The Advanced Light Source is an expanding research facility that has career opportunities for qualified individuals in:
- engineering
- physics
- chemistry
- life sciences
- administrative services
- mechanical, electrical, and vacuum technical support
- and more!
General Employment Listings
Anyone interested in employment at the ALS should visit the Berkeley Lab Human Resources website to see current listings for ALS jobs and Engineering jobs. We also encourage you to learn more about our work culture by visiting the Berkeley Lab Careers website.
ALS Fellowships
Applications are now closed for the Fall Fellowships. Please check the dates below for respective fellowships for the next round of applications.
Doctoral Fellowships in Residence
The ALS offers Doctoral Fellowships in Residence to allow students who have passed their Ph.D. verbal and written exams (generally third-year students) to acquire hands-on scientific training and develop professional maturity for independent research. Applications are closed for the next round of fellowships and will re-open in Spring 2026.
Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellowships
ALS Collaborative Postdoctoral Fellowships provide opportunities to conduct collaborative research and instrument development and gain exposure to current scientific challenges that can be tackled using advanced synchrotron radiation tools. Applications are closed for Fall fellowships and will open in October 2025 for the next round of fellowships, which start May 1, 2025.