Physician

Physician

Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an exceptional and motivated leader to serve as a physician within the Allergy, Asthma, and Airway Biology Branch (AAABB) in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation (DAIT). DAIT supports basic and clinical research to improve our understanding of fundamental immunology and the causes of diseases such as asthma, rhinitis, rhinosinusitis, food allergy, atopic dermatitis, and drug allergy to ultimately develop better diagnostic, treatment, and prevention strategies. DAIT initiates approximately 25 clinical trials per year and supports 90 ongoing trials through the extramural clinical research program.

The physician will have a wide range of responsibilities relating to the oversight of a major extramural clinical research program. Duties include development of clinical trial research concepts and protocols, oversight and coordination of active trials, data analysis and evaluation, and publication of results. 

Qualifications

Required

• U.S. citizen
• M.D. or D.O.

Preferred

• Board certification in internal medicine, pediatrics, or dermatology
• Relevant training or board certification in allergy and asthma

Experience

Candidates must have experience and skills in the following fields:

• Knowledge of basic immunological mechanisms and their importance in allergic diseases
• Specialized clinical skills in allergic diseases
• Conduct and oversight of clinical trials, safety monitoring, and human research protections
• Evaluating and interpreting scientific and clinical data and developing manuscripts for publication
• Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to present research findings to internal and external audiences

Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications.

To Apply

Visit www.USAJobs.gov and access the detailed vacancy announcement NIH-NIAID-DH-19-10361287 beginning December 5, 2018. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on December 14, 2018.

Visit NIAID Careers for more information about working in NIAID’s dynamic atmosphere.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.