Funder: NRC Research Associateship Programs
Due Dates: February 1, 2025 (NIST February Review) | May 1, 2025 (RAP opportunity at NIST) | August 1, 2025 (NIST August Review)
Funding Amounts: $82,764 stipend plus $3,000 travel allowance; typical appointment duration 2 years.
Summary: Postdoctoral fellowship at NIST to develop and validate finite element and crystal plasticity models for advanced lightweight materials to aid US automakers in reducing manufacturing costs and improving vehicle fuel efficiency.
Key Information: Open to U.S. citizens with a doctoral degree; requires contacting a NIST Research Adviser prior to application; applications reviewed thrice yearly; stipend and travel allowance provided.