Tenure-Track Investigator

The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), seeks to identify multiple investigators to pursue innovative, independent genomics research within the Division of Intramural Research, located in Bethesda, Maryland.

While broadly interested in applicants from all areas of genomics and genetics research, the NHGRI Intramural Research Program is especially interested in:

Physician Scientists:

Tenure-track physician scientists pursuing research in one or more of the following areas: Gene Therapy, Rare Diseases, Population Studies, Medical Genetics, Common Diseases, Clinical Informatics, Targeted Therapies, and Pediatric Subspecialties.

Computational Genomics:

Tenure-track or tenure-eligible genomic scientists pursuing computational genomics in one or more of the following areas: Statistical Genomics, Systems Biology, Genetic Epidemiology, Functional Genomics Bioinformatics/Data Science, Clinical Informatics, Evolutionary Biology, and Translational Genomics.

Genomic Scientists:

Tenure-track or tenure-eligible genomic scientists applying genetic and genomic approaches to understand the basic mechanisms of human disease.

Successful candidates will join a highly collegial group of scientists within NHGRI and the NIH campus as a whole. In addition, successful candidates will have access to the unparalleled resources of the NIH Clinical Center, the NIH Intramural Sequencing Center (NISC), and NHGRI’s outstanding core facilities. The positions include a generous start-up allowance, an ongoing commitment of research space, laboratory and computational resources, clinical support, and positions for research personnel and trainees.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND HOW TO APPLY: Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S./D.M.D., D.V.M., D.O., R.N./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, as well as comprehensive, advanced training and a record of accomplishment. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a three-page description of proposed research, and contact information for three professional references to NHGRI-Faculty-Recruitment@mail.nih.gov. Specific questions regarding this recruitment can also be sent to this email.

Applicants may be a US citizen, a Legal Permanent Resident or a non-US citizen eligible for valid work authorization.

The committee will begin reviewing applications on December 15, 2026.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience. A full Federal benefits package may be available, including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, annual and sick leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). Relocation Expenses will be offered based on eligibility.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The NIH 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. This position is subject to background investigation.

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