Bruno Rossi Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship in Science and Technology

We are proud to announce the initiation of the Nevada National Security Sites (NNSS) Bruno Rossi Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. Dr. Bruno Rossi was a physicist of exceptional vision and intuition who significantly contributed to our understanding of the universe. He was a pioneer of electronics and diagnostics, applying his expertise in innovative ways to strengthen nuclear weapons testing and deepen our knowledge of cosmic rays. His trailblazing work laid the foundation for much of what we now know in these fields and continues to inspire physicists around the world. This prestigious program, established by the NNSS in his honor, aims to extend his groundbreaking legacy by fostering new talent in the field of experimental nuclear physics and national security research. We invite young scientists who share Dr. Rossi’s passion for discovery, dedication to scientific excellence, and commitment to apply their research to national security.

As a Rossi Fellow, you will be given the unique opportunity to collaborate with leading scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects, working with experts from both the NNSS and the National Nuclear Security Administration. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and technology, enabling you to delve deeper into understanding nuclear science and technologies, and how these can be harnessed for national security.

This postdoctoral fellowship is for recent PhDs (within 5 years of graduation) in the areas of physical science, engineering, and applied mathematics. Candidates shall propose research projects that align with the current focus area of Accelerator Beam Science and Target Interactions.

We are seeking exceptional early-career PhD scientists or engineers with expertise in accelerator physics and a passion for applying data science, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).

Although research proposals for the Rossi Fellowship will rotate among different thrust areas that serve the NNSS missions, in these initial years we are requesting proposals that focus on computational efforts aligning with electron-beam target interactions and/or other accelerator beam physics.

The length of the term shall be 2 years, with the option to extend into a third year. A permanent position may be offered following the successful completion of the fellowship. The candidate will work with an NNSS mentor to ensure they have the support necessary to be successful.