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CTL Research Associate Opportunities

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An agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's primary mission is to promote U.S. economic growth by working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards. The NIST Communication Technology Laboratory (CTL) is an unbiased, independent authority providing expertise in communications technology. We assist government and industry by developing trusted measurements and standards and by advancing communications technology through the creation of precision instrumentation, test protocols, models, and simulation tools.

CTL is seeking talented and qualified individuals. We invite you to explore the exciting opportunities linked below. While qualified U.S. citizens are preferred, we encourage all qualified persons to express interest. Each link provides a detailed description of the available position.

What is a Research Associate Position?
Research Associate positions offer a unique chance to contribute to impactful, cutting-edge research in a highly collaborative environment. As an Associate, you will:

  • Work side-by-side with world-class NIST researchers on our campuses.
  • Work with NIST’s world-class facilities and equipment.
  • Receive salary and benefits through a partnering university or contracting organization.

These are not Federal employment positions.

How to Apply
If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please email the appropriate contact listed below. Be sure to include the opportunity title in the email subject line or body.

Opportunities to work at CTL are linked below.

DivisionTitlePostedContact
Quantum Communications DivisionQuantum Networks Entanglement Layer ResearchApril 2026abdella.battou [at] nist.gov (abdella[dot]battou[at]nist[dot]gov)
Quantum Communications DivisionQuantum Network Architecture and ProtocolsApril 2026abdella.battou [at] nist.gov (abdella[dot]battou[at]nist[dot]gov)
Quantum Communications DivisionDevelopment of a control planeApril 2026abdella.battou [at] nist.gov (abdella[dot]battou[at]nist[dot]gov)
RF TechnologyPREP0002932 - 672.01 On-wafer complex permittivity measurements of materials (CHIPS)09/15/25Nate Orloff
RF TechnologyPREP0003790 - 672.01 On-wafer complex permittivity measurements of materials (CHIPS)09/15/25angela.stelson [at] nist.gov (Nate Orloff)
RF TechnologyPREP0003894 - 672.01 (4.04) - On-Chip Electric-Acoustic Spectroscopy09/22/25angela.stelson [at] nist.gov (Angela Stelson)
RF TechnologyPREP0003995 - 672.01 Microwave Microfluidics Researcher01/21/26angela.stelson [at] nist.gov (Angela Stelson)
RF TechnologyPREP0004340 - 672.01 - Develop Techniques for Precision RF Power Measurements03/17/26aaron.hagerstrom [at] nist.gov (Aaron Hagerstrom)
RF TechnologyPREP0004259 - 672.01 (CHIPS) - Electronic Materials03/18/26nate.orloff [at] nist.gov (Nate Orloff)
RF TechnologyPREP0004208 – 672.03 - OTA Communications Measurements with Traceable Signal and Channel at mmWave Frequencies04/21/26robert.horansky [at] nist.gov (Rob Horansky)
RF TechnologyPREP0004339 - 672.01 - S-Parameter Metrology Senior Researcher04/21/26Angela Stelson
RF TechnologyPREP0004210 – 672.01 (CHIPS) - On-Wafer Standards04/27/26Nate Orloff
RF TechnologyPREP0004508 - 672.00 CHIPS- Large Signal Microwave Measurements04/27/26james.booth [at] nist.gov (Jim Booth)
RF TechnologyPREP0004515 - 672.01 CHIPS - RF Metrology for Plasma Etching Processes04/27/26aaron.hagerstrom [at] nist.gov (Aaron Hagerstrom)
RF TechnologyPREP0004263 – 672.02 – Quantum Optics Postdoc04/30/26nikunjkumar.prajapati [at] nist.gov (Nik Prajapati)
NextG/CTL Wireless Modeling and Performance Evaluation for 6G/NextG, Integrated Sensing and CommunicationsMay 2026nada.golmie [at] nist.gov (Nada Golmie)
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Created April 29, 2026, Updated May 6, 2026
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