Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Computing Sciences
The Sidney Fernbach Fellowship at LLNL supports independent postdoctoral research in computational math, scientific computing, computer science, data science, and AI using world-class HPC resources.
Funder: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Highly competitive salary (approx. $8,000–$9,600/month), moving expenses, professional travel allowance; 1-year appointment renewable up to 3 years
Summary: A prestigious postdoctoral fellowship supporting independent research in computational mathematics, scientific computing, computer science, data science, and AI at LLNL.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application window is expected to open in September 2026.
Description
The Sidney Fernbach Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Computing Sciences at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) is a highly competitive postdoctoral program for candidates with outstanding talent and a record of scientific achievement. The fellowship is designed to support independent, innovative research in computational mathematics, scientific computing, computer science, data science, and AI for science, leveraging LLNL's world-class computational facilities and collaborative environment. Fellows pursue their own research agendas under the mentorship of an LLNL staff scientist, with access to unique resources and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The program aims to foster the next generation of leaders in computational science and engineering.
