Career Opportunities

NSF offers its employees a very attractive salary and benefits package, as well as a rich working environment.

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CURRENT VACANCIES

• All Positions
• Administrative
• Clerical and Technical
• Executive
• Scientific and Professional
• Special Emphasis Programs

Effective February 2008, the web link to view NSF vacancies on USAJOBS changed. Click here to search for NSF Vacancy Announcements on USAJOBS and to update your bookmark with the new USAJOBS link.

For more information about applying for NSF jobs online, see:

• eRecruit Applicant Guide


• eRecruit Frequently Asked Questions


• NEW NSF Talent Inventory for Permanent Program Director Positions
  
  
• NEW NSF Talent Inventory for Federal Temporary and Rotational Program Director Positions

Additional career opportunities with the federal government can be found at USAJOBS.gov.

ROTATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND EDUCATORS

The National Science Foundation (NSF) employs scientists, engineers, and educators on rotational assignment from academia, industry, or other eligible organizations to further the agency's mission of supporting our entire spectrum of science and engineering research and education.  The most frequently used programs are the Visiting Scientist, Engineer, and Educator (VSEE) Program and the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Program.  Both the VSEE and IPA Programs strengthen NSF's ties with the research community and provide the talent and resources that are critical to meeting NSF's mission.

CAREERS AT NSF

The following types of positions are available at NSF:

• Clerical and Office Support Positions
• Financial and Administrative Positions
• Science, Engineering and Science Education Positions
• Senior Executive Service (SES) Positions
• Programs for Veterans
• Programs for People with Disabilities
• Programs for Graduate School Students
• Student Appointments