WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...

How To Apply

Postdoctoral Program

Every postdoc at the Laboratory MUST be sponsored by a technical staff member. To identify a potential sponsor, you can review the technical divisions and the science subject areas of the Laboratory. In addition, you can meet potential sponsors at national and international conferences and workshops, by networking with colleagues, or by scanning journal publications.

For initial consideration, apply online directly to the program OR to a specific posted job. To see posted jobs and apply online:

1. Find a job that matches your qualifications and interests.
2. Click "Apply for this job" button at the bottom of the detailed job ad.
3. Complete all fields in the online application.
4. Use the Cover Letter text box to outline your current research interests and address your skills, knowledge, and abilities relevant to each of the required/desired skills and the educational requirements. Taking this extra step will ensure that you receive optimal consideration during our screening process. Cover letters ARE REQUIRED for postdoctoral positions.
5. Use the Resume text box to create your resume or paste in an existing resume.
6. Use the Publications List text box to include all of your publications. Publications should include the complete title and author list (as published) in standard format. If there are more than six authors, an abbreviated author list is acceptable.
7. Click "Submit".
8. You've just applied and will receive a confirmation email from our Resume Service Center once your application has been received and processed.
9. You may apply to as many jobs as you are interested in or qualified for. We recommend modifying your cover letter to address the specific technical points of each job.
10. Your online application will place you on an applicant listing for technical staff who are searching for suitable candidates.