Noblis Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

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At Noblis, we thrive in a collaborative environment where new ideas flourish. Our postdoctoral fellows work alongside seasoned experts across diverse fields. Whether you’re a recent Ph.D. graduate or an experienced researcher, our program offers unique opportunities for you to make a tangible impact. Join us and be part of a team and organization that exists to make a difference for the best of reasons!

Explore what makes our program the perfect place to advance your research career.

  • Quantum science
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning
  • Immersive reality
  • Cybersecurity
  • Environmental science and climate change
  • Health sciences and genomics
  • Space technology
  • Countering weapons of mass destruction
  • 5G/6G solutions
Why Noblis?
  • Talent and collaboration: Noblis brings some of the most talented innovators together across diverse scientific and engineering fields from industry, government and academia.
  • Research and impact: You will contribute to impactful projects that advance Noblis’ mission to directly address challenges of national significance,while pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery.
  • Physical and virtual labs: You will have the opportunity to work in our cutting-edge physical and virtual lab spaces where we prototype, analyze, model, simulate and showcase results and new ideas powered by high-performance computing, advanced data analytics and development environments in a secure science and technology cloud.
  • Mentorship and professional development: You will receive personalized mentorship from seasoned professionals who are invested in your growth and build valuable skills through professional development resources and networking opportunities to support your career goals.
  • Competitive compensation: We offer a market-competitive salary aligned with industry standards to attract and retain the most brilliant and talented minds in our industry.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and more, providing support and security for a better quality of life.
Eligibility Requirements
  • Recent Ph.D. graduates:Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. within the past three years in a relevant scientific or technical field.
  • Experienced researchers:Candidates with a record of impactful work in their field.
  • S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
  • Select roles may require an existing security clearance or the ability to get and maintain a security clearance. Noblis may help facilitate this process if a clearance is required.
Additional Details
  • Application Deadlines: We accept applications on a rolling basis.
  • Start Date: Fellowships generally begin in the fall and may vary depending on individual candidate circumstances.
  • Duration: Fellowships are typically one year long with optional renewal for a second year (12 – 24 months).
  • Location: Most fellows work at our headquarters in Reston, Virginia, but may have opportunities to work at other Noblis locations, virtually or at client sites depending on the individual project.
  • Relocation Assistance: We do not offer relocation assistance.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

TO APPLY: Once you confirm eligibility based on the requirements listed above prepare your application materials including your resumé, a statement of research interests and letters of recommendation. Submit your application through one of our opportunities listed below.

Postdoctoral Fellow Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Noblis is seeking a post-doctoral candidate with a strong background in artificial intelligence (AI) in Reston, VA The successful candidate will work with Noblis subject matter experts and scientists to lead and conduct research in various areas to include:Evaluate, design and/or develop complex algorithms for a variety of technology and mission...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 08/19/2024
Company: Noblis
Postdoctoral Fellow in Computer Science Research - Advanced Genetic Algorithms
Noblis is seeking a post-doctoral candidate with a strong background in Computer Science Research - Advanced Genetic Algorithms in Reston, VA  The advanced degree computer scientist will join an R&D team working on cutting-edge genetic algorithm research. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to learn and apply NVIDIA’s novel, pre-release CUDA...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 08/30/2024
Company: Noblis
Postdoctoral Fellow Quantum Computing
Noblis is seeking a post-doctoral candidate with a strong background in Quantum Computing in Reston, VA The successful candidate will work with Noblis subject matter experts and scientists to propose, develop and lead quantum computing oriented experiments and research across multiple domain areas.  This is a full-time, one year fellowship position...
Location: Reston - VA
Updated: 08/13/2024
Company: Noblis

Questions?

Contact UsContact the Noblis Fellowship team at careers@noblis.org. We will respond to your inquiry within five business days.

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