The Faculty Mini-Sabbatical Program is designed to bring top academic talent from universities across the world for a consecutive one-to-three-month visit to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This program provides an excellent opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and the development of new collaborations. Please note that it is not intended to provide direct support for specific research activities. Selected faculty members will have access to LLNL’s extensive computing facilities, specialized laboratory facilities and field equipment.
These employees will be hosted by a staff scientist and work collaboratively for one-to-three months within a research group/division at LLNL. Selected faculty for this call will begin sabbatical between May 2026 to Sept. 2026. A separate fall/spring call will be posted for those interested in starting between Oct. 2026 to April 2027.
Each Faculty Scholar is selected based upon their outstanding scholarship and research expertise and overlap with the Lab’s mission. Please submit a cover letter and your CV. The cover letter should emphasize the educational opportunity and benefits you expect from this sabbatical and clearly name your LLNL host. If you would like assistance with finding an LLNL Host, please contact Dr. Hans Mayer, hmayer@calpoly.edu
The position pays a salary of $15,000/month and covers one round-trip reimbursement to and from Livermore in accordance with LLNL travel policy. For more information visit the LLNL Faculty Mini-Sabbatical Program site.
You will
- Provide expertise in one or more of the following areas: Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Engineering, Nuclear Science, Environmental Science, Atmospheric Science, Geoscience, Energy, Lasers, and/or Biology.
- Participate in activities as appropriate to provide and gain exposure to the laboratory.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Must be eligible to access the Laboratory in compliance with Section 3112 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). See Additional Information section below for details.
- PhD in relevant scientific field or the equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Must be a continuing faculty member at an accredited research institution.
- Extensive knowledge for applicant’s science field demonstrated by a publication record.
- Demonstrated creativity, exceptional ability, and proven accomplishments in applicant’s area of specialization.
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills necessary to effectively collaborate in a team environment and present and explain technical information and provide advice to management.
- Demonstrated initiative and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Position Information
This is a Temporary Faculty Scholar appointment.
