![Top Ten Reasons to Work at NIH](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/top10.gif)
![Reason 1: NIH Mission](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason1.gif)
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- Primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research
- Steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation
- Extending Healthy lives
- Reducing burdens of illness and disabilities |
![Reason 2: Challenging Work](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason2.gif)
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- Stimulating work environment
- Forefront of new progress in medical research |
![Reason 3: Career Enhancement Opportunities](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason3.gif)
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- Excellent training and development opportunities
- No cost "in-house" training
- The NIH is training the current and next generation of researchers |
![Reason 4: Sense of Achievement](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason4.gif)
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- Playing an important role improving the health of a nation
- Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries
- The work that you do has an impact on the life of every American |
![Reason 5: Exceptional Benefits Packages](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason5.gif)
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- 10 Paid Holidays
- Annual & sick leave
- Generous TSP (401K style investment plan)
- Flexible spending accounts |
- Health & Life Insurance
- Great pay
- Retirement
- Transit subsidies |
![Reason 6: Insight into the latest health issues](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason6.gif)
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- Scientific Lectures
- Information about Clinical Trials |
- Receive up to date health news
- Latest in policy and regulations |
![Reason 7: Great Work Environment](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason7.gif)
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- Onsite fitness center
- Cultural Events
- Free Parking |
- Opportunities to earn performance awards
- Child Care Facilities
- Recreation & Welfare Association |
![Reason 8: Flexible Work Schedules](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason8.gif)
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- Full & Part-Time Schedules
- Permanent Shifts and Days off
- Teleworking opportunities in some Institutes |
![Reason 9: There's a Job for Every Interest](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason9.gif)
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Just to name a few:
- Biology
- Law Enforcement
- Science |
- Graphic Arts
- IT
- Nursing
- Carpentry |
- Firefighting
- Human Resources
- Administrative
- Clerical |
![Reason 10: Location](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090113174400im_/http://www.jobs.nih.gov/images/top10/reason10.gif)
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- Located just outside the Nation's Capital
- Metro and Bus Stop right on campus
- Close to eateries and shopping areas
- Satellite Locations in Baltimore, Rockville, North Carolina, and Montana |
This page was last reviewed on January 8, 2008.
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