:root {
            --nist-blue: #2d4697;
            --nist-orange: #df9d00;
            --nist-dark-blue: #003c71;
            --nist-light-blue: #e6f2ff;
            --nist-gray: #f8f9fa;
            --nist-yellow: #FFD200;
        }
        
       /* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  background-image: url("images/HEADER-IMAGE.jpeg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  color: white;
  padding: 100px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-section h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

.hero-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    text-align: left;
}

.search-box {
    background-color: white;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 20px;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.search-inputs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.search-inputs input,
.search-inputs select {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 16px;
    /* Prevents zoom on iOS */
}

.search-btn {
    background-color: var(--nist-yellow);
    color: #000;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.search-btn:hover {
    background-color: #e6be00;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    /* justify-content: center; */
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btn {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile-specific styles for hero section */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 60px 0 40px;
    }

    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .hero-section p {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .search-box {
        padding: 15px;
        margin: 0 auto 25px;
    }

    .search-inputs {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .search-inputs input,
    .search-inputs select {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .hero-section {
        padding: 50px 0 30px;
    }

    .hero-section h1 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .hero-section p {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .search-box {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 250px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Latest Opportunities & Updates */
.opportunities-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.featured-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.new-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745, #20c997);
    color: white;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.featured-category {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.card-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.card-description {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.closes-in {
    background-color: var(--nist-light-blue);
    color: var(--nist-blue);
    padding: 8px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.view-details-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--nist-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--nist-blue);
}

.view-details-btn:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--nist-blue);
}

.urgent-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc3545, #e35d6a);
    color: white;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.closing-soon-card {
    background-color: white;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--nist-blue);
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.closing-soon-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Mobile Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .opportunities-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .featured-card {
        padding: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .closing-soon-card {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }
    
    .view-details-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .featured-card {
        padding: 18px;
    }
    
    .card-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .card-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .new-badge, .urgent-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 3px 8px;
    }
}

/* Latest Job Openings */
.job-openings-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: white;
}

.job-openings-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
}

.job-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.job-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.job-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    gap: 15px;
}

.job-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    flex: 1;
}

.job-badge {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-fulltime {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745, #20c997);
    color: white;
}

.badge-academic {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007bff, #0056b3);
    color: white;
}

.badge-contract {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6c757d, #495057);
    color: white;
}

.job-card p {
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.job-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.job-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.job-meta i {
    color: var(--nist-blue);
    width: 16px;
}

.job-date {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: block;
}

/* .view-details-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--nist-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid var(--nist-blue);
    text-align: center;
} */

.view-details-btn:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--nist-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Mobile Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .job-openings-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .job-openings-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .d-flex.justify-content-between.align-items-center {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .job-card {
        padding: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .job-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .job-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .job-meta {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .job-meta span {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    
    .view-details-btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .job-openings-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .job-card {
        padding: 18px;
    }
    
    .job-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    
    .job-card p {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    
    .job-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .job-badge {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 5px 10px;
    }
}


        /* Additional styles for the rest of the page */
        body {
            font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
            color: #333;
        }
        
        .nist-blue-bg {
            background-color: var(--nist-blue);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .nist-dark-blue-bg {
            background-color: var(--nist-blue);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .nist-light-blue-bg {
            background-color: var(--nist-light-blue);
        }
        
        .nist-gray-bg {
            background-color: var(--nist-gray);
        }
        
        .btn-nist {
            background-color: var(--nist-blue);
            color: white;
            border: none;
        }
        
        .btn-nist:hover {
            background-color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
            color: white;
        }
        
        .btn-nist-outline {
            background-color: var(--nist-orange);
            color: var(--nist-blue);
            border: 1px solid var(--nist-orange);
        }
        
        .btn-nist-outline:hover {
      
              background-color: transparent;
               border: 1px solid var(--nist-orange);
            color: black;
        }
        
        .card {
            border: none;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        }
        
