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ITL Research Associate Opportunities

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. NIST's Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) cultivates trust in information technology (IT) and metrology by using its world-class measurement and testing facilities encompassing a wide range of areas of computer science, mathematics, statistics, and systems engineering.

ITL 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. However, for U.S. Citizens, these opportunities have the potential for longer-term employment, including Federal employment if warranted.

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 ITL are linked below.

DivisionOpportunity TitlePostedContact
Applied and Computational Mathematics DivisionQuantum Networking Research Physicist (U.S. Citizens Preferred)2/5/2026oliver.slattery [at] nist.gov (Oliver Slattery)
Applied and Computational Mathematics DivisionExperimental Quantum Network Metrology, Physicist (U.S. Citizens Preferred)2/5/2026thomas.gerrits [at] nist.gov (Thomas Gerrits)
Statistical Engineering Division
Data Infrastructure Software Engineer3/12/2026Amanda.koepke [at] nist.gov (Amanda Koepke)
Statistical Engineering DivisionLead Data Infrastructure Software Engineer3/12/2026Amanda.koepke [at] nist.gov (Amanda Koepke)
Created June 10, 2010, Updated March 13, 2026
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