NRC Research Associateship Programs

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (including dental and

Vision

Relocation assistance

Professional travel allowance

Job summary

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine administers postdoctoral and senior research associates under the NRC Research Associateship Programs, offering opportunities across U.S. laboratories and affiliated institutions.

Qualified candidates typically hold or expect a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M., with senior awards for those >5 years post-degree. Selected researchers conduct independent projects, gain national visibility, and access premier facilities, with benefits

Qualifications

• Hold or anticipate earning a Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in science or engineering.
• Senior research awards are designated for those with >5 years since earning their degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct an original, independent research project in areas aligned with sponsoring laboratories.
• Enhance visibility in the field through a nationally recognized award.
• Devote full-time effort to mission-driven research contributing to national priorities.
• Access facilities of the federal research enterprise and collaborate with leading scientists and engineers.

Skills

Independent research

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D./Sc.D./M.D./D.V.M.

Job description

Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associates

NRC Research Associateship Programs

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.

• February 1
• May 1
• August 1
• November 1

*If a deadline falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the deadline is moved to the next business day.

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.

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

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