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**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling and Stability Analysis for Modern Power Systems . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NREL** The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NREL, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** Grid Automation and Control (GAC) Group of the Power Systems and Engineering Center (PSEC) at NREL is looking for an exceptional Ph.D. graduate to support research in the modeling and simulation of the modern power grids, while the power grid is transitioning to a grid with increasing growth of load and inverter-based resources(IBRs). The successful candidate will be working on cutting-edge projects in power system modeling, simulation, and stability analysis. The successful candidate is expected to bring in solid large-scale bulk power system modeling and simulation expertise to address the stability, reliability challenges of the future grid. PSEC supports the science and technology goals of the U.S. Department of Energy, NREL, and industry partners toward a sustainable energy future. We work with the electricity industry and broader research community to conduct high-impact research and development that provides practical solutions to grid design and integration challenges that enable sustainable energy systems. PSEC uniquely combines the most advanced research techniques with real-world experience for achieving sustainable electricity grids. The successful candidate will join the GAC group in the Power System Engineering Center (PSEC) at NREL, a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative team of engineers, analysts, and software developers. GAC works to develop and apply state-of-the-art energy system modeling techniques, software, and simulations for breakthrough engineering and techno-economic analysis of the emerging future electric grid and broader interconnected energy system: transportation, buildings, gas, communication/controls, and beyond. Job duties and responsibilities include: + Conduct transient analysis (small-signal, transient, and voltage stability) for high IBR-dominated systems. + Support large-scale system studies (e.g., national-scale scenarios) using commercial tools (e.g., PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD) or open-source tools (e.g., ParaEMT, ANDES and others). + Develop new type of electrical components (such as advanced pumped storage hydro, data center, etc.) for large-scale power grids study. + Support interconnection studies, grid impact assessments, and compliance studies. + Prepare the results in form of reports and presentations. + Write and publish results of analyses in peer-reviewed journals, transactions, conference proceedings, and/or technical reports. _This will be a hybrid position (mix of in-person work at South Table Mountain Campus in Golden, CO and work-from-home days, in any given work week), unless otherwise agreed upon by the Hiring Manager._ . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Relevant Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related fields. + Solid background in power systems dynamics and modeling including load flow, short-circuit, and contingency analysis. + Proficiency with power system simulation tools in Phasor-domain (e.g.,PSSE, PSLF, Powerworld, etc, PSCAD or EMTP experience is a plus). + Strong understanding of inverter-based resource(IBR) integration challenges, and power system stability concepts. **Preferred Qualifications** + Strong understanding of small-signal, transient, and voltage stability. + Hands-on experience developing **user-defined dynamic models** of IBRs in PSS/E or PSLF. + Familiarity with modeling of energy storage systems, including pumped-storage hydro and batteries. + Experience in modeling and simulation of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and stability analysis of high-IBR-dominated power systems. + Experience with data center modeling is a plus. + Hands-on experience with new IBR models (e.g., WECC REGFMA1, REGFMB1, vendor-provided models) is a plus. + Experience with software development in Python, C++, or other programming languages. + Hands-on experience developing **automated tools** for accelerating contingency analysis is a plus. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to process, interpret, and present technical results clearly. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NREL takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Adversarial Cybersecurity Researcher . . Type** Regular . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** NLR is seeking a mid-career Adversarial Cyber Researcher to join its Cybersecurity Research Center (CRC). The CRC conducts applied research at the intersection of cybersecurity, energy systems, and national resilience-developing the tools, methods, and scientific foundations necessary to secure and sustain the nation's evolving energy infrastructure. CRC research spans threat actor modeling and simulation, operational technology (OT) risk analysis, adversarial experimentation, hardware and software assurance, supply chain integrity, and cyber-physical resilience testing. Working across NLR's energy, grid, and systems integration missions, the CRC leverages unique laboratory assets-including the ARIES Cyber Range-to conduct large-scale, high-fidelity cybersecurity experiments and modeling. We are seeking a technically strong and research-focused professional to contribute to cyber adversarial science, threat emulation, and defense experimentation. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of offensive and defensive cybersecurity methodologies, hands-on experience designing and conducting controlled adversarial experiments, and a demonstrated ability to translate experimental results into models, tools, and research insights that advance cyber-physical system resilience. **Key Research Responsibilities:** **Researcher IV (Senior Researcher, Team/Project Leadership)** + Lead adversarial research initiatives targeting energy sector systems, including threat emulation, cyber range experimentation, and model-based simulation, defining experimental objectives and strategies. + Independently design, execute, and evaluate complex adversary-defender studies, including multi-stage attack-chain modeling, vulnerability exploration, and defense validation, ensuring reproducible and rigorous research outcomes. + Lead development and validation of cybersecurity research tools, simulation frameworks, and automation scripts, ensuring integration with multiple projects and broader laboratory initiatives. + Extend and operationalize threat modeling methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, ATT&CK for ICS) for large-scale experimental design and system-level defense evaluation. + Integrate research outcomes into system-level risk, resilience models, and quantitative performance metrics, influencing laboratory-wide strategies and priorities. + Conduct advanced adversarial analysis and vulnerability assessments of IT, OT, and hybrid energy systems, producing insights for architecture improvement and defense strategies. + Lead the preparation of research proposals, technical publications, and conference presentations, shaping research directions and laboratory reputation in the field. + Drive interdisciplinary collaboration across power systems, controls, and modeling teams, bridging cyber-physical domains and guiding project execution. + Support and expand NLR's adversarial research infrastructure, including cyber ranges, digital twins, and experiment orchestration frameworks, through leadership and mentorship. + Mentor and guide junior and mid-level researchers, promoting professional development, fostering a positive research culture, and building laboratory-wide capability in adversarial modeling and defense research. **Researcher III** + Conduct adversarial research on energy sector systems, including threat emulation, cyber range experimentation, and model-based simulation, with guidance from senior researchers. + Design, execute, and evaluate controlled adversary-defender studies, such as attack-chain modeling, vulnerability exploration, and defense validation experiments, contributing to reproducible research outputs. + Develop and validate cybersecurity research tools, simulation frameworks, and automation scripts to support quantitative analysis of cyber-physical dynamics. + Apply and extend threat modeling methodologies (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, ATT&CK for ICS) to inform experimental design and system-level defense evaluation. + Integrate research outcomes into system-level risk and resilience models, simulation environments, and performance metrics, under supervision as needed. + Conduct adversarial analysis and vulnerability assessments of IT, OT, and hybrid energy systems, identifying insights for defense design improvements. + Contribute to research proposals, technical publications, and conference presentations, supporting team-level advancement of cybersecurity science. + Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in power systems, controls, and modeling to bridge cyber and physical domains in experiments and model development. + Support the growth of NLR's adversarial research infrastructure, including cyber ranges, digital twins, and experiment orchestration frameworks, through direct contributions and process improvement. + Provide mentorship to junior staff, including interns or early-career researchers, supporting skill development and laboratory capabilities. . **Basic Qualifications** Researcher IV Relevant PhD and 4 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Master's Degree and 7 or more years of experience . Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 9 or more years of experience . Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of laws, regulations, principles, procedures and practices related to specific field. Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving and project management skills. Ability to use various computer software programs. Researcher III Relevant PhD. Or, relevant Master's Degree and 3 or more years of experience. Or, relevant Bachelor's Degree and 5 or more years of experience . Demonstrates broad understanding and wide application of engineering technical procedures, principles, theories and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines. Demonstrates leadership in one or more areas of team, task or project lead responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in management of projects. Very good writing, interpersonal and communication skills. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance at the Q/TS/SCI level. A polygraph may be required. Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE O 472.2A for additional information. + Understanding and application of project management principles, concepts, practices, and standards + Ability to travel as needed up to 25% **Preferred Qualifications** **Researcher IV** + Proven leadership in offensive cybersecurity research, including planning and executing complex experiments with strategic impact. + Deep expertise in cyber modeling and simulation for applied R&D, including digital twins, discrete-event simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds. + Advanced proficiency in Python, PowerShell, C/C++, or other languages, enabling automation, data-driven analysis, and modeling integration across projects. + Expert-level knowledge of ICS, OT, and energy sector systems, including protocols, architectures, and security considerations. + Demonstrated ability to lead reproducible cyber experiments, applying scientific rigor and guiding project teams in methodology, analysis, and validation. + Established record of publications, technical reports, and funded proposals, with experience translating findings into actionable outcomes for sponsors. + Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills, influencing cross-disciplinary teams and external partners. + Demonstrated ability to independently lead projects, mentor junior staff, and develop laboratory-wide adversarial research capabilities. **Researcher III** + Demonstrated experience conducting offensive cybersecurity research, including penetration testing, exploit development, threat emulation, or vulnerability analysis, with an applied understanding of defensive evaluation. + Working knowledge of cyber modeling and simulation approaches, including digital twins, discrete-event simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds for energy systems. + Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, C/C++, or other scripting/programming languages to support experiments, data analytics, and modeling workflows. + Applied understanding of ICS, OT, and energy sector architectures, including communication protocols and configurations. + Ability to design and execute reproducible cyber experiments, applying scientific rigor to data collection, analysis, and validation. + Contributed to peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, and sponsored research proposals. + Strong technical writing and presentation skills, capable of communicating results to internal and external stakeholders. + Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple projects, contributing to mission-driven research. + Interest in mentoring junior staff and supporting team development. . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Researcher IV / Annual Salary Range: $117,200 - $211,000 Job Profile: Researcher III / Annual Salary Range: $97,800 - $176,000 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short*- and long-term disability insurance; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; paid holidays; and tuition reimbursement*. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Limited-term positions are not eligible for long-term disability or tuition reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

Becoming is building Developmental Intelligence: AI for predicting how organisms change over time. Most existing models work in short-horizon or static regimes. They fail when systems become long-horizon, nonlinear, and context-dependent - exactly where development, biology, and many real-world systems live. We are building a new modeling primitive for reasoning about complex dynamics over time, starting with developmental biology and extending to other domains where prediction fundamentally breaks. The Role We are hiring a Research Scientist to help verify, validate, and shape a new modeling primitive designed for complex, time-evolving systems. This role is not about incremental model improvements or benchmark chasing. Your responsibility is to rigorously evaluate whether this primitive works, where it works, where it fails, and why. You will help define its scope, limits, and evolution through careful analysis, experimentation, and comparison to existing approaches. Your work will directly influence how the platform develops and how broadly it can be applied. What You'll Own Validation of a new AI modeling primitive for long-horizon dynamical systems Design of experiments and benchmarks that test stability, generalization, and predictive fidelity over time Comparative evaluation against existing modeling approaches Identification of failure modes, assumptions, and edge cases Clear articulation of why the model succeeds or fails in different regimes Translation of findings into guidance for future architecture and system design Exploration of applicability across multiple domains with complex dynamics, not just biology Who You Are You are someone who: Operates with high agency - you identify problems, define solutions, and execute Brings high energy to complex, ambiguous engineering challenges Acts with high integrity - you are honest about tradeoffs, risks, and failure modes Communicates directly and clearly, especially when something won't work Is self-aware about your strengths and gaps, and proactively fills them Thinks naturally in terms of dynamics, stability, and generalization Enjoys stress-testing models to understand their limits Is comfortable working on foundational problems with ambiguous answers Requirements Required PhD or equivalent experience in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, machine learning, or a related field At least 1 year of industry or applied research experience working on real modeling systems Strong grounding in dynamical systems, time-series modeling, control, or sequence modeling Experience evaluating models where ground truth is partial, delayed, or noisy Ability to design validation strategies when standard benchmarks are insufficient Comfort working with first-of-its-kind architectures and open-ended questions Strong Signals Experience with state-space models, world models, neural ODEs, diffusion over time, or hybrid approaches Prior work on systems where prediction degrades over long horizons Exposure to biological, physical, or other real-world dynamical systems Track record of identifying why models fail - not just improving metrics Benefits Competitive salary and meaningful equity Full benefits High-trust, high-ownership environment Rapid growth in scope and responsibility

