NSF offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as a rich working environment. To learn about the agency's mission, goals, organization and research support activities, view the on-line Orientation to NSF.

Current Vacancies

• All Positions
• Administrative
• Clerical and Technical
• Executive
• Scientific and Professional
• Special Emphasis Programs

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Rotational Programs for Scientists, Engineers and Educators

The National Science Foundation (NSF) employs scientists, engineers, and educators on rotational assignment from academia, industry, or other eligible organizations to further the agency's mission of supporting our entire spectrum of science and engineering research and education.  The most frequently used programs are the Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE) Program and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Program.  Both the VSEE and IPA Programs strengthen NSF's ties with the research community and provide the talent and resources that are critical to meeting NSF's mission.

Careers at NSF

The following types of positions are available at NSF:

• Clerical and Office Support Positions
• Financial and Administrative Positions
• Science, Engineering and Science Education Positions
• Senior Executive Service (SES) Positions
• Programs for Veterans
• Programs for People with Disabilities
• Programs for Recent College and Graduate School Graduates
• Student Appointments