Careers at NIST

Founded in 1901, NIST is a non-regulatory federal agency within the Department of Commerce.  NIST's mission is to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.  To learn more about NIST, follow NIST on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook.  You can also find additional information about different types of employment opportunities by viewing one of our recruitment brochures: 

• General Recruitment
• Administrative Careers at NIST
• Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)
• Postdoctoral Research Associateships Program

Are you ready to explore your future with NIST?

Learn more about NIST on YouTube:

• What is NIST?
• Door to the Future
• NIST, Advancing Innovation, Defining the Future