Becoming is building Developmental Intelligence: AI for predicting how organisms change over time. Most existing models work in short-horizon or static regimes. They fail when systems become long-horizon, nonlinear, and context-dependent - exactly where development, biology, and many real-world systems live. We are building a new modeling primitive for reasoning about complex dynamics over time, starting with developmental biology and extending to other domains where prediction fundamentally breaks. The Role We are hiring a Research Scientist to help verify, validate, and shape a new modeling primitive designed for complex, time-evolving systems. This role is not about incremental model improvements or benchmark chasing. Your responsibility is to rigorously evaluate whether this primitive works, where it works, where it fails, and why. You will help define its scope, limits, and evolution through careful analysis, experimentation, and comparison to existing approaches. Your work will directly influence how the platform develops and how broadly it can be applied. What You'll Own Validation of a new AI modeling primitive for long-horizon dynamical systems Design of experiments and benchmarks that test stability, generalization, and predictive fidelity over time Comparative evaluation against existing modeling approaches Identification of failure modes, assumptions, and edge cases Clear articulation of why the model succeeds or fails in different regimes Translation of findings into guidance for future architecture and system design Exploration of applicability across multiple domains with complex dynamics, not just biology Who You Are You are someone who: Operates with high agency - you identify problems, define solutions, and execute Brings high energy to complex, ambiguous engineering challenges Acts with high integrity - you are honest about tradeoffs, risks, and failure modes Communicates directly and clearly, especially when something won't work Is self-aware about your strengths and gaps, and proactively fills them Thinks naturally in terms of dynamics, stability, and generalization Enjoys stress-testing models to understand their limits Is comfortable working on foundational problems with ambiguous answers Requirements Required PhD or equivalent experience in applied mathematics, physics, computer science, machine learning, or a related field At least 1 year of industry or applied research experience working on real modeling systems Strong grounding in dynamical systems, time-series modeling, control, or sequence modeling Experience evaluating models where ground truth is partial, delayed, or noisy Ability to design validation strategies when standard benchmarks are insufficient Comfort working with first-of-its-kind architectures and open-ended questions Strong Signals Experience with state-space models, world models, neural ODEs, diffusion over time, or hybrid approaches Prior work on systems where prediction degrades over long horizons Exposure to biological, physical, or other real-world dynamical systems Track record of identifying why models fail - not just improving metrics Benefits Competitive salary and meaningful equity Full benefits High-trust, high-ownership environment Rapid growth in scope and responsibility

Assistant Professor School/Department Name: Department of Biological Sciences Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications, experience, and rank as established by the CSU Salary Schedule. Anticipated hiring academic year annual salary range: $135,000 - $143,000 Faculty employee benefits are very competitive for the higher education sector. See the CSU Employee Benefits Summary for details about the CSU's excellent benefits package. Target Start Date: January 2026 Application Deadline: September 30, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or closed. Position Description The Department of Biological Sciences at San José State University invites applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the area of Clinical Laboratory Science. We are a team of dedicated teacher-scholars recognized for our commitment to excellent teaching, engaging students in research projects, and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in CLS, Biology, and in STEM disciplines. The incumbent will serve as Director for both the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program and the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program, and will be expected to teach in these programs in their area of specialty. The Department of Biological Sciences offers degrees in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Systems Physiology, General Biology, Marine Biology, and is the home department for both the Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) Training Program and the Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program. There are approximately 1000 undergraduate majors, 65 Master's students enrolled in Biology, 59 CLS students, and 16 CGMBS students enrolled. Facilities include: a new, state of the art Interdisciplinary Science Building, molecular and microbiology research and teaching labs (BSL2 capable); imaging with confocal laser microscope (Zeiss 700), flow cytometry (FACSCalibur & FACScan); cell culture; Proteomics (QTOF LC/MS/MS, 2D Gel, TYPHOON Imager, and AKTA FPLC systems); anatomy and physiology research and teaching labs; bioinformatics and general computing labs; greenhouses, herbarium, plant growth chambers, and museums. There is technical support for laboratory courses and equipment maintenance. Opportunities for collaboration with biotechnology companies and local research-intensive universities are supported. The Department of Biological Sciences and San José State University value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our excellence in research, teaching, and service can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. SJSU enrolls more than 36,000 students, many of whom are historically underserved, and around 45% are first-generation and 38% are Pell-recipients. SJSU is a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPISI) Serving Institution. The university's commitment to social justice extends from its vibrant, inclusive campus to an international network of over 275,000 alumni. As such, San José State is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty so our disciplines, students, and the community can benefit from multiple ethnic and gender perspectives. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to equity and inclusion through their research, teaching, and/or service. We invite all applicants to include a Statement of Inclusive Excellence (or incorporate it into your cover letter) to share how your lived and professional experiences will contribute to the SJSU community-particularly in relation to student success and inclusive education. A guide to writing this statement can be found at SJSU Inclusive Excellence Statement Guidelines. Required Qualifications Insert required qualifications here. Includes terminal degree requirement and other qualification items. Be specific and clear, carefully considering how these qualifications contribute to student success and how candidates will demonstrate these in their application materials and interviews. Please note that hire decisions must be based primarily on the items denoted as required. Fewer, broader required qualifications lead to more diverse applicant pools. Doctoral degree in education, microbiology, or a related field. M.S. in biology or a related field may be considered with appropriate experience. Current CA CLS Generalist license Current (ASCP or ASCPi) Generalist certification as a medical laboratory scientist Three years of teaching experience Knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a socially and economically diverse student population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching, and other comparable experience. Preferred Qualifications Priority will be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Expertise or teaching experience in one or more of the following: Hematology, Medical Microbiology, or Immunology Five years of practical experience in clinical laboratory work Management/supervisory experience leading and supervising personnel and projects Budgeting/fiscal experience Key Responsibilities The successful candidate is expected to manage the operations of the CLS and CGMBS programs, including budget and fiscal activities, evaluation of applications, academic personnel, recruitment of teaching staff, facility coordination, promotion of the program, and curriculum planning and development. The candidate will ensure accreditation, licensing, safety and risk management requirements are met, update changes in standards for accreditation, and track all required statistics annually for accreditation purposes. Teaching duties may include hematology, medical microbiology, or immunology modules in the CLS/CGMBS curriculum. The candidate will participate in shared governance, usually in department, college, and university committees and other service assignments. The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity - in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation - through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies and advisement. Other Duties Note that all San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, some faculty duties may lead to designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs are required to complete Clery Act training and to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution. Faculty employees must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). The President may recommend or require compliance with safety measures that decrease the likelihood of COVID-19 transmission or illness and allows the core mission and activities of the campus to continue. Application Procedure Select Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: letter of interest curriculum vitae Optional statement of inclusive excellence (limit two pages) Statement of teaching interests/philosophy (limit 2 pages) that describes the applicant's pedagogical approach, teaching experiences, and their view of the role of faculty in student success Names and contact information for three references who are willing to provide letters of reference upon request. Inquiries may be directed to the Department Chair or Search Committee Chair: Dr. Rachael French (rachael.french@sjsu.edu) Conditional Offer The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. 