Assistant Clinical Investigator Job at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, Bethesda, MD

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  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH
  • Bethesda, MD

Job Description

Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

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 (DHHS), 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. Positions may be located on NIH campuses in Bethesda, MD or Rockville, MD. 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 eligibility or board certification in a subspecialty (or equivalent)
  • Meet the requirements to be credentialed at the NIH Clinical Center

Applicants should identify a DIR laboratory chief who will agree to host their proposed research program. Information about DIR labs and contact information for lab chiefs is available on the DIR website . Interested candidates may contact DIR Director Dr. Steven Holland 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, 2026 , to the NIH Specialized Scientific Jobs portal:

  • 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. 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.

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

DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers. Visit NIH Equal Employment Opportunity site for more information.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Fixed term contract, Relocation package

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