Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Echocardiography
- Employer
- National Institutes of Health
- Location
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Closing date
- Dec 14, 2024
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- Profession
- Physician
- Specialty
- Cardiology
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Non-Invasive Cardiologist - Echocardiography
Staff Clinician
Cardiovascular Branch
The Division of Intramural Research (DIR) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is seeking to recruit an outstanding non-invasive Cardiologist Staff Clinician, specializing in imaging to provide support for the echocardiography laboratory (