NIH Stadtman Investigator Program

The American Society of Human Genetics, Incorporated; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) IRP invites applications for the Stadtman Investigator Program, a tenure-track position equivalent to an assistant professor. It is open to investigators conducting research in any area of biomedical science supported by the NIH, with 10 or more new investigators hired each year. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and have a strong publication record.

U.S. citizenship or eligible visa is required.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent).
• A robust record of research accomplishments evidenced by high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or non-resident alien with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent research program as principal investigator.
• Mentor a diverse group of trainees from postbacs to postdocs.
• Conduct high-impact biomedical research advancing living systems and human health.

Skills

Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Scientific leadership

Education

PhD or MD or equivalent

Job description

NIH Stadtman Investigator Program

Deadline: September 30, 2026 (11:59 PM ET)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is pleased to offer the annual Stadtman Investigator Program for researchers seeking a tenure-track (assistant professor equivalent) position within its Intramural Research Program (IRP). The program is open to applicants conducting research in any area of biomedical science supported by the NIH. Each year, 10 or more new investigators may be hired through the program. More information about the program can be found at https://irp.nih.gov/careers/trans-nih-scientific-recruitments/stadtman-tenure-track-investigators .

Who we are

The IRP is a research institution whose hallmarks are stable funding, intellectual freedom, shared resources, and access to a wide range of scientific expertise and the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research. It is home for around 1,000 principal investigators, nearly 2,000 other clinical and research faculty members, and more than 4,000 trainees and fellows from the undergraduate to the postdoctoral level. IRP research is conducted in several campuses across the U.S. More information about the IRP is at https://irp.nih.gov .

Whom we seek

The program is intended for applicants interested in being a principal investigator of a research group advancing the knowledge of living systems and its application to enhance human health while mentoring the next generation of scientists. We seek creative thinkers eager to take on innovative high-impact research.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent); have a robust record of research accomplishments as evidenced by high quality publications in peer-reviewed journals; and be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or non-resident alien with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment-authorization visa.

What to expect

Twenty-six different committees, listed below, composed of IRP faculty with scientific expertise in a wide range of fields will review the applications. In the application system, each applicant must choose at least one committee and may choose up to 2 committees that best match their research field.

• Biochemistry/Proteomics/Metabolomics
• Biomedical Engineering/Biophysics/Physics
• Cancer Biology
• Cell Biology
• Chemistry/Chemical Biology/Toxicology
• Chromosome Biology/Epigenetics/Transcription
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Computational Biology/Bioinformatics/Biostatistics/Artificial Intelligence
• Developmental Biology
• Epidemiology/Population Sciences
• Genetics/Genomics
• Health Disparities
• Immunology
• Microbiology/Infectious diseases (non-viral)
• Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology
• Molecular Pharmacology/Cell Signaling
• Neurodevelopment
• RNA Biology
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Stem Cells/Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
• Structural Biology
• Synapses and Circuits
• Systems Biology/Physiology
• Translation from Pre-clinical to Clinical Research/Clinical Informatics
• Virology

The review committees will evaluate the applications on research accomplishments as evidenced by published work in peer-reviewed journals, proposed research that addresses an important scientific or public health problem, and potential for success as an independent investigator leading a research group composed mostly of trainees from postbacs to postdocs.

Based on its evaluation, each review committee compiles a short list of the most highly rated applicants who merit further consideration for interviews (roughly 25% of reviewed applications). Being on the short list of one of these committees is sufficient to be a potential interview candidate. Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of January.

The invitation for an interview will come from one or more of the 23 NIH Institutes and Centers that participate in the IRP ( https://irp.nih.gov/about-us/our-programs ). Please note that making the short list of potential interview candidates does not guarantee an interview; however, shortlisted candidates are eligible to be interviewed for up to 2 years after their selection as potential interview candidates.

Questions

Questions can be directed to: [e-mail] .