        .card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }
        
        .badge-new {
            background-color: #28a745;
            color: white;
            padding: 5px 10px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        .badge-closing {
            background-color: #dc3545;
            color: white;
            padding: 5px 10px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
        }
        
        .category-card {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
        
        .category-card i {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            color: var(--nist-blue);
        }
        
        .testimonial-card {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--nist-blue);
            padding-left: 20px;
        }
        
        .process-step {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 20px;
        }
        
        .process-step i {
            font-size: 2rem;
            background-color: var(--nist-light-blue);
            color: var(--nist-blue);
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            line-height: 70px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        
        .job-card {
            border-left: 4px solid var(--nist-blue);
            padding: 15px;
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }
        
     
        
        /* Mobile-specific styles for the rest of the page */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .navbar-brand img {
                height: 40px;
            }
            
            .card-body {
                padding: 1.25rem;
            }
            
            .category-card {
                padding: 15px;
            }
            
            .category-card i {
                font-size: 2rem;
            }
            
            .process-step {
                padding: 15px 10px;
            }
            
            .process-step i {
                width: 60px;
                height: 60px;
                line-height: 60px;
                font-size: 1.5rem;
            }
            
            .job-card {
                padding: 12px;
            }
            
            .testimonial-card {
                padding-left: 15px;
                margin-bottom: 20px;
            }
            
            .btn-lg {
                padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
                font-size: 1rem;
            }
            
            .navbar-nav .btn {
                margin-top: 10px;
                width: 100%;
                text-align: center;
            }
            
            .d-flex.justify-content-between {
                /* flex-direction: column; */
                gap: 10px;
            }
            
            .d-flex.justify-content-between .btn {
                align-self: flex-start;
            }
        }
        
        @media (max-width: 576px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 1.75rem;
            }
            
            .card-body {
                padding: 1rem;
            }
            
            .category-card {
                padding: 12px;
            }
            
            .process-step {
                padding: 12px 5px;
            }
            
            .job-card {
                padding: 10px;
            }
            
            .btn {
                width: 100%;
                margin-bottom: 10px;
            }
            
            .gap-3 {
                gap: 10px !important;
            }
        }
/*  */
/* testimonial */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-section .section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.testimonial-carousel {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.testimonial-track {
    display: flex;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    text-align: center;
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 20px);
    min-width: calc(33.333% - 20px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--nist-blue), var(--nist-dark-blue));
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-text::before,
.testimonial-text::after {
    content: '"';
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--nist-light-blue);
    position: absolute;
    font-family: serif;
}

.testimonial-text::before {
    top: -15px;
    left: -10px;
}

.testimonial-text::after {
    bottom: -25px;
    right: -10px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--nist-dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.testimonial-role {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.carousel-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.carousel-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--nist-blue);
    color: white;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background: var(--nist-dark-blue);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-btn:disabled {
    background: #ccc;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    transform: none;
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background: var(--nist-blue);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Mobile Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 15px);
        min-width: calc(50% - 15px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .testimonial-section .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 100%;
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-avatar {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
    
    .carousel-btn {
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .testimonial-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    .testimonial-section .section-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-avatar {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    .carousel-controls {
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
}


    /* CTA Section */
        .cta-section {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000080 0%, #000050 100%);
            color: white;
            padding: 80px 0;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .cta-section h2 {
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .cta-buttons {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 15px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .cta-btn-primary {
            background-color: white;
            color: var(--nist-blue);
            border: 2px solid white;
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .cta-btn-secondary {
            background-color: var(--nist-yellow);
            color: #000;
            border: 2px solid var(--nist-yellow);
            padding: 12px 30px;
            border-radius: 5px;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        /* Footer */
        .footer {
            background-color: #000;
            color: white;
            padding: 50px 0 30px;
        }

        .footer-title {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: #aaa;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: white;
        }

        .social-icons a {
            color: white;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-right: 15px;
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            color: #666;
            margin-top: 30px;
            padding-top: 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid #333;
        }

        .closes-in {
            font-size: 12px;
            color: #666;
            margin-top: 5px;
        }