NIH NIGMS Fellowship for Biomedical Research Program Impact Analyses

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Bethesda (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance supplement

Hands-on research experience

Telework flexibility

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is offering a one-year STEM learning fellowship at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. This fellowship is designed for recent Master’s and Doctoral graduates who will engage in interdisciplinary research projects within the NIH environment.

Selected fellows will enjoy a competitive monthly stipend between $5,416 and $7,083, flexible telework options, and hands-on training with leading NIH scientists. Candidates must possess strong quantitative analysis and communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field earned within the last five years.
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a research project focused on capacity-building.
• Apply data quality management and analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Present research findings to the NIH community.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Data science skills

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Job description

Overview

National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) offers a one‑year STEM learning fellowship for recent Post‑Master’s and Postdoctoral graduates. Selected fellows will work on interdisciplinary research projects in the “Science of Science” field, mentored by leading scientists at NIH.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a research project focused on capacity‑building in resource‑limited institutions, long‑term impacts of basic biomedical research, or factors influencing the biomedical research enterprise.
• Apply data quality management, network analysis, regression analysis, and economic analysis techniques.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of mentors and peers.
• Present research findings to the NIH community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field earned within the last five years (or anticipated completion by start date).
• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Strong quantitative analysis, communication, initiative, collaboration, study‑design, and data‑science skills.

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Education: Master’s or Doctoral degree earned within the last 60 months.
• Disciplines: Chemistry and Materials Sciences, Computer, Information, and Data Sciences, Life Health and Medical Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Benefits & Provisions

• Competitive monthly stipend ranging from $5,416.00 to $7,083.00.
• Potential health insurance supplement for the ORAU/ORISE plan.
• Opportunity for annual renewal contingent on funding and performance.
• Hands‑on research and training with leading NIH scientists.
• Telework flexibility for some duties; in‑person presence in Bethesda, MD.

Appointment Details

The appointment is for one year, with possible renewal for an additional year upon NIH recommendation and availability of funds.

Selection Process

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Selection occurs as project opportunities become available.

EEO Statement

National Institutes of Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and training opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.