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2027 Panofsky Fellowship at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Stanford University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Materials Science
Funding
Five-year appointment at Associate Staff Scientist level with salary commensurate with experience, full benefits, generous research support, and expected pay range of $147,000-$189,000 per annum.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
United States
University
Stanford University
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The Panofsky Fellowship at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an early-career research fellowship for scientists who want to build an ambitious, independent program using SLAC’s unique facilities and scientific capabilities.
Hosted within SLAC’s Departments of Photon Science and of Particle Physics & Astrophysics, the fellowship is designed for researchers whose work can push existing research directions while also opening new ones. Fellows are encouraged to develop research programs that make strong use of SLAC resources and align with the laboratory’s broader scientific mission and values.
The position is framed as a highly competitive opportunity for researchers at an early career stage, with a focus on scientific potential, leadership, and collaboration across the laboratory. Successful candidates will join SLAC at the Associate Staff Scientist level and are expected to contribute to the research environment as mentors and collaborators while building a distinctive research agenda.
The appointment is supported by SLAC’s broader scientific infrastructure and is intended to help fellows expand the laboratory’s research horizons in areas connected to its mission.
Funding details
Five-year appointment at Associate Staff Scientist level with salary commensurate with experience, full benefits, generous research support, and expected pay range of $147,000-$189,000 per annum.
What's required
Applicants must provide evidence of either a completed PhD (or equivalent) degree or confirmation that PhD requirements will be completed before starting. The fellowship is targeted at early-career researchers engaged in postdoctoral research; postdoctoral experience is not strictly required, but the applicant pool is highly competitive. Candidates should be able to propose an innovative research program aligned with SLAC’s mission and make use of SLAC facilities and resources.
How to apply
Prepare a CV, cover letter, publication list, research statement, and two representative papers. Submit the application materials through Academic Jobs Online at the provided portal. Reference letters are not required initially and will be requested later if needed.
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