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2026 Luis W Alvarez and Grace M Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowships
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Overview
Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship
and
Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship
in Computing Sciences at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are now accepting applications for two distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in Computing Sciences. Researchers in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline who will have received their Ph.D. by December 1, 2026, and completed no more than three years of postdoctoral work are encouraged to apply. Only one application is needed, and it will be considered for both postdoctoral fellowships. Responsibilities and focus
The successful candidates will 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. 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. Hopper Fellows concentrate on the development and optimization of scientific and engineering applications leveraging 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. About Computing Sciences at Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab's Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new tools and technologies to meet needs in applied mathematics, computer science, data science, and computational science, and to advance research in core capabilities. Research areas include but are not limited to developing scientific applications for extreme-scale computing, mathematical modeling for complex problems, designing algorithms to improve performance, and advancing machine learning, AI, data science, quantum computing, HPC systems and networking technologies, and more. Qualifications
Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, computational science, or related discipline. Candidates must have no more than 3 years of postdoctoral 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. Excellent communication skills to facilitate communications and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of advanced computing and high-performance computing. Application Process
As part of your application, upload and submit the following materials with your online application: Cover letter CV with publication list Research Statement (no more than five pages in length when printed on standard letter-size paper, with 1-inch margins and font size not smaller than 11 point; figures and references must fit within the five-page limit) Contact information for at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference Application deadline: October 24, 2025. 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. This position is expected to pay between $137,916 to $142,053 annually. Salary depends on experience. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. This position may be subject to a background check. Regarding misconduct, final decisions will consider relevant circumstances. Work may be on-site or hybrid in the United States. Starting May 7, a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites. Timeline
The Fellowship Selection Committee will review applications after the deadline. Tentative timeline: Application deadline: October 24, 2025 Review and Selection: October 2025 – January 2026 Decisions: January/February 2026 Notes
The selected candidates will be offered the Alvarez or Hopper Fellowship based on research focus. Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants 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. Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It supports affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: finalists must disclose any misconduct-related decisions within the last seven years. By applying, candidacy may be considered for other positions within Computing Sciences. Work may be on-site or hybrid; REAL ID required to access sites.
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Luis W. Alvarez Postdoctoral Fellowship
and
Admiral Grace M. Hopper Postdoctoral Fellowship
in Computing Sciences at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are now accepting applications for two distinguished postdoctoral fellowships in Computing Sciences. Researchers in computer science, mathematics, data science, or any computational science discipline who will have received their Ph.D. by December 1, 2026, and completed no more than three years of postdoctoral work are encouraged to apply. Only one application is needed, and it will be considered for both postdoctoral fellowships. Responsibilities and focus
The successful candidates will 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. 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. Hopper Fellows concentrate on the development and optimization of scientific and engineering applications leveraging 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. About Computing Sciences at Berkeley Lab
Berkeley Lab's Computing Sciences Area researches, develops, and deploys new tools and technologies to meet needs in applied mathematics, computer science, data science, and computational science, and to advance research in core capabilities. Research areas include but are not limited to developing scientific applications for extreme-scale computing, mathematical modeling for complex problems, designing algorithms to improve performance, and advancing machine learning, AI, data science, quantum computing, HPC systems and networking technologies, and more. Qualifications
Requires a Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, computational science, or related discipline. Candidates must have no more than 3 years of postdoctoral 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. Excellent communication skills to facilitate communications and collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Additional Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of advanced computing and high-performance computing. Application Process
As part of your application, upload and submit the following materials with your online application: Cover letter CV with publication list Research Statement (no more than five pages in length when printed on standard letter-size paper, with 1-inch margins and font size not smaller than 11 point; figures and references must fit within the five-page limit) Contact information for at least three individuals who will provide letters of reference Application deadline: October 24, 2025. 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. This position is expected to pay between $137,916 to $142,053 annually. Salary depends on experience. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes. This position may be subject to a background check. Regarding misconduct, final decisions will consider relevant circumstances. Work may be on-site or hybrid in the United States. Starting May 7, a REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites. Timeline
The Fellowship Selection Committee will review applications after the deadline. Tentative timeline: Application deadline: October 24, 2025 Review and Selection: October 2025 – January 2026 Decisions: January/February 2026 Notes
The selected candidates will be offered the Alvarez or Hopper Fellowship based on research focus. Equal Employment Opportunity: Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants 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. Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It supports affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: finalists must disclose any misconduct-related decisions within the last seven years. By applying, candidacy may be considered for other positions within Computing Sciences. Work may be on-site or hybrid; REAL ID required to access sites.
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