The phrase "a position of associate" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a job title or role within an organization, typically indicating a lower or entry-level position.
Example: "After completing my internship, I was offered a position of associate in the marketing department."
Alternatives: "an associate role" or "a junior position".
In 1981, I was offered a position of associate professor at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C., where I continued my research and taught medical, dental, and graduate students, but I still kept a strong interest for science policy and administration.
At present ETI occupies a position of Associate Professor at the Institute of Ornamental Plants, Sofia, Bulgaria.
(In exchange for the reappointment, Christie was able to appoint a Republican judge to the position of associate justice).
He was also an experienced conductor, holding the position of associate conductor/composer at both the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras for 10 years, and guest conducting orchestras that included the San Francisco Symphony, Leipzig Gewandhaus and Philharmonia.
Philharmonic Associate Roberto Minczuk, a Juilliard graduate and co-artistic director of the São Paulo State Symphony of Brazil, was named yesterday to a two-year term in the new position of associate conductor of the New York Philharmonic.
She was also offered the position of associate director of an NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center. NSF-funded Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
After two years he struck out on his own with a duet called Fragments, which earned him the position of associate choreographer at the Place in London.
They usually hold the position of associate artist for two years and are given an exhibition in the National Gallery at the end of their tenure.
Mr. Tamez, 50, held the position of associate special agent in charge of the New York office.
(Messer moved to New York in 2005, when Yale offered him the position of associate dean).
Hai-Ye Ni, 30, auditioned for the position of associate principal cellist in 1999.
