Postdoctoral Scholar Program

Use your expertise to support the mission of the defense threat reduction agency.

As a NSRI postdoctoral scholar, you will work directly with DTRA basic research and development program managers to support the countering weapons of mass destruction mission at one of the top Department of Defense research institutions in the nation.

Divisions include:

Nuclear technologies
CWMD technologies
Chemical-biological sciences
Test science

While in this role, you will:

Learn first-hand from operators in the field about technological gaps
Translate complex national security needs into basic research and development requirements
Provide technical programmatic oversight
Actualize innovative ideas and solutions in CWMD mission space

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Not Your Traditional Postdoc

The goal of this postdoctoral program is to develop highly technical candidates into successful government program managers.

The successful candidate will be a highly effective communicator and proficient at translating complex technical subjects into easily understood content by multiple audiences (e.g. general public).

They will also excel at identifying research trends, able to perform critical analysis of experimental design, be adaptable to new environments, be comfortable with expanding their skill set and work well independently and as part of a team.

Unique to this experience:

Understand technical and engineering needs through exposure to CWMD DoD operations/agencies
Tailored professional development in CWMD mission space and program management skills
Optional participation in a graduate certificate in CWMD (tuition covered by the program)
Pathway to obtain a Secret level security clearance (pending successful background investigation)

Post Doctoral Requirements

A day in the life of a scholar includes reviewing white papers and proposals, attending conferences, supporting technical reviews and workshops, research requirement development and programmatic support.

Postdoctoral scholars typically do not pursue their own research. Scholars guide and support the technical direction of extensive scientific research and development portfolios.

Candidates must be a US citizen.

Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree (students who will have degree conferred within six months are encouraged to apply).

Location: Fort Belvoir, VA (applicants must be willing to relocate to greater Washington, DC area)

Term: 1-3 years