2027 Panofsky Fellowship at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

Stanford University / SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is hiring for the 2027 Panofsky Fellowship, a five-year appointment at the Associate Staff Scientist level honoring SLAC founder Wolfgang Panofsky. The fellowship targets early-career researchers across fields related to SLAC's scientific mission who will advance existing programs, develop new research directions using SLAC's unique facilities, mentor students and postdocs, and demonstrate community leadership. Requires a completed Ph.D. or equivalent (or confirmation of completion before the start date); postdoctoral experience is preferred but not required given the highly competitive applicant pool. Salary is $147,000–$189,000 annually. Applicants submit a CV, cover letter, publication list, a concise research statement, two representative publications, and three references via academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32984. Deadline: November 30, 2026, 8:59 PM PT. Contact: PF-Search@slac.stanford.edu.