Tenure-Track Investigators, NIAID

Review begins: December 19, 2024

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 (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

The Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within NIAID seeks to recruit outstanding, highly creative scientists for positions as tenure-track investigators (equivalent to assistant or associate professor-level academic faculty) to advance visionary and field-leading basic, translational, and applied research aimed at developing safe and effective novel vaccines and therapeutics against infectious diseases to improve public health outcomes. 

VRC’s mission is to apply the latest concepts in disease pathogenesis and immunology as well as scientific and technological innovation to design, develop, and manufacture pilot clinical lots and clinically evaluate investigational vaccines, antibody-based products, and other biomedical interventions. VRC has consistently been at the forefront of major breakthroughs and technological innovations that materially and substantively improve human health, with a research portfolio that includes HIV, coronaviruses, influenza, malaria, tuberculosis, flaviviruses, filoviruses, alphaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and other biothreats and emerging pathogens. 

VRC has a highly focused and specialized organizational structure within the intramural research program of NIH, with an integrated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary approach that maximizes scientific discovery to generate prototype vaccines and biologics for clinical studies and to accelerate their development. See more information about VRC. 

VRC is seeking to hire early stage investigators who share VRC’s vision for collaboration, mentorship, and the application of transdisciplinary approaches to develop vigorous independent research programs in the following areas of focus: immunology, virology, structural biology, bioengineering, and/or closely related fields. The ideal candidate will be an exceptional investigator with expertise in one or more of these areas and will be expected to develop exciting research programs that include basic and/or translational research that integrate with VRC’s mission. 

Qualifications

Required

• A Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field with postdoctoral or resident experience
• A strong publication record demonstrating potential for creative research

To Apply

Interested candidates should email the following materials to NIAIDVRCPCSS@niaid.nih.gov: 

• Four PDF attachments:

1. Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
2. A three-page proposal titled Research Goals outlining the research they hope to perform at NIH
3. A two-page Vision and Impact statement outlining their long-term goals
4. A description of their leadership, mentoring, and outreach activities that highlights their commitment to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in science (Note: This is an important part of the application that will be rated)

• At least three reference letters submitted directly from the referees

Applications will be reviewed starting December 19, 2024, and will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement; health, life, and long-term care insurance; Thrift Savings Plan; etc.) is available. 

Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Appointees may be a US Citizen, legal permanent resident or non-USA citizen eligible to obtain a valid employment-authorizing visa are encouraged to apply.

For more information or questions about the positions, email Sarah Austin at austinsj@niaid.nih.gov.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community through its training and employment programs.