Scientific Careers
NIH offers many opportunities in scientific 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 07/07/2026 |
| Senior Data Science Strategist/Advisor | NCCIH (National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health) | 07/10/2026 |
| Director, Office of Research Administration | NIBIB (National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering) | 07/15/2026 |
| Tenure-Track Investigator | NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) | 07/15/2026 |
| SBR Scientist 1 - Nuclear Pharmacist | NCI (National Cancer Institute) | 07/20/2026 |
| Chief Medical Research Officer - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) | 07/27/2026 |
| Staff Clinician | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 07/28/2026 |
| Tenure-Track Investigator | NIEHS (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) | 08/03/2026 |
| Staff Scientist, Laboratory of Immunogenetics Antibody Biology Unit | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 08/07/2026 |
| Laboratory Chief | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 08/17/2026 |
| Staff Clinician | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 09/24/2026 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) | 09/30/2026 |