Postdoctoral Fellow - ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
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Postdoctoral Fellow - ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
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Job Details Army Research Laboratory Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships Army Research Laboratory (ARL) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships provide early career researchers the opportunity to pursue independent research of their own choosing that supports the mission of ARL. Candidates must display extraordinary ability in scientific research, show clear promise of becoming outstanding leaders, and are expected to have already successfully tackled a major scientific or engineering problem during their thesis work or to have provided a new approach or insight, evidenced by a recognized impact in their field. In recognition of outstanding achievements in research, ARL has established six named fellowships: Harry Diamond Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship George F. Adams Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Robert J. Eichelberger Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship ENIAC Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Brad E. Forch Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Snyder (Holberton) Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (aka the Betty Snyder Holberton Fellowship) Benefits of an ARL Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship One-year appointment, renewable for up to 3 years based on performance Annual stipend of $115,000 Health insurance (including dental and vision) Paid relocation and professional travel allowance Eligibility and Selection Criteria Must have completed all the requirements for a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree in the physical sciences, life sciences, computational sciences, behavioral sciences, or engineering by October 1, 2025. Applicants who intend to defend their dissertation after October 1, 2025, are not eligible. May not be more than five years beyond the award date of their Ph.D. or Sc.D. by the fellowship application deadline (July 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time). Must demonstrate exceptional qualifications with respect to academic and scholarly achievement, as evidenced by research and publication. Are expected to have conducted research on a major scientific or engineering problem during their thesis work or have provided a new approach or insight, evidenced by a recognized impact in their field. There are no citizenship requirements; however, selected fellows must pass a Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process, requiring a background security investigation. Foreign nationals must get further DoD approval, requiring a background investigation. Interested candidates should visit https://arldpf.nationalacademies.org for more information and to apply online. Company The NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U.S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions. In the NRC Research Associateship Programs, prospective applicants select a research project or projects from among a large group of Research Opportunities available through this website. Prior to completing an application, prospective applicants should contact the Research Adviser listed with the selected Research Opportunity(ies) to assure that funding will be available if the application is recommended by NRC Research Associateship Programs panels. Once a host laboratory and Research Adviser are identified, an application is submitted through the NRC Research Associateship Programs online application system. Reviews are conducted four times each year, and review results are available to applicants six to eight weeks following the application deadline. Prospective applicants should carefully read the details and eligibility of the program to which they are applying. Some laboratories have citizenship restrictions (open only to U.S. citizens and permanent residents), and some laboratories have Research Opportunities that are not open to senior applicants (more than 5 years beyond the Ph.D.). When searching for Research Opportunities, applicants may limit their search to only those laboratories which match their eligibility criteria. In addition, applicants should note application deadlines, as not all laboratories participate in all reviews. |