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Assistant Clinical Investigators

Employer
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Location
Bethesda, Maryland
Closing date
Dec 5, 2019

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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Allergy / Immunology

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Assistant Clinical Investigators

NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

National Institutes of Health

Department of Health and Human Services

 

The NIAID Transition Program in Clinical Research provides an exceptional opportunity for physicians to gain clinical and translational research experience in the NIAID Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The program aims to increase the pool of well-trained clinical investigators who are competitive for clinical tenure-track positions.

Up to three candidates per year will be selected for three- to five-year appointments as assistant clinical investigators. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D. /Ph.D., be board-eligible or board certified in a subspecialty (or equivalent), and qualify for credentialing by the NIH Clinical Center. Applicants should identify a DIR lab chief who will agree to host their research. Information about DIR labs and contact information for lab chiefs is available on the DIR website.

Applications will be evaluated by a search committee composed of DIR principal investigators with clinical and basic research interests. Competitive candidates will be invited to present their research accomplishments and plans to the search committee.

Participants will receive independent resources and staff and will be mentored by an NIAID senior investigator. 

Interested candidates may contact DIR Deputy Director Dr. Karyl Barron at 301-402-2208 or kbarron@nih.gov for additional information or assistance in identifying an appropriate host lab. 

To apply for the program, email a curriculum vitae/bibliography, a research program proposal (no more than two pages), and a letter of support from the accepting NIAID lab chief by November 30, 2019, to Ms. Amy Collins at amy.collins@nih.gov. In addition, send three letters of recommendation to the chair, Transition Program in Clinical Research Search Committee, c/o Ms. Amy Collins by email at amy.collins@nih.gov or by post at 33 North Drive, MSC 3204, Building 33, Room 1N24, Bethesda, MD 20892-1356. Email is preferred. Please note “TPCR Search” when sending materials.

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Staff Clinician

Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

National Institutes of Health

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is seeking an outstanding clinical investigator for the Laboratory of Malaria Immunology and Vaccinology (LMIV). NIAID is a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). LMIV is seeking a dedicated staff clinician to support the clinical team in developing and implementing United States and international clinical trial programs. LMIV is dedicated to the discovery and development of novel vaccines against malaria. The LMIV portfolio of clinical activities includes Phase I studies of LMIV vaccines and experimental human infection studies in the United States and in Africa, as well as Phase IIb studies in Africa. International collaborations and clinical sites are active at several centers in Africa.

The available position offers responsibility for international collaboration, investigational agent development, and partnership with LMIV staff and medical teams at the study sites. The selected candidate will support the lead clinician with the LMIV clinical trials unit and interact with LMIV scientists, medical review boards, and regulatory offices. The ideal candidate will have experience conducting clinical trials under FDA guidelines, preferably with experience in the developing world; protocol development and preparation; interaction with ethical review boards and regulatory agencies; data and adverse event monitoring; and final study report preparation. Salary will be commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. Appointment includes federal employee benefits. The applicant must provide evidence in the submitted materials that he or she has a current license to practice medicine in the United States or must have all of the credentials required by the state of Maryland for licensing to allow the practice of medicine. These credentials must include but are not limited to having an M.D. from an accredited school in the United States or Canada or an M.D. or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school with permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). International travel is a requirement and the ability to obtain a United States passport is critical.

To apply for the position, submit a curriculum vitae, summary of past work, and three letters of reference to Ms. Denise Jeffers through: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/careers-training-opportunities?utm_source=Vaccine&utm_campaign=NC_DIR_LMIV_SC_1-17-17&utm_medium=website

Visit NIAID Careers to learn more about NIAID and its exciting career opportunities.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.

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