NSF Permanent Positions for Recent PhDs and Current Postdocs in Research Portfolio and Program Support National Science Foundation in United States

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has posted permanent positions aimed at recent PhDs or current postdocs. The American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is amplifying the opportunity for its community.

According to the NSF announcement, staff in these roles work with program directors to plan and analyze program portfolios, identify emerging research areas, support and manage the merit review of proposals, and use data analysis to understand the landscape of the principal investigator community and the impact of current NSF investments. The incumbents will also engage with the research community through outreach and other community activities.

This is a strong fit for candidates with interests in education, management, and statistics, especially those interested in research administration, portfolio analysis, and science policy-adjacent work. The post does not mention scholarship funding; these are professional positions at NSF.

The opportunities are open for a limited time. Interested applicants should review the NSF careers/openings page and follow the application instructions in the linked posting.