Description

Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

 Staff Clinician

 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: trea.carver@nih.gov.

 To Apply

 Interested candidates should submit the following materials electronically to the NIH Specialized Scientific Jobs portal:

• 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.

Requirements

 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