Scientific/Medical Careers
NIH offers many opportunities in scientific and medical careers, categorized mainly into scientific administrative and scientist-researcher positions. These positions are designed for individuals passionate about advancing medical research and improving public health.
Current Vacancies
| Position | Institute or Center | Close Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chief, Virology Branch | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 10/14/2026 |
| Statistician | NIDCR (National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research) | 10/19/2026 |
| Supervisor Nurse (Research Specialist) | Multiple ICs | 10/19/2026 |
| International Health Specialist | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 10/19/2026 |
| Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/22/2026 |
| Lead Medical Supply Technician (Sterile Processing) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/22/2026 |
| Chief, Office of Patient Safety and Clinical Quality | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/23/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research/Clinical Educator) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/23/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research/Safety and Quality) | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/23/2026 |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care Medicine Department | CC (Clinical Center) | 10/23/2026 |
| Physician | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| Physician | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| Physician (Clinical) | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| Physician (Clinical) | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| Physician (Research) | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| Physician (Research) | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| Supervisory Physician | Multiple ICs | 10/23/2026 |
| ABCD Study Director | NIDA (National Institute on Drug Abuse) | 10/28/2026 |
| Deputy Director, Division of Cancer Biology | NCI (National Cancer Institute) | 10/31/2026 |
| Staff Scientist I | NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) | 11/06/2026 |
| Scientific Leadership Opportunities - Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application | OD (Office of the Director) | 11/07/2026 |
| Staff Scientist 1, Biostatistics and Computational Biology Branch | NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) | 11/09/2026 |
| Chief, Scientific Computing Branch | NLM (National Library of Medicine) | 11/16/2026 |
| Assistant Clinical Investigators | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 11/30/2026 |
| Staff Scientist, Epidemiology Branch | NICHD (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development) | 11/30/2026 |
| Staff Clinician | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 12/01/2026 |
| Associate Director, Office of Scientific Resources | OD (Office of the Director) | 12/14/2026 |
| Staff Clinician - Vaccine Research Center | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 12/14/2026 |
| Nurse (Clinical Research) | CC (Clinical Center) | 12/31/2026 |
| Nurse (Supplemental) | CC (Clinical Center) | 12/31/2026 |
| Chief Medical Research Officer - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) | 06/27/2027 |