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**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Model Engineering . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), a leader in energy systems research, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Grid Planning and Analysis Center (GPAC). This position will focus on tackling critical optimization challenges in medium-term power system planning like maintenance planning, hydro reservoir planning and storage cycle budget allocations. You will join a dynamic team of researchers developing cutting-edge computational tools to design and operate the next generation of reliable, resilient, and clean electric power grids. This role involves formulating and solving complex optimization problems and integrating them into the Sienna Platform for the simulation of large-scale systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in **operations research, control theory** **or power systems** and a passion for applying these skills to real-world energy problems at large scale. **Primary Responsibilities** + Develop and implement novel mathematical optimization models (e.g., stochastic programming, robust optimization, mixed-integer linear programming) for medium-term grid planning. + Design and code efficient algorithms for large-scale optimization problems using the **Julia** programming language and packages such as JuMP.jl. Experience with Xpress and Gurobi are a plus. + Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists, and data scientists to put research insights into open-source software products. + Publish research findings in leading academic journals and present at major international conferences. + Contribute to the development of the open-source power systems modeling software Sienna and contribute to all the packages as needed. **Submission Guidelines** To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests and qualifications, a list of publications, and a link to your GitHub profile or other public code repository. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, or a related field, awarded within the last three years. + Demonstrated expertise in mathematical optimization techniques. + Strong programming proficiency, with a willingness to code extensively in **Julia** . + **Applicants must provide a link to their GitHub profile or another public code repository for review.** **Preferred Qualifications** + Domain knowledge in power system operations, economics, and planning problems. + Experience with control theory concepts (e.g., Model Predictive Control, Dynamic Programming) and their application to energy systems applications + Hands-on experience with JuMP.jl or similar algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo, GAMS, AMPL). + Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment. . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Model Engineering . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), a leader in energy systems research, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our Grid Planning and Analysis Center (GPAC). This position will focus on tackling critical optimization challenges in medium-term power system planning like maintenance planning, hydro reservoir planning and storage cycle budget allocations. You will join a dynamic team of researchers developing cutting-edge computational tools to design and operate the next generation of reliable, resilient, and clean electric power grids. This role involves formulating and solving complex optimization problems and integrating them into the Sienna Platform for the simulation of large-scale systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in **operations research, control theory** **or power systems** and a passion for applying these skills to real-world energy problems at large scale. **Primary Responsibilities** + Develop and implement novel mathematical optimization models (e.g., stochastic programming, robust optimization, mixed-integer linear programming) for medium-term grid planning. + Design and code efficient algorithms for large-scale optimization problems using the **Julia** programming language and packages such as JuMP.jl. Experience with Xpress and Gurobi are a plus. + Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, computer scientists, and data scientists to put research insights into open-source software products. + Publish research findings in leading academic journals and present at major international conferences. + Contribute to the development of the open-source power systems modeling software Sienna and contribute to all the packages as needed. **Submission Guidelines** To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter detailing your research interests and qualifications, a list of publications, and a link to your GitHub profile or other public code repository. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + A Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Control Systems, or a related field, awarded within the last three years. + Demonstrated expertise in mathematical optimization techniques. + Strong programming proficiency, with a willingness to code extensively in **Julia** . + **Applicants must provide a link to their GitHub profile or another public code repository for review.** **Preferred Qualifications** + Domain knowledge in power system operations, economics, and planning problems. + Experience with control theory concepts (e.g., Model Predictive Control, Dynamic Programming) and their application to energy systems applications + Hands-on experience with JuMP.jl or similar algebraic modeling languages (e.g., Pyomo, GAMS, AMPL). + Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments. + Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment. . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $76,600 - $126,400 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Separations Engineering . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The RRES Center at NLR has an opening for a full time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Separations Science group. Our group is conducting research to enable realistic, cost-effective processes for biomass and waste feedstock conversion and chemical recycling of waste plastics. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal up to three years. This position focuses on the recovery of bio-based products through in-situ product recovery (ISPR). This position stems from our recent work and will continue to build from our learnings. ***************************************************************** ************************************************************** ************************************************************** The successful candidate will evaluate adsorption resin-based ISPR, electrochemical pH-swing ISPR, and other methods to recover a bio-based carboxylic acid that will contribute to a project focused on integrated process development for bio-based polymers from cellulosic sugars. The successful candidate will be able to: - Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting - Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers - Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats - Author peer-reviewed publications, and - Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Expertise and experience in designing, operating, and scaling novel separations processes + Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills + Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications + Strong safety record and ability to follow complex standard operating procedures **Preferred Qualifications** - Familiarity with electrochemical, resin, or crystallization separations - Experience with ISPR . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Process modeling and sustainability analysis for lignin valorization . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The Catalytic Carbon Transformation & Scale-Up Center at NLR has an opening for a full time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis group. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal up to three years. This position will work primarily on a Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI) project, in which we are developing new approaches to cost-effectively convert biomass into realistic biofuels. ********************* The successful candidate will work closely with the CBI Lignin Valorization team to conduct biorefinery analyses related to lignin valorization to fuels and chemicals. Analyses will be used to guide experimental R&D and thus a close connection to experimental efforts will be critical. The candidate will work with both AspenPlus and other process modeling tools. The successful candidate will be able to: + assimilate a wide variety of information into assessments + contribute to the planning and execution of research and analysis + communicate scientific results effectively, both written and oral + author peer-reviewed publications, and + work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and biologists. