Postdoctoral Research Associates - NRC Research Associateship Programs

Postdoctoral Research Associates - NRC Research Associateship Programs

Employer

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine

Location

Various locations in the U.S.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Closing date

Oct 18, 2026

Discipline

Physical Sciences, Engineering

Job Type

Postdoc

Organization Type

Govt.

Job Details

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine maintain a database of more than a thousand active research opportunities and administer postdoctoral and senior research awards at participating federal laboratories and affiliated institutions at locations throughout the U.S. and abroad.

We are seeking highly qualified candidates who hold, or anticipate earning a Ph.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 earning their degree.

Research Associates have the opportunity to:

Design and conduct an original, independent research project in an area compatible 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 to national priorities

Access the excellent and often unique facilities of the federal research enterprise

Collaborate with leading scientists and engineers at the sponsoring laboratories

Award benefits include:

Competitive monthly stipend (base stipend varies by host laboratory and may be higher based on experience; refer to research opportunity description for amount)

Health insurance (including dental and vision)

Relocation assistance for awardees who will be on tenure for at least six months and who at the time of award reside more than 50 miles from the host laboratory

Professional travel allowance 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender identity, or national origin. Citizenship eligibility varies among the sponsoring laboratories and will be indicated in the research opportunity.

NEXT DEADLINE: Apply by November 2nd!

Visit www.nas.edu/rap for further program details, eligibility, required application components, and guidance for submitting an application!