Assistant Clinical Investigators

National Institutes of Health; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full civil service benefits

Mentorship program

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health's NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research seeks up to three assistant clinical investigators for three- to five-year appointments, located at Bethesda, MD or Rockville, MD.

Physician-scientists with an MD or MD/PhD and board eligibility/certification are encouraged to apply. Applicants will develop a clinical research program, be mentored by senior NIAID investigators, and receive a full civil service benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.)
• Board eligible or board certified in a subspecialty (or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Identify a DIR laboratory host for your proposed program.
• Present research accomplishments and plans to a search committee.
• Receive mentorship and resources from senior NIAID investigators.

Education

M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.

Board eligibility or board certification in a subspecialty

Job description

Job Posting : Assistant Clinical Investigators

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 NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research seeks up to three candidates for three- to five-year appointments as assistant clinical investigators. Positions may be located on NIH campuses in Bethesda, MD or Rockville, MD. The NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research provides an exceptional opportunity for physicians to gain clinical and translational research experience in the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The program aims to increase the pool of well-trained clinical investigators who are competitive for clinical tenure-track positions.

Who Can Apply

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• A doctoral degree (M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.)
• Board eligibility or board certification in a subspecialty (or equivalent)

Applicants should identify a DIR laboratory chief who will agree to host their proposed research program. Information about DIR labs and contact information for lab chiefs is available on the DIR website . Interested candidates may contact DIR Director Dr. Steven Holland for additional information or assistance identifying an appropriate host lab.

Applications will be evaluated by a search committee composed of DIR principal investigators with clinical and basic research interests. Competitive candidates will be invited to present their research accomplishments and plans to the search committee.

Participants will receive independent resources and staff and will be mentored by a senior NIAID investigator. Salary will be commensurate with experience, and a full civil service package of benefits may be available.

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 .

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.

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.

• Research program proposal (no more than two pages)
• Letter of support from the accepting NIAID lab chief
• Three letters of recommendation: the letters should not come from your current supervisor/mentor, and one letter must be from a referee outside NIH

Appointees may be U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens eligible for a valid work authorization. This position is subject to a background investigation.

Relocation expense allowances are authorized and may be paid in accordance with agency policy. If relocation expense allowances are paid, employees will be required to sign a one-year service agreement.

For additional information, please contact Amy Collins, Committee Manager, Division of Intramural Research Program Support Staff at [emailprotected] .

Last Updated: September 2, 2026

Open

09/01/2026–11/30/2026

• Open

  09/01/2026–11/30/2026

Pay

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

• Pay

  Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Category

Scientific

• Job Category

  Scientific

Institute or Center

NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

• Institute or Center

  NIAID (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)