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Research experience with an emphasis on chemical process development + Demonstrated experience with process modeling with Aspen Plus + Demonstrated experience with doing statistical analysis (ie sensitivity or uncertainty) + PhD degree in chemical engineering or related field **Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrated experience with programming codes such as Python or R + Demonstrated experience with LCA tools such as Brightway, open LCA or SimaPro + Understanding of biomass conversion research and knowledge of lignin deconstruction chemistries + Relevant experience with sustainable materials and green chemistry practices . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher: Modeling and Stability Analysis for Modern Power Systems . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NREL** The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NREL stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NREL, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** Grid Automation and Control (GAC) Group of the Power Systems and Engineering Center (PSEC) at NREL is looking for an exceptional Ph.D. graduate to support research in the modeling and simulation of the modern power grids, while the power grid is transitioning to a grid with increasing growth of load and inverter-based resources(IBRs). The successful candidate will be working on cutting-edge projects in power system modeling, simulation, and stability analysis. The successful candidate is expected to bring in solid large-scale bulk power system modeling and simulation expertise to address the stability, reliability challenges of the future grid. PSEC supports the science and technology goals of the U.S. Department of Energy, NREL, and industry partners toward a sustainable energy future. We work with the electricity industry and broader research community to conduct high-impact research and development that provides practical solutions to grid design and integration challenges that enable sustainable energy systems. PSEC uniquely combines the most advanced research techniques with real-world experience for achieving sustainable electricity grids. The successful candidate will join the GAC group in the Power System Engineering Center (PSEC) at NREL, a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative team of engineers, analysts, and software developers. GAC works to develop and apply state-of-the-art energy system modeling techniques, software, and simulations for breakthrough engineering and techno-economic analysis of the emerging future electric grid and broader interconnected energy system: transportation, buildings, gas, communication/controls, and beyond. Job duties and responsibilities include: + Conduct transient analysis (small-signal, transient, and voltage stability) for high IBR-dominated systems. + Support large-scale system studies (e.g., national-scale scenarios) using commercial tools (e.g., PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, PSCAD) or open-source tools (e.g., ParaEMT, ANDES and others). + Develop new type of electrical components (such as advanced pumped storage hydro, data center, etc.) for large-scale power grids study. + Support interconnection studies, grid impact assessments, and compliance studies. + Prepare the results in form of reports and presentations. + Write and publish results of analyses in peer-reviewed journals, transactions, conference proceedings, and/or technical reports. _This will be a hybrid position (mix of in-person work at South Table Mountain Campus in Golden, CO and work-from-home days, in any given work week), unless otherwise agreed upon by the Hiring Manager._ . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Relevant Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or related fields. + Solid background in power systems dynamics and modeling including load flow, short-circuit, and contingency analysis. + Proficiency with power system simulation tools in Phasor-domain (e.g.,PSSE, PSLF, Powerworld, etc, PSCAD or EMTP experience is a plus). + Strong understanding of inverter-based resource(IBR) integration challenges, and power system stability concepts. **Preferred Qualifications** + Strong understanding of small-signal, transient, and voltage stability. + Hands-on experience developing **user-defined dynamic models** of IBRs in PSS/E or PSLF. + Familiarity with modeling of energy storage systems, including pumped-storage hydro and batteries. + Experience in modeling and simulation of inverter-based resources (IBRs) and stability analysis of high-IBR-dominated power systems. + Experience with data center modeling is a plus. + Hands-on experience with new IBR models (e.g., WECC REGFMA1, REGFMB1, vendor-provided models) is a plus. + Experience with software development in Python, C++, or other programming languages. + Hands-on experience developing **automated tools** for accelerating contingency analysis is a plus. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to process, interpret, and present technical results clearly. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NREL takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NREL is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NREL is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NREL, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NREL you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Process modeling and sustainability analysis for plastics upcycling & biorefining . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The Catalytic Carbon Transformation & Scale-Up Center at NLR has an opening for a full time Postdoctoral Researcher within the Economic, Sustainability, and Market Analysis group. The initial appointment is for one year, with possible renewal up to three years. The successful candidate will support several DOE-funded consortia efforts including the Bioprocessing Separations Consortium, BOTTLE consortium, and the Agile BioFoundry. ******************** ****************** **************************** This position will work with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary experimental team and analysis will be expected to guide experimental research efforts. The candidate will work with Aspen Plus and other process modeling tools. The successful candidate will be able to: - assimilate a wide variety of information into assessments - contribute to the planning and execution of research and analysis - communicate scientific results effectively, both written and oral - author peer-reviewed publications, and - work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers, chemists, and biologists. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Research experience with an emphasis on chemical process development + Demonstrated experience with process modeling with Aspen Plus + Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis (i.e. sensitivity or uncertainty) + PhD degree in chemical engineering or related field **Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrated experience with programming languages, such as Python or R + Demonstrated experience with LCA tools, such as open LCA or SimaPro + Understanding of biomass conversion research and processes + Relevant experience with sustainable materials and green chemistry practices . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Polymer Science . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** A postdoctoral researcher role is available in NLR's RRES Center. The successful candidate will work on a project to develop performance-advantaged bioproducts that exhibit advantaged performance attributes in manufacturability, in-life performance, and / or end-of-life options. In particular, this position will focus on working with a computational materials design team screening and developing biobased monomers, synthesizing samples, optimizing formulations, and characterizing properties. Candidates will collaborate with a large, multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional team for novel material development to identify and overcome major technical hurdles to advance commercialization. The successful candidate will be able to: - Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting - Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers - Synthesize and characterize polymer precursors and products - Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats - Author peer-reviewed publications, and - Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary team of engineers and chemists. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Experience in polymer synthesis and characterization. + In-depth experience with polymer characterization techniques (e.g. FTIR, NMR, TGA, DSC, DMA). + Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications. + Strong safety record and ability to follow complex standard operating procedures. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience in bio-based polymer development. + Experience in organic synthesis for monomer production. + Teamworking skills, a collaborative spirit and curiosity. . