilities of the U.S. Army and the warfighter in times of both peace and war.

The Army Research Laboratory invites exceptional young researchers to participate in this excitement as ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows. These Fellows must display extraordinary ability in scientific research and show clear promise of becoming outstanding future leaders. Candidates are expected to have already successfully tackled a major scientific or engineering problem or have provided a new approach or insight, evidenced by a recognized impact in their field. 

ARL offers five named Fellowships honoring distinguished researchers and work that has been performed at Army Labs. Applications are being accepted (beginning April 15, 2021) for two of these fellowships as indicated below:

  • the Harry Diamond Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (accepting applications)
  • the George F. Adams Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (accepting applications)
  • the Robert J. Eichelberger Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • the ENIAC Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship
  • the Brad E. Forch Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

Benefits of an ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

  • One-year appointment, renewable for up to 3 years based on performance
  • Annual stipend of $100,000
  • Health insurance (including dental and vision)
  • Paid relocation and professional travel allowance

Eligibility Criteria

By October 1, 2021, applicants must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in the physical sciences, life sciences, computational sciences, behavioral sciences, or engineering. Applicants who intend to defend their dissertation after October 1, 2021, are not eligible.

As of the application deadline (June 15, 2021), applicants may not be more than five years beyond the award date of their Ph.D. or Sc.D.

There are no citizenship requirements; however, selected fellows must pass a Department of Defense clearance process, requiring a background security investigation. Foreign nationals must get further DoD approval, requiring a background investigation.

Interested candidates should visit http://www.nas.edu/arl for more information and to apply online.

Company

The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U.S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. In the NRC Research Associateship Programs, prospective applicants select a research project or projects from among a large group of Research Opportunities available through this website. Prior to completing an application, prospective applicants should contact the Research Adviser listed with the selected Research Opportunity(ies) to assure that funding will be available if the application is recommended by NRC Research Associateship Programs panels. Once a host laboratory and Research Adviser are identified, an application is submitted through the NRC Research Associateship Programs online application system. Reviews are conducted four times each year, and review results are available to applicants six to eight weeks following the application deadline. Prospective applicants should carefully read the details and eligibility of the program to which they are applying. Some laboratories have citizenship restrictions (open only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents), and some laboratories have Research Opportunities that are not open to senior applicants (more than 5 years beyond the Ph.D.). When searching for Research Opportunities, applicants may limit their search to only those laboratories which match their eligibility criteria. In addition, applicants should note application deadlines, as not all laboratories participate in all reviews.

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