Fwd: NSF Upcoming early career talent (STEM) vacancy announcements
Tiffany Barnes
From: Nilsen, Wendy J. <WNI...@nsf.gov>
Date: Thu, May 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Subject: NSF Upcoming early career talent (STEM) vacancy announcements
To: <IIS_...@listserv.nsf.gov>
Dear CISE Community Colleagues,
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) will soon issue vacancy announcements that may be of particular interest to early-career scientists and engineers. The agency seeks to recruit early-career scientists and engineers in the roles of science assistant and science/engineering analyst. These positions serve a crucial role in advancing the agency’s mission.
Science assistants and analysts work with program directors to plan and analyze the program portfolios, identify emerging research areas, and manage the merit review of proposals. Both roles use data analysis to better understand the principal investigator community and the impact of current investments. Analysts also engage with the research community through outreach and other activities. NSF supports the professional development of assistants and analysts through interdisciplinary activities, training, and opportunities for independent research and collaboration.
These career opportunities will be listed on the NSF career webpage under current job openings. Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS. Each announcement will be open for a limited time, so early application is encouraged.
Please share this information with colleagues who may be interested, including recent graduates and students nearing the completion of their studies.
Thanks,
Wendy
Wendy J. Nilsen, PhD
Deputy Directorate Head
Computer & Information Science & Engineering Directorate
National Science Foundation
Randolph Building
Tel: 703-292-2568
Email: wni...@nsf.gov
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