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Postdoctoral Positions

Postdoctoral Positions

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

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

NREL Postdoctoral Program

Two postdoc researchers in a lab at NREL.

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

Director's Fellowship Program

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

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