Careers at NCI
The largest of the institutes and centers that make up the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a premier research center that offers research, programmatic support, and training opportunities at its laboratories and offices in Maryland. NCI is deeply committed to the core values of equity, diversity, and inclusion that allow all staff to reach their potential and fully contribute to the Institute’s cancer mission.
Open NCI Executive Careers
Director, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
NCI is seeking an innovative leader to serve as the Director for the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS). The DCCPS mission is to provide national and international leadership in supporting research in surveillance, epidemiology, health services, behavioral science, and cancer survivorship with the goal of reducing the burden of cancer in America. The DCCPS Director provides scientific expertise and overall scientific administration to the operations and support of the research and operations of the DCCPS. Closing date: December 31, 2020.
Jobs at NCI
Open, full-time and part-time federal positions at NCI are posted on USAJobs.gov.
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Training Opportunities
Learn more about training opportunities at NCI, including summer internships.
- Cancer Training at NCI – Cancer training and career development opportunities on NCI’s campus in Maryland.
- Extramural Cancer Research Training – Fellowships, research career development awards, and training in all areas of cancer research, at universities and institutions across the country.
- Diversity Career Development – Programs promoting a diverse scientific workforce.