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Affiliate Researcher
Universities Space Research AssociationUnited StatesFull timePosted 3mo agoStill open, checked every nightAbout the job
Become a USRA Affiliate Researcher
We’re making a home for exceptional researchers!
USRA is seeking accomplished scientists interested in affiliating with a mission-driven research institution that provides the infrastructure needed to compete for and manage sponsored research.
Affiliate Researchers maintain scientific independence while gaining access to proposal development, grants administration, contracting, compliance, payroll, benefits, and an extensive network of collaborators.
Whether you are an established Principal Investigator, an emerging research leader, or a scientist seeking a more flexible institutional home, USRA provides an environment designed to maximize scientific impact.
We help you
- Identify funding opportunities.
- Proposal development support.
- Budget preparation.
- Institutional sponsorship.
- Administrative coordination.
Bring your ideas. Bring your collaborators. Bring your grants.
We’ll provide the infrastructure so you can focus on discovery.
Applicants should apply to the posting at USRA Careers and include a letter of interest, resume, or curriculum vitae.
Additional information on USRA can be found at http://www.usra.edu
From Universities Space Research Association's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Universities Space Research Association
A consortium of universities whose scientists and engineers work at NASA's centers.
Pay on its listings: stated per posting
How it pays: Paid as an employee on Universities Space Research Association's own payroll, as each posting states.
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