National Renewable Energy Laboratory -- Director's Postdoctoral Fellowship

Funding Agency:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory

The NREL Director's Fellowship attracts the next generation of exceptionally qualified scientists and engineers with outstanding talent and credentials in renewable energy research and related disciplines. One of the fellowship positions is named the Nozik Fellowship, in recognition of Emeritus Senior Research Fellow Dr. Arthur J. Nozik and his outstanding scientific contributions to renewable energy.

Candidates are selected based on eligibility, program expectations, and research proposals. Overriding consideration, when evaluating the application, will be the quality of the candidate. Successful candidates will serve a two-year term, with a possible third-year renewal paid with program funding (maximum three-year appointments). The Director's Fellowship includes a premium salary rate, additional funding for conferences/presentations, competitive benefits package, and relocation assistance (for moves greater than 50 miles from NREL).

Deadlines: Mar. 31, Aug. 31

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Eligibility Requirements

Highly qualified postdocs with a record of superior academic performance; demonstrated research and academic accomplishments in renewable energy technologies; and extraordinary scientific research abilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

  • All Ph.D. requirements completed prior to appointment and be at an early point in a promising career of world-class research and leadership in the appropriate discipline
  • Full-time commitment to an NREL research program to extend through the duration of the fellowship
  • NREL researcher/mentor's nomination application for submission to the Postdoctoral Research Review Committee. See Research to identify potential mentors. For questions about mentors, email directorfellowship@nrel.gov.

Amount

$10,000

Amount Description

Fellows receive a research allowance, provided by the research center, of $10,000 per fellowship to cover expenses for professional development activities including:

  • Laptops or personal computers
  • Professional development conferences, workshops, and meetings
  • Memberships, books, and subscriptions to technical organizations.

Laboratory Directed Research and Development Program Funding

  • Travel (domestic/foreign) related to the advancement of project research is allowed within the applied laboratory limits.
  • Purchase of research equipment, materials, software and supplies required to complete the project are allowed if not already available.

Note: Projects are limited to a maximum 24-month period of performance.

Funding Type

Fellowship

Eligibility

Post Doctoral Fellows

Category

Engineering and Physical Sciences
Environmental & Life Sciences

External Deadline

March 31, 2024