Scientific Careers at NIH

There are two types of scientific careers at the NIH - scientific administrative and scientist-researcher positions.

  • Scientific administration are positions outside the lab. Responsibilities may include administering grants for research, managing science programs, and advising on cutting edge resources. Visit the Scientific Administrators page to learn more.
  • Scientists-research are positions that may involve lab work and/or direct patient care activities. Positions include nurses, physicians, data scientists, and clinical and basic researchers.

Additionally, the NIH supports the next generation of scientists. We fund thousands of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across the United States. Visit Scientific Fellowships and Trainees to learn more.

Criteria for posting a scientific position

The position must be a scientific, research, or scientific/administrator position within the respective IC. Positions are not Title 5 (GS) appointments advertised on USA Jobs but rather specialized scientific positions filled through other mechanisms like Title 42(f) or (g), and the Senior Biomedical Research and Biomedical Product Assessment Service (SBRBPAS). Examples of such positions include Staff Scientist, Senior Investigator, and SBRBPAS Scientist.

If you have a scientific position at the NIH that you would like advertised on this page or would like further information, please contact Kyle Hartwig, (301) 594-2157.

PositionICPayClose Date
Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Deputy Director OD Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Trial Innovation Network Section Chief NCATS Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Staff Scientist 1 NCCIH Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Senior Advisor of Data Science NIDCR Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Chief Medical Research Officer (CMRO) NHLBI Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Staff Scientist Positions NIEHS Commensurate with qualifications and experience
Staff Clinician and Director of Clinical Operations for the Personalized Environment and Genes Study NIEHS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Staff Scientist NIDDK Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Director, Biologics and Biotherapeutics Development NINDS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST/ BIOINFORMATICIST NIEHS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Director, Division of Construction and Instruments OD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Staff Scientist- Supervisory Veterinarian ORS Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Staff Scientist CC Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Deputy Scientific Information Officer NICHD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Senior Investigator and Chief, Epidemiology Branch, NICHD NICHD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Staff Scientist 1 - Cell Biology of Hearing NIDCD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Clinical Fellow – Neuroimaging Research Branch NIDA Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled
Clinical Director NIDCD Commensurate with qualifications and experience Open until filled