Tenure-Track Investigator, NINR

NIH Intramural Research Program; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD, seeks a Tenure-Track Investigator to direct innovative DIR research that advances community-engaged nursing science. The role emphasizes developing partnerships, longitudinal studies, and translational work that aligns with NINR priorities.

The investigator will lead a committed team, manage resources, and coordinate with DIR across clinical and community settings to enhance health

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Nursing or closely related field.
• Strong record in community-engaged nursing research.
• Experience leading independent research programs.
• Ability to secure external funding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-impact research program in DIR.
• Develop community-engaged interventions to improve health outcomes.
• Collaborate across DIR with multidisciplinary investigators.
• Contribute to translational research and policy guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Transdisciplinary collaboration

Community-engaged research

Policy relevance

Education

PhD in Nursing

Job description

The National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a Tenure-Track Investigator to direct innovative research within its Intramural Research Program (IRP). The goal of this search is to identify a candidate who will enhance the development of novel and cutting‑edge community‑engaged research aligned with National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) five complementary and synergistic scientific research priorities: Optimizing Health for All - Optimize health for all by addressing differences in distribution of health and disease; Addressing the conditions of Daily Life - Identify effective approaches to improve health and well‑being by addressing the conditions in which people are born, grow, learn, work, play, live, and age; Addressing the Distribution of Health - Identify and address pressing health challenges within and across populations and communities; Preventing and Managing Disease - Intervene at multiple levels to prevent and manage chronic and other diseases to promote health; and, Advancing Systems to Optimize Care - Address the holistic needs of individuals, families, and communities through effective clinical and organizational solutions that leverage nursing research to optimize care delivery.

NINR is leading research to address pressing health challenges and inform practice and policy, optimizing health and advancing health for all. NINR uses nursing’s holistic perspective—considering individuals’ health, behaviors, and social and environmental contexts—to advance science and identify practice and policy solutions across clinical and community settings that address the realities of people’s lives and living conditions. NINR is moving in exciting new directions, and the investigator will play a role in shaping these developments. An approach that integrates health determinants—conditions of daily living at multiple levels and across communities—is anticipated for the Division of Intramural Research (DIR), emphasizing community, health services, and translational research. DIR offers a unique opportunity for longitudinal research through the development and maintenance of long‑term community‑engaged research partnerships. These partnerships support prospective interventions and evaluations of their impact on people’s health over time, including policy, programmatic, and environmental changes. DIR’s research encompasses disease prevention and health promotion. Maximizing collaboration across DIR and maintaining a transdisciplinary approach, with nursing’s perspective at the forefront, are critical to advancing health.

The principal investigator is a key member of NINR’s DIR. By involving aspiring and new scientists in this research, DIR will strengthen the scientific workforce prepared to advance and support community‑engaged nursing research that addresses the conditions of people’s lives.

The investigator will lead research that supports the overall mission of NINR and DIR and will be responsible for managing available resources, including the operating budget, human resources, and space. NINR will provide adequate laboratory and office space to support a rigorous research program at its Bethesda, Maryland campus. The development and implementation of community‑engaged interventions aimed at improving healthcare and practice are highly valued for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Nursing, Nursing Science, or a closely related field and demonstrate a strong record of scientific accomplishments, with a background in community‑engaged nursing research and implementation science. Ideal candidates will have experience developing collaborative partnerships, evaluating evidence‑based interventions to improve community health outcomes, and demonstrating the ability to lead independent research program and collaborate with multidisciplinary investigators.

Location: Bethesda, MD

Salary/Benefits: The investigator will be appointed at a salary commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. Full federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided. Relocation expenses may be approved for the selectee.

Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure: The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government‑wide regulations and statutes as well as agency‑specific regulations describe at the NIH Ethics Website (external link) . We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a detailed public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.

Foreign Education: Appointees may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non‑resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment authorization visa. Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited education institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES ) (external link) . Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.

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