Job Posting: Tenure-Track Investigator

Summary

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), seeks to identify multiple investigators to pursue innovative, independent genomics research within the Division of Intramural Research, located in Bethesda, Maryland.

While broadly interested in applicants from all areas of genomics and genetics research, the NHGRI Intramural Research Program is especially interested in:

Physician Scientists:

Tenure-track physician scientists pursuing research in one or more of the following areas: Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases, Population Studies, Medical Genetics, Common Diseases, Clinical Informatics, Targeted Therapies, and Pediatric Subspecialties.

Computational Genomics:

Tenure-track or tenure-eligible genomic scientists pursuing computational genomics in one or more of the following areas: Statistical Genomics, Systems Biology, Genetic Epidemiology, Functional Genomics Bioinformatics/Data Science, Clinical Informatics, Evolutionary Biology, and Translational Genomics.

Genomic Scientists:

Tenure-track or tenure-eligible genomic scientists applying genetic and genomic approaches to understand the basic mechanisms of human disease.

Duties

Successful candidates will join a highly collegial group of scientists within NHGRI and the NIH campus as a whole. In addition, successful candidates will have access to the unparalleled resources of the NIH Clinical Center, the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), and NHGRI’s outstanding core facilities. The positions include a generous start-up allowance, an ongoing commitment of research space, laboratory and computational resources, clinical support, and positions for research personnel and trainees.

Who Can Apply

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S./D.M.D., D.V.M., D.O., R.N./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, as well as comprehensive, advanced training and a record of accomplishment.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants.

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 applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a three-page description of proposed research, and contact information for three professional references to [email protected]. Specific questions regarding this recruitment can also be sent to this email.

Applicants may be a US citizen, a Legal Permanent Resident or a non-US citizen eligible for valid work authorization.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 15, 2026.