Sandia National Laboratories established the prestigious President Harry S. Truman Postdoctoral Fellowship in National Security Science and Engineering in 2004. This highly competitive three-year fellowship aims to attract exceptional new Ph.D. scientists and engineers from across the nation.

Truman Fellows are given the opportunity to conduct groundbreaking, independent research that directly supports Sandia’s national-security mission. They have the freedom to choose their own research topics and benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities at Sandia’s principal locations in New Mexico and California. 

Award:  Sandia’s competitive wage and benefits package includes an annual salary of $119,700 ($131,700 CA) ; flexible work arrangements; 11 paid holidays; three weeks of vacation; health, vision, and dental insurance; and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

The fellowship includes full salary and benefits for three years plus a yearly plus an annual budget of up to $100K which can be used for research equipment, additional personnel, and travel.

Where:  Sandia’s principal locations in New Mexico and California. 

Length: Three years

Eligibility:

• Ph.D. conferred within the past three years or completion of PhD requirements by commencement of appointment.
• No previous postdoctoral appointments at a national laboratory (pre-postdoc internships excluded)
• Research in areas meaningful to national security
• Development and submission of a compelling research proposal
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship

Applications due:  September (annually)