Staff Clinician

NIAID, NIH; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full civil service benefits

Relocation expenses based on eligibility

Job summary

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the NIH in Bethesda, MD, seeks an Infectious Disease Staff Clinician to provide clinical care for patients in clinical protocols. The role includes analysis of clinical data and mentorship of fellows.

The ideal candidate will hold an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. and will be board certified in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases, making them eligible for a permanent medical license in the U.S.

Salary will be commensurate with experience, and relocation expenses may be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S.
• Experience in clinical and translational research is required.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data for publications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care to patients in clinical protocols.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data.
• Provide teaching and mentorship to clinical staff.

Skills

Clinical care in infectious diseases

Analysis of clinical data

Mentorship and teaching

Education

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

Board certification in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases

Tools

NIH Clinical Center credentialing

Job description

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 Office of the Clinical Director within the Office of the Director, NIAID, seeks a candidate to serve as an infectious disease staff clinician in clinical and translational research.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, highly motivated clinician‑scientist who will provide direct clinical care to patients enrolled in intramural clinical protocols at the NIH Clinical Center and outpatient clinics. The clinical care will be mainly focused on prevention and management of infections for patients enrolled in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and gene therapy protocols.

The incumbent will serve as a primary investigator or project member for research projects of

broad and complex scope to treat problems that are exceptionally difficult and/or require unconventional or novel approaches or complex research techniques. They will analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at seminars and scientific meetings.

The clinician will provide teaching and mentorship to clinical staff, including infectious disease fellows.

Qualifications

Required

• M.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics and Infectious Diseases
• Permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state of the United States
• Meets the credentialing requirements of the NIH Clinical Center

For additional information about the position, email Trea Carver: [e-mail].

To Apply

• Curriculum vitae
• Bibliography
• Three reference letters
• A detailed statement of clinical research interests and clinical experience

Appointees may be U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or non‑U.S. citizens who are eligible for a valid work authorization.

This position is subject to a background investigation. If selected, you will be tested for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post‑accident drug testing during employment.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full civil service package of benefits may be available. Relocation expenses will be offered based on eligibility.

DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers. Visit NIH Equal Employment Opportunity site for more information.