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
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. The application period for the next round of fellowships, which start September 1, 2025, will be in March 2025.
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. The application period for the next round of fellowships, which start May 1, 2025, is open October 4–November 1, 2024.