Assistant Clinical Investigators

Transition Program in Clinical Research

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

The NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research seeks up to three candidates for three- to five-year appointments as assistant clinical investigators. The NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research provides an exceptional opportunity for physicians to gain clinical and translational research experience in the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The program aims to increase the pool of well-trained clinical investigators who are competitive for clinical tenure-track positions.

Qualifications

Required

• A doctoral degree (M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.)
• Board eligible or board certified in a subspecialty (or equivalent)
• Qualify for credentialing by the NIH Clinical Center (https://clinicalcenter.nih.gov/welcome.html)

Applicants should identify a DIR lab chief who will agree to host their research. Information about DIR labs and contact information for lab chiefs is available on the DIR website (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/dir). Interested candidates may contact DIR Director Dr. Steve Holland at sholland@niaid.nih.gov for additional information or assistance identifying an appropriate host lab. 

Applications will be evaluated by a search committee composed of DIR principal investigators with clinical and basic research interests. Competitive candidates will be invited to present their research accomplishments and plans to the search committee.

Participants will receive independent resources and staff and will be mentored by a senior NIAID investigator. Salary will be commensurate with experience and a full civil service package of benefits may be available.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically by November 30, 2024, to the NIH Specialized Scientific Jobs portal (https://service.cancer.gov/nci-scss.do#/):

• Curriculum vitae/bibliography
• Research program proposal (no more than two pages)
• Letter of support from the accepting NIAID lab chief
• Three letters of recommendation: the letters should not come from your current supervisor/mentor, and one letter must be from a referee outside NIH

Appointees may be U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens eligible for a valid work authorization. Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. This position is subject to a background investigation.

Relocation expense allowances are authorized and may be paid in accordance with agency policy. If relocation expense allowances are paid, employees will be required to sign a one-year service agreement.

Applications from women, and individuals from groups underrepresented in biomedical research are strongly encouraged.

For additional information, please contact Amy Collins, Committee Manager, Division of Intramural Research Program Support Staff at amy.collins@nih.gov.

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