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Director's Fellowship Postdoctoral Researcher . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The NLR Director's Fellowship attracts the next generation of exceptionally qualified scientists and engineers with outstanding talent and credentials in renewable energy research and related disciplines. Candidates are selected based on eligibility, program expectations, and research proposals. Overriding consideration, when evaluating the application, will be the quality of the candidate. Successful candidates will serve a two-year term, with a possible third-year renewal paid with program funding (maximum three-year appointments). The Director's Fellowship includes a premium salary rate, additional funding for conferences/presentations, competitive benefits package, and relocation assistance (for moves greater than 50 miles from NLR). **Additional Required Knowledge Skills and Attributes** **_Please note that your application will be considered incomplete if submitted without the required information, and will not be reviewed._** 1. Cover page (please include: name, title of proposal and NLR mentor) 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. A letter of recommendation from your current supervisor or academic advisor 4. Research proposal addressing the long-term engineering, scientific, or analysis needs which would support the laboratory's mission and goals: focus on the proposed research and identify an appropriate area within the laboratory to host the research; clearly state the research challenges; identify the scientific or technological questions that are associated with the challenge; define the strategy to address these questions; and define an approach. **Please download and complete the proposal template for FY2026 and submit with you application to the Director's Fellowship** proposal template (*********************************************************************************************************** **.** ***Note you should develop this proposal with your mentor, see Research (****************************** to find potential mentors. Please review eligibility (************************************************************** requirements of mentors before selecting a mentor. 5. NLR mentor's letter of intent to support the candidate ***Note please review the eligibility (************************************************************** requirements for potential mentors. 6. Names and contact information of two additional individuals from nationally known faculty or scientists in relevant disciplines who are knowledgeable about the candidate's capabilities and research 7. Proof of PhD degree **prior to assignment start date** . ***Please upload all 7 items in One (1) PDF under the "resume" option within the applicant tracking system . **Basic Qualifications** -For current PhD students: All Ph.D. requirements completed prior to appointment and be at an early point in a promising career of world-class research and leadership in the appropriate discipline. -For PhD graduates: Must have received your PhD in Applied Engineering, Fundamental Science, Engineering or Science Technology with substantial work in analysis within two years of the application deadline. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** **Preferred Qualifications** . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Postdoctoral Researcher - Enzyme engineering for cell-free systems . . Type** Postdoc (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The RRES Center is a talented team of scientists and technicians working in biological, chemical, and catalytic research . The center has strong thrusts in polymer design and upcycling, separations, synthetic biology and bioconversion, analytical sciences, computational modeling, and lignocellulosic chemistry and catalysis. The successful candidate will work in the DOE-funded 'Integrating cell-free systems and genome engineering to accelerate biosystems design for carbon-negative biomanufacturing' project to develop optimized cell-free systems for the conversion of C1 substrates to sustainable biofuels and bioproducts. The specific role will require identifying, expressing, purifying, and assaying enzymes from full metabolic pathways, developing high-throughput enzymatic assays for pathway validation, and working with data scientists to develop efficient cell-free production pathways. The project will be in collaboration done in close connection with industrial partners and researchers at NLR and collaborating institutions. The successful candidate will utilize biochemical assays to measure enzyme activities and conduct directed evolution, structure-guided protein engineering, and machine learning-guided protein engineering studies to improve enzyme and pathway function. The ability to conduct laboratory experiments with minimal supervision with the utmost regard to safety is required, as well as the ability to learn new techniques and protocols. The successful candidate will be able to: - Work safely and independently in a laboratory setting - Plan and execute research in collaboration with other researchers - Communicate scientific results effectively, both in written and oral formats - Author peer-reviewed publications, and - Work effectively in a large, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional team of engineers and scientists. . **Basic Qualifications** Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Experience with cloning, expression, and purification of proteins + Experience with automation of biochemical assays + Demonstrated experience in enzyme and/or protein engineering + Ability to take initiative to set direction and goals for assigned tasks + Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills + Strong record of quality peer-reviewed publications + Strong safety record + Demonstrated ability to follow complex standard operating procedures with attention to detail **Preferred Qualifications** · Analytical chemistry experience with HPLC, GC-FID, GC-MS, and/or LC-MS . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Postdoctoral Researcher / Annual Salary Range: $74,900 - $123,600 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; short-term disability insurance*; pension benefits*; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance; personal time off (PTO) and sick leave; and paid holidays. NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

Job DescriptionDepartment: Library Reports to: Director, Reference and Public Services Job Type: Seasonal Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt) Workplace Location: Los Angeles - Margaret Herrick Library Compensation: $17.87 per hour Summary/Objective: The Academy's Margaret Herrick Library is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to support the Reference and Public Services team. This internship provides hands-on experience in reference and research services while learning about the library's databases and collections. The intern will assist Reference Librarians with fielding external research and appointment inquiries, as well as support the creation and cleanup of LibGuides. This opportunity is open to students enrolled in graduate-level library and information studies programs with a focus on librarianship or archiving, with a strong interest or undergraduate degree in film studies. This is a limited-term internship position beginning in June 2026 through August 2026. Essential Functions of the Job: Assist with external reference queries via email, phone, and in person at the Library's reference desk. Assist with creating and editing Reference Department LibGuides for internal staff use. Assist with filing and refiling Research and Duplication Services orders. Participate in project-based work aligned with the intern's own interests and the needs of the department, as available. Required Competencies: Currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master's degree program in library and information science or moving image studies. A minimum of 3.0 GPA. Knowledge of and interest in the film industry and film history, with a broad awareness of independent features, foreign language cinema, and current releases. Familiarity with library systems, content management systems, and digital asset management systems. Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrates attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in film studies, history, art history, or a related field is preferred. Coursework or experience in advanced searching tools, digital preservation, and metadata schemas preferred. Encouragement to Apply: We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and recognize that skills and knowledge are developed through many paths. If this opportunity aligns with your interests and goals and you see yourself reflected in the work, we encourage you to apply. Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture. This internship is part of the Academy's Gold Rising program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities, including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members. CLICK HERE to learn more about Gold Rising. #LI-DNI Powered by JazzHR I2Ns0zleLn

