Fellowships and Positions – Finding a Position
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) offer a range of permanent positions related to cancer research. Jobs are available at the NIH main campus in Bethesda, MD, the NCI-Frederick campus in Frederick, MD, and satellite facilities in Rockville and Gaithersburg, MD.
Where to Look
The Jobs @ NIH Web site lists all NIH job openings under 5 main categories:
- Scientific/Research/Clinical
- Administrative
- Student
- Executive
- Other Jobs
All NCI permanent employment positions are listed on Jobs @ NIH.
CCR-specific jobs are listed on the NIH Web site, but candidates may also visit CCR Positions Available. Many of the openings advertised on this page are fellowship positions; however, permanent positions (e.g., branch chief, tenure-track investigator, staff clinician, etc.) are also listed.
Candidates who are interested in postdoctoral fellowships can post their CVs on NCI StarCatcher, a databank of interested applicants for positions that may become available for postdoctoral fellows.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.