Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

PNNL's Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of science to world-recognized discoveries.

Linus Pauling

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is known for delivering transformational science and technology and accelerating the rate of innovation in energy, environment, and national security.

PNNL's Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed for the next generation of scientists and engineers who will push the boundaries of science to world-recognized discoveries.

Pauling Fellows will be encouraged through active mentoring by internationally recognized scientists and equipped with the resources to carry out a research program of their own design. They will learn cutting-edge approaches, utilize and build state-of-science capabilities, and contribute to research efforts that advance scientific frontiers and solve pressing challenges for the nation.

Program Information

The Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships at PNNL will provide full funding to their selected candidates on a major research project of their choice. Please visit the PNNL careers page during open application time periods for full information and more details.

Key Dates and Application Information

Applications are currently closed, but will reopen in August 2024. The Linus Pauling Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship at PNNL is for qualified recent and upcoming PhD graduates in science and engineering who wish to conduct research on a project of their choice. 

Qualified candidates must have completed a PhD in a science or engineering field related to the mission areas of PNNL from an accredited college or university within the last three years or prior to the start of the fellowship. All staff at PNNL must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States.