Job Posting: Staff Clinician

Summary

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 Office of the Clinical Director within the Office of the Director, NIAID, seeks a candidate to serve as an infectious disease staff clinician in clinical and translational research.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated clinician-scientist who will provide direct clinical care to patients enrolled in intramural clinical protocols at the NIH Clinical Center and outpatient clinics. The clinical care will be mainly focused on prevention and management of infections for patients enrolled in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy protocols.

Duties

The incumbent will serve as a primary investigator or project member for research projects of broad and complex scope to treat problems that are exceptionally difficult and/or require unconventional or novel approaches or complex research techniques. They will analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and scientific meetings.

Who Can Apply

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases
• Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state of the United States
• Meets the credentialing requirements of the NIH Clinical Center
  

Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full civil service package of benefits may be available. Relocation expenses will be offered based on eligibility. Learn more about federal benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure

If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.

Foreign Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Learn more about Foreign Education.

Reasonable Accommodation

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to the NIH Specialized Scientific Jobs portal:

• Curriculum vitae
• Bibliography
• Three reference letters
• A detailed statement of clinical research interests and clinical experience

Appointees may be U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or non-U.S. citizens who are eligible for a valid work authorization.

This position is subject to a background investigation. If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug testing during employment.