Department: Library Reports to: Director, Reference and Public Services Job Type: Seasonal Job Classification: Hourly (Non-exempt) Workplace Location: Los Angeles - Margaret Herrick Library Compensation: $17.87 per hour Summary/Objective: The Academy's Margaret Herrick Library is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented intern to support the Reference and Public Services team. This internship provides hands-on experience in reference and research services while learning about the library's databases and collections. The intern will assist Reference Librarians with fielding external research and appointment inquiries, as well as support the creation and cleanup of LibGuides. This opportunity is open to students enrolled in graduate-level library and information studies programs with a focus on librarianship or archiving, with a strong interest or undergraduate degree in film studies. This is a limited-term internship position beginning in June 2026 through August 2026. Essential Functions of the Job: Assist with external reference queries via email, phone, and in person at the Library's reference desk. Assist with creating and editing Reference Department LibGuides for internal staff use. Assist with filing and refiling Research and Duplication Services orders. Participate in project-based work aligned with the intern's own interests and the needs of the department, as available. Required Competencies: Currently enrolled in an ALA-accredited Master's degree program in library and information science or moving image studies. A minimum of 3.0 GPA. Knowledge of and interest in the film industry and film history, with a broad awareness of independent features, foreign language cinema, and current releases. Familiarity with library systems, content management systems, and digital asset management systems. Skills and Abilities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively. Demonstrates attention to detail, self-motivation, and effective problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in film studies, history, art history, or a related field is preferred. Coursework or experience in advanced searching tools, digital preservation, and metadata schemas preferred. Encouragement to Apply: We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and recognize that skills and knowledge are developed through many paths. If this opportunity aligns with your interests and goals and you see yourself reflected in the work, we encourage you to apply. Required Vaccination: Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture. This internship is part of the Academy's Gold Rising program, an 8-week internship enhancement program that incorporates learning opportunities, including an intensive two-day orientation, weekly panels, exclusive networking events, workshops, screenings, and mentorship opportunities with Academy members. CLICK HERE to learn more about Gold Rising. #LI-DNI

**Posting Title** Undergraduate/Graduate (Summer) Cybersecurity Research Internship - Energy Threat Analysis . . Type** Intern (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The National Laboratory of the Rockies' (NLR) cybersecurity research is strengthening our grid against tomorrow's threats. This position supports the laboratory's Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) with research efforts that includes but may not be limited to: + Cyber-physical vulnerabilities (e.g., energy systems, industrial control systems, distributed energy systems) + Threat modeling and implementation of adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) using state-of-the-art modeling and simulation tools This internship will include exposure to cybersecurity subject matter experts across the Department of Energy laboratory complex, and private industry utility experts. Responsibilities for this internship will include but may not be limited to: + Develop attack scenarios within a modeled utility environment + Use open-source tools to create system models used to validate the effectiveness of adversarial TTPs + Contribute to the software development efforts of the NLR Cyber Range + Collaborate with NLR research staff to develop AI tools and processes to accelerate research and understand AI's impact on electricity systems + Analyze cybersecurity artifacts within test environments to assess adversarial scenarios + Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team . **Basic Qualifications** Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution. Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution. Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution. Please Note: - Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process. - If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process. - Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date." *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** **Government Access Controlled Systems - US Citizenship** _Eligibility requirements: This position will require access to sensitive information, Government facilities, and/or Government information systems restricted to individuals with US citizenship. Only applicants that are US Citizens at the time of application will be considered._ _Additional Required Qualifications include:_ + Must be currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a bachelor's or master's program in computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related major; or be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in one of these fields + Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Linux or Windows + Demonstrated experience with coding or scripting with Python + Demonstrated understanding of cybersecurity concepts + Strong communication skills to present and document findings with NLR researchers **Preferred Qualifications** + Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's program; or currently enrolled in a PhD program in in Computer science, electrical engineering, cybersecurity, or related major + Vulnerability analysis and reverse engineering experience i.e. hardware/software/network + Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience with power systems + Participation in CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program + Prior experience with DOD/DOE/National Labs . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Graduate / Annual Salary Range: $51,200 - $81,900 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Intern assignments extending beyond six months will be subject to this requirement. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Graduate (Summer) Intern - Cybersecurity Research . . Type** Intern (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The National Laboratory of the Rockies' (NLR) cybersecurity research is strengthening our grid against tomorrow's threats. This successful candidate(s) for this role will support research efforts within the Cybersecurity Research Center's research portfolio, contributing to research on topics including, but not limited to: + Characterization of the potential for U.S. electric grid disruption from natural hazards and human threats + Assessment of the cybersecurity of distributed energy systems + Strengthening the resilience of the U.S. electric grid Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: + Assisting with cybersecurity testing either using hardware equipment or in virtualized environment + Simulation and emulation of experiments related to cybersecurity and resilience using NREL Cyber Range + Data analysis, virtualization, visualization, and reporting + Performing literature reviews and background research + Publishing research results in reputable conferences or journals . **Basic Qualifications** Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Please Note: -You will need to upload official or unofficial school transcripts as part of the application process. -If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Must have completed a bachelor's degree and either: be enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's program, or currently enrolled in a PhD program in cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, and related fields + Demonstrated experience in coding languages such as, Python, GO, and Rust + Demonstrated experience in cybersecurity + Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 products + Ability to work independently and collaborate with researchers in a team environment + Strong communication skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Prior experience with cybersecurity, such as national competitions, hackthebox, or cybersecurity-related certifications, is a major plus + Prior work in the electric power, IT security, software development, or significant hands-on-hardware in a laboratory or field setting is a major plus + Ability to obtain and hold a security clearance + Prior experience publishing research papers . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Graduate II / Annual Salary Range: $43,700 - $69,900 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Intern assignments extending beyond six months will be subject to this requirement. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.

