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Top Ten Reasons to Work for NIH

Top Ten Reasons to Work at NIH

Reason 1: NIH Mission

  - 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

  - Stimulating work environment
- Forefront of new progress in medical research

 

Reason 3: Career Enhancement Opportunities

  - 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

  - 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

  - 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

  - Scientific Lectures
- Information about Clinical Trials
- Receive up to date health news
- Latest in policy and regulations

 

Reason 7: Great Work Environment

  - Onsite fitness center
- Cultural Events
- Free Parking
- Opportunities to earn performance awards
- Child Care Facilities
- Recreation & Welfare Association

 

Reason 8: Flexible Work Schedules

  - Full & Part-Time Schedules
- Permanent Shifts and Days off
- Teleworking opportunities in some Institutes

 

Reason 9: There's a Job for Every Interest

  Just to name a few:
- Biology
- Law Enforcement
- Science
- Graphic Arts
- IT
- Nursing
- Carpentry
- Firefighting
- Human Resources
- Administrative
- Clerical

 

Reason 10: Location

  - 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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