Postdoctoral Research Positions

The CNST has frequent opportunities for postdoctoral researchers in all of our research areas.  All prospective applicants are encouraged to begin the application process by contacting Project Leaders in their areas of interest and enquiring about current or upcoming opportunities.

The CNST is currently actively seeking postdoctoral researchers in the following areas:

• Nanomagnetism
• Nanostructured Thermoelectrics
  
• Nanotribology

Postdoctoral research appointments in the CNST typically last for two years, and are made through one of three different mechanisms:

1. National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Research Associateship
NRC Postdoctoral Research Associates in the CNST are selected through NIST as part of a competition run by the NRC.  NIST participates in two NRC competitions per year, with applications due February 1 and August 1, and notifications in March and September, respectively.  This program is open to U.S. citizens only. See the NIST/NRC web page for administrative details.  As with any other postdoctoral application, candidates should first contact a Project Leader.

2. CNST Postdoctoral Researcher
CNST Postdoctoral Researchers are directly hired by NIST, and must be U.S. citizens.  Such positions are offered continuously throughout the year.

3. CNST/University of Maryland Postdoctoral Researcher
The CNST has a Cooperative Agreement with the University of Maryland Nanocenter that enables postdoctoral researchers employed by the University of Maryland to work at NIST under the mentorship of CNST Project Leaders.  These positions, which do not require U.S. citizenship, are offered continuously throughout the year.