Theiss Research is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit research organization, headquartered in La Jolla, CA and founded in 2006. It is conducting scientific research across various fields, but primarily in the physical sciences. Since its foundation it has employed over 100 research scientists, has received over 150 contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements from 12 funding organizations, but mainly cooperative agreements from the Department of Commerce – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).  

Theiss Research assists the United States government, mainly NIST, to achieve its science mission. It does so by employing research scientists and assigning most of them as guest researchers at federal facilities to enable more efficient collaboration with other research scientists. Currently, most research scientists employed by Theiss Research work at the federal facilities of NIST in Gaithersburg, MD and Boulder, CO, the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Oak Ridge, TN, and the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) in Upton, NY, and some work at sites that are not federal facilities. Theiss Research applies for and receives federal funding to offer this assistance.

Theiss Research also assists research scientists with their personal scientific goals, submitting proposals for funding of their projects to federal agencies and non-governmental organizations, such as foundations, on their behalf. If successful, it then employs the research scientists to carry out their projects.

Theiss Research offers all its employees competitive gross pays and comprehensive benefits.

Theiss Research is always open and keen to participate in efforts it has not yet participated in, such as organizing and running a workshop. If you have ideas and think Theiss Research can help you implement them, please do not hesitate to contact Theiss Research.