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Postdoctoral Appointments

If you have completed your doctoral degree within the last five years and you are interested in continuing to build your experience and knowledge in areas of basic and applied science and technology, you could be hired for a postdoctoral appointment at Sandia.
The postdoctoral program at Sandia provides a broad array of research-and-development opportunities to work with some of the best scientists in some of the best facilities in the world. You can perform world-class research, publish and present your work, collaborate with others in academia and industry, and contribute to the advancement of technology in a wide variety of scientific fields, including the following:

  • Biosciences, biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Combustion
  • Computational mechanics
  • Computer science
  • Hydrogen
  • Materials
  • Microelectronics
  • Microfluidics
  • Nanoelectronics
  • Physics
  • Others

There are approximately 60 postdocs at Sandia/California, bringing together a wide range of scientific disciplines and diverse backgrounds from premier universities around the world. The postdocs create a vibrant community that is supported and fostered in many ways at Sandia/California. For instance, to enhance the quality of the postdoctoral experience for all participants, the Postdoctoral Professional Development Program offers an active, organized social and career networking group for our postdocs to supplement their work activities. A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and relocation assistance, is provided.