Lederman Fellow

The expected hiring range for this position is :

$69800.00-$100133.00.

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. Lederman Fellows are free to choose any area in Fermilabs 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 recognition of Leon Ledermans 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 2024 or should expect to obtain a Ph.D. in one of the same fields by September 1 2026.

Demonstrated exceptional ability in research.

Ability to participate in physics outreach.

Abides by all environment safety and health regulations.

Application Instructions :

Interested candidates should submit via Academic Jobs Online 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 ( ) or visit 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 Americas premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and 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.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe productive and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status genetic information and other legally protected categories.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus

Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID or equivalent to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here : If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents we may schedule a virtual interview.

What To Expect Next :

Well be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and the meantime we encourage you to check us out on Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn or our About Us page.

Key Skills

Teacher Coaching,Public Health,Google Docs,Classroom Experience,Systems Engineering,Research Experience,Teaching,Grant Writing,Leadership Experience,Mentoring,Public Speaking,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 69800 - 100133