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EL Research Associate Opportunities
The NIST Engineering Laboratory (EL) 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.
| Division | Opportunity Title | Posted | Contact |
Intelligent Systems Division | Open-Architecture Additive Manufacturing Platform Development - PREP Research Associate | 02/24/2026 | ho.yeung [at] nist.gov (Ho Yeung) |