Postdoctoral Research Associates - NRC Research Associateship Programs

2026-09-20 Employer The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine Location Various locations in the U.S. Commensurate with education and experience Oct 18, 2026 Physical Sciences, Engineering Job Type Postdoc Organization Type Govt. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain adatabase of more than a thousand active research opportunities and administerpostdoctoral and senior research awards at participating federal laboratoriesand affiliated institutions at locations throughout the U.S. and abroad. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who hold, or anticipate earning aPh.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in a variety of fields of science or engineering.Senior research awards are designated for those with >5 years since earningtheir degree. Research Associates have the opportunity to: Design and conduct an original, independent research project in an areacompatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratory Enhance their visibility in their field through a nationally-recognized,competitive award Devote full-time effort to mission-driven research that contributes tonational priorities Access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal researchenterprise Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at the sponsoringlaboratories Award benefits include: Competitive monthly stipend (base stipend varies by host laboratory and maybe higher based on experience; refer to research opportunity description foramount) Health insurance (including dental and vision) Relocation assistance for awardees who will be on tenure for at least sixmonths and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the hostlaboratory Professional travel allowance Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race,creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Citizenship eligibilityvaries among the sponsoring laboratories and will be indicated in the researchopportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr VS-Postdoc