Berkeley Lab
2026 Luis W Alvarez and Grace M Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowships
Berkeley Lab, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Overview
The Computing Sciences Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is now accepting applications for two distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in computing sciences: Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship
and
Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship . Ph.D. must be completed and the applicant must have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience. One application will be considered for both fellowships. Responsibilities
The Alvarez Fellows apply advances in computer science, mathematics, computational science, data science, machine learning or AI to computational modeling, simulations, and advanced data analytics for scientific discovery in materials science, biology, astronomy, environmental science, energy, particle physics, genomics, and other scientific domains. The Hopper Fellows concentrate on the development and optimization of scientific and engineering applications leveraging the high-speed network capability provided by the Energy Sciences Network or run on next-generation high performance computing and data systems hosted by the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center at Berkeley Lab. Fellows participate in research activities in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline of interest to the Computing Sciences Area and Berkeley Lab. Qualifications
Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, computational science, or related discipline. Candidates must have no more than three years of postdoctoral research experience. Expertise with advanced algorithms, software techniques, HPC systems and/or networking in a related research field. Demonstrated creativity and the ability to perform independent research. Demonstrated excellence in a related research field. Ability to develop new cross-disciplinary partnerships that use advanced computational and/or mathematical techniques to produce unique lab capabilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate communications and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of advanced computing and high-performance computing. Application Process
As part of your application process, you must upload and submit the following materials with your online application: Cover letter CV, with publication list included Research Statement (no more than five pages, formatted on standard letter-size paper with 1-inch margins and font not smaller than 11 point) Contact information (name, affiliation, and email address) of at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference Application deadline: October 24, 2025 It is highly advisable that you have all the required materials ready prior to submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Tentative Application Timeline
Application deadline: October 24, 2025 Review and Selection: October 2025 – January 2026 Decisions made: January/February 2026 Notes
The selected candidates will be offered either the Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship or the Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship based on their research focus. Salary range: $137,916 to $142,053 annually. Actual salary depends on experience. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Background checks may be required. Convictions will be evaluated to determine if they relate to the responsibilities of the position. Applying may consider candidates for other relevant positions within Computing Sciences. Work may be on-site or hybrid. Work must be performed within the United States. A REAL ID or other acceptable ID is required to access Berkeley Lab sites. About Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab’s Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new tools and technologies to advance research in applied mathematics, computer science, data science, and computational science, and to meet needs across areas such as astrophysics, accelerator physics, chemical science and materials science, climate, and HPC systems and networking technology. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from all qualified individuals will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state and federal law. Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer and adheres to UC affirmative action and anti-discrimination policies. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: finalists must disclose any relevant misconduct decisions within the last seven years. For more information, visit Berkeley Lab careers at careers.lbl.gov. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Research Services Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect.
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The Computing Sciences Area at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is now accepting applications for two distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in computing sciences: Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship
and
Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship . Ph.D. must be completed and the applicant must have no more than three years of postdoctoral experience. One application will be considered for both fellowships. Responsibilities
The Alvarez Fellows apply advances in computer science, mathematics, computational science, data science, machine learning or AI to computational modeling, simulations, and advanced data analytics for scientific discovery in materials science, biology, astronomy, environmental science, energy, particle physics, genomics, and other scientific domains. The Hopper Fellows concentrate on the development and optimization of scientific and engineering applications leveraging the high-speed network capability provided by the Energy Sciences Network or run on next-generation high performance computing and data systems hosted by the National Energy Research Scientific Computing Center at Berkeley Lab. Fellows participate in research activities in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline of interest to the Computing Sciences Area and Berkeley Lab. Qualifications
Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, computational science, or related discipline. Candidates must have no more than three years of postdoctoral research experience. Expertise with advanced algorithms, software techniques, HPC systems and/or networking in a related research field. Demonstrated creativity and the ability to perform independent research. Demonstrated excellence in a related research field. Ability to develop new cross-disciplinary partnerships that use advanced computational and/or mathematical techniques to produce unique lab capabilities. Excellent communication skills with the ability to facilitate communications and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Qualifications
Knowledge of advanced computing and high-performance computing. Application Process
As part of your application process, you must upload and submit the following materials with your online application: Cover letter CV, with publication list included Research Statement (no more than five pages, formatted on standard letter-size paper with 1-inch margins and font not smaller than 11 point) Contact information (name, affiliation, and email address) of at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference Application deadline: October 24, 2025 It is highly advisable that you have all the required materials ready prior to submitting your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Tentative Application Timeline
Application deadline: October 24, 2025 Review and Selection: October 2025 – January 2026 Decisions made: January/February 2026 Notes
The selected candidates will be offered either the Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship or the Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship based on their research focus. Salary range: $137,916 to $142,053 annually. Actual salary depends on experience. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. Background checks may be required. Convictions will be evaluated to determine if they relate to the responsibilities of the position. Applying may consider candidates for other relevant positions within Computing Sciences. Work may be on-site or hybrid. Work must be performed within the United States. A REAL ID or other acceptable ID is required to access Berkeley Lab sites. About Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab’s Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new tools and technologies to advance research in applied mathematics, computer science, data science, and computational science, and to meet needs across areas such as astrophysics, accelerator physics, chemical science and materials science, climate, and HPC systems and networking technology. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from all qualified individuals will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state and federal law. Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer and adheres to UC affirmative action and anti-discrimination policies. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: finalists must disclose any relevant misconduct decisions within the last seven years. For more information, visit Berkeley Lab careers at careers.lbl.gov. Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Research Services Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect.
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