Postdoctoral Positions

Recent Ph.D. graduates can accelerate their science and engineering training through NLR's postdoctoral research program, which leverages the lab's leading technologies and staff to prepare postdocs for careers.

NLR offers two types of research opportunities through its postdoctoral program:

NLR Postdoctoral Program

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Prepare for a career in one of several scientific disciplines by working alongside an NLR mentor during this 1-to-3-year program.

Director's Fellowship Program

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Apply to this special 2-year program by connecting with an NLR mentor to submit a research proposal for program consideration.

View a list of NLR's current postdoctoral researchers to hire a talented engineer or scientist for your next opening.

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Last Updated July 16, 2026