Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States' security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place.

We are looking for individuals that demonstrate an understanding of working in partnership with team peers, who engage, advocate, and contribute to building an inclusive culture, and provide expertise to solve challenging problems.

Pay Range
$11,180 - $16,214 Monthly

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. Many factors are taken into consideration when setting starting pay including education, experience, the external labor market, and internal equity.

Deadline for applications is May 16, 2024

The Faculty Mini-Sabbatical Program is designed to bring top academic talent from universities across the U.S. for a consecutive 1-3 month visit to the Laboratory. This program provides an excellent opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and the development of new collaborations. Please note that it is not intended to provide direct support for specific research activities.Selected faculty members will have access to LLNL's extensive computing facilities, specialized laboratory facilities and field equipment.

These employees will be hosted by a staff scientist and work collaboratively for 1-3 months within a research group/division at LLNL.Selected faculty for this call will begin sabbatical between October to April. A separate Summer call will be posted for those interested in starting betweenMay 2025 to September 2025.

Each FacultyScholar is selected based upon their outstanding scholarship and research expertise and overlap with the Lab's mission. Please include a cover letter and your CV.The cover letter should emphasize your educational opportunity and benefit from this sabbatical.

The position pays a salary of $14,500/month and covers 1 round-tripreimbursement to and from Livermore in accordance with LLNL travel policy. For more information visit the

You will

• Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Geoscience, Energy, Lasers, and/or Biology.
• Collaborate with technical area leaders, project leaders, and program management in a multidisciplinary team environment to accomplish research goals.
• Participate in activities as appropriate to provide and gain exposure to the laboratory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• PhD in relevant scientific field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Must be a continuing faculty member at an accredited research institution in the US.
• Extensive knowledge for applicant's science field demonstrated by a publication record.
• Demonstrated creativity, exceptional ability, and proven accomplishments in applicant's area of specialization.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
• Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Position Information

This is a Temporary Faculty Scholar appointment.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

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• Holiday Pay
• Sick leave accrual
• Individual 401(k) contributions
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Security Clearance

None required.However, if your assignment is longer than 179 days cumulatively within a calendar year, you must go through the Personal Identity Verification process. This process includes completing an online background investigation form and receiving approval of the background check. (This process does not apply to foreign nationals.)

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

We invite you to review the Equal Employment Opportunity posters which include EEO is the Law and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

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