Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025 (NIST participates in February and August reviews only)
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research to develop quantitative methods for measuring bacteria colonization and biofilm formation on surfaces, aiming to create materials that prevent biofilm growth on medical devices.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree earned within the last 5 years; research conducted on-site at NIST in Gaithersburg, MD.