Layoffs hit top physics lab as federal funds fall short
A cut in federal funding for physical sciences is forcing the largest layoff in the history of one of the nation's top physics laboratories, the Stanford Linear Accelerator, the San Jose Mercury News reports.
More than 125 scientists will lose their jobs. That's on top of 100 additional positions the lab is seeking to eliminate to make up for the shortfall. Lab officials say all research in particles and particle astrophysics faces big cuts.
The lab, which employs around 1,600 scientists and staff, had anticipated $120 million but received $95 million. Its annual budget has been $325 million.
Stanford isn't alone. Across San Francisco Bay, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory plans to cut 500 workers (mostly temporary workers and contractors, the Merc says), and 10% of the employees at the Fermi National Accelerator in Chicago will be looking for work.
Posted by Michael Winter at 07:44 PM/ET, January 10, 2008
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More than 125 scientists will lose their jobs. That's on top of 100 additional positions the lab is seeking to eliminate to make up for the shortfall. Lab officials say all research in particles and particle astrophysics faces big cuts.
The lab, which employs around 1,600 scientists and staff, had anticipated $120 million but received $95 million. Its annual budget has been $325 million.
Stanford isn't alone. Across San Francisco Bay, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory plans to cut 500 workers (mostly temporary workers and contractors, the Merc says), and 10% of the employees at the Fermi National Accelerator in Chicago will be looking for work.
Posted by Michael Winter at 07:44 PM/ET, January 10, 2008
Visit DiversityJobs.com for information on Diversity in the workplace
Labels: Fermi National Accelerator, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, layoffs, Stanford Linear Accelerator
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