**Posting Title** Undergraduate/Post-Undergraduate (Summer) Intern - Cyber Security Research . . Type** Intern (Fixed Term) . **Hours Per Week** 40 . **Working at NLR** NLR is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Golden, Colorado is the nation's primary laboratory for energy systems research and development. Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth. At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being. **Job Description** The National Laboratory of the Rockies' (NLR) cybersecurity research is strengthening our grid against tomorrow's threats. The intern(s) selected for this role will support research efforts within the Cybersecurity Research Center's research portfolio, contributing to research on topics including, but not limited to: + Characterization of the potential for U.S. electric grid disruption from natural hazards and human threats + Assessment of the cybersecurity of distributed energy systems + Strengthening the resilience of the U.S. electric grid Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: + Assisting with cybersecurity testing either using hardware equipment or in virtualized environment + Simulation and emulation of experiments related to cybersecurity and resilience using NREL Cyber Range + Data analysis, virtualization, visualization, and reporting + Performing literature reviews and background research + Publishing research results in reputable conferences or journals . **Basic Qualifications** Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program, or graduated in the past 12 months from an accredited institution. Candidates who have earned a degree may work for a period not to exceed 12 months. Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Please Note: -You will need to upload official or unofficial school transcripts as part of the application process. -If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process. *** Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.** **Additional Required Qualifications** + Current enrollment in or recent graduation from a bachelor's program in cybersecurity, computer engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields + Demonstrated experience in coding languages such as, Python, GO, and Rust + Demonstrated knowledge or experience in cybersecurity + Demonstrated experience with Microsoft 365 products + Ability to work independently and collaborate with researchers in a team environment + Strong communication skills **Preferred Qualifications** + Demonstrated knowledge or experience in power systems + Previous experience with technical writing, literature review, or contributions to publishing scientific papers for conferences or journals + Demonstrated knowledge in cybersecurity standards, policy, and regulation + Demonstrated knowledge in cybersecurity risk quantification . **Job Application Submission Window** The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. **Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)** Job Profile: Undergraduate III / Annual Salary Range: $34,800 - $55,700 NLR takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. **Benefits Summary** Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NLR employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits. ***** Based on eligibility rules **Badging Requirement** NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Intern assignments extending beyond six months will be subject to this requirement. **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. **Submission Guidelines** Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. . **Equal Opportunity Employer** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard basis of age (40 and over), color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, military or veteran status, national origin/ancestry, race, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), sexual orientation, and any other applicable status protected by federal, state, or local laws. **Reasonable Accommodations (******************************************************* **E** **-Verify** ************************ **For information about right to work, click here (************************************************************************************************** for English or** **here (************************************************ for Spanish.** E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. The National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) is a leader in the U.S. Department of Energy's effort to secure an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future. With locations in Golden and Boulder, Colorado, and a satellite office in Washington, D.C., NLR is the primary laboratory for research, development, and deployment of renewable energy technologies in the United States. NLR is subject to Department of Energy (DOE) access restrictions. All candidates must be authorized to access the facility per DOE rules and guidance within a reasonable time frame for the specified position in order to be considered for an interview and for hiring. DOE rules for site access during the interview process depend on whether the candidate is interviewed on-site, off-site, or via telephone or videoconference. All employees must also be able to obtain and maintain a federal Personal Identity Verification (PIV) card as required by Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12), which includes a favorable background investigation. Additionally, DOE contractor employees are prohibited from participating in certain Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs (FGTRPs). If a candidate is currently participating in an FGTRP, they will be required to disclose their participation after receiving an offer of employment and may be required to disengage from participation in the FGTRP prior to commencing employment. Any offer of employment is conditional on the ability to obtain work authorization and to be granted access to NLR by the Department of Energy (DOE). **Drug Free Workplace** NLR is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace in accordance with federal Drug-Free Workplace Act and complies with federal laws prohibiting the possession and use of illegal drugs. Under federal law, marijuana remains an illegal drug. If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn. Please review the information on our Hiring Process (************************************************* website before you create an account and apply for a job. We also hope you will learn more about NLR (**************************** , visit our Careers site (****************************** , and continue to search for job opportunities (**************************************** at the lab.