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Faculty-Level Scientific Careers

Lead independent research laboratories and conduct biomedical research within various institutes and centers. Play a major role in training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists.

  • On-site
  • Thunder Bay, ON
  • Posted Aug 7, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 6, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Our scientists lead independent research laboratories within our Institutes and Centers in Bethesda, Maryland, and on campuses throughout the country. Within our academic environment, your job would be to conduct research and to play a major role in training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists, with resources provided by the IRP subject to review by external boards of scientific counselors. Faculty-Level Positions Physician-Scientist Early Investigator (continuous review) Tenure-Track Investigator, NCI Radiation Epidemiology Branch (review began April 6) Tenure-Track Investigator, NIAID Laboratory of Immunoregulation (review began June 28) Tenure-Track Position, NIEHS Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory (review began July 15) Tenure-Track Investigator, NIEHS Epidemiology Branch (review begins September 15) Senior Clinician, NCI Center for Cancer Research (review begins September 28) Branch/Lab Chief Positions Chief, NCI Laboratory of Pathology (review begins September 13) Learn more about the IRP. Continue Exploring the IRP Work/Life Resources This page was last updated on Monday, March 9, 2026

What you’ll do

Lead independent research laboratories and conduct biomedical research within various institutes and centers. Play a major role in training and mentoring the next generation of biomedical scientists.

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified for faculty-level positions such as Physician-Scientist or Tenure-Track Investigator. Specific expertise in areas like Radiation Epidemiology, Immunoregulation, or Pathology is required depending on the branch.

Other relevant skills

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  • Biomedical Research
  • Mentoring
  • Laboratory Management
  • Scientific Training
  • Epidemiology
  • Immunoregulation
  • Pathology
  • Clinical Research

Job areas

  • Science & Research
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Government & Public Sector
  • Management & Leadership

Additional details

Minimum education
Master’s degree
Minimum experience
10+ years
Apply by
Sep 6, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Mid-Senior level