Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 | August 1, 2025
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research at NIST to develop a highly sensitive microwave sensor using Rydberg atoms for direct SI-traceable measurement of blackbody radiation, improving temperature and radiometry standards.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree; requires contacting the NIST Research Adviser prior to applying; NIST participates only in February and August review cycles.