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Postdoctoral Researchers and Research Associates

Positions Currently Available

Postdoctoral Researchers

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This category is designed to provide recent (generally within three or fewer years) Ph.D. graduates with practical training in science and engineering. The qualified graduate will have demonstrated superior abilities and interest in research and development areas related to NREL's mission. Initial appointments are generally for one year. Extensions to these appointments may be granted based on programmatic need and funding availability to a maximum of three years.

Eligibility

  • Must be a recent Ph.D. graduate.

Submission Requirements

  • Resumes accepted all year for possible placement and for specific open positions.
  • Resume with list of publications and a cover letter stating areas of interest.
  • Include requisition number on resume if applying for a specific open position.

Transportation and Housing

  • May be eligible for one-way transportation for participant and spouse & dependent children (if applicable).
  • May also be eligible for benefits.

Research Associates

This category provides scientists, engineers, and other professionals, generally with 4-12 years experience, opportunities to apply their training or specialized background to topics of research in the science and technology of renewable energy. Initial appointments range from one month to one year, and may be extended to a maximum of three years.

Eligibility

  • Senior scientist, engineer, or other professional with 4-12 years of experience.

Submission Requirements

  • Accepted all year for possible placement and for specific open positions.
  • Resume with a list of publications (if applicable) and a cover letter stating areas of interest.
  • Include requisition number on resume if applying for a specific open position.

Transportation and Housing

  • May be eligible for round-trip transportation for participant and spouse & dependent children (if applicable).
  • May also be eligible for benefits.

Positions Currently Available

Postdoctoral Research Positions
Postdoctoral Researcher — Computational Sciences Center: 5300-5008
Postdoctoral Researcher — National Bioenergy Center: 5100-5031
Postdoctoral Researcher — Basic Sciences: 5900-5094

When applying for an postdoc position, please follow the instructions for submitting your resume at the bottom of the postdoc vacancy page.

For more information on post doctoral, research associate, or senior research associate positions, please contact Beverly Maestas (303) 384-7588.

We are continually updating this site. Please continue to check for new postings.

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Content Last Updated: 10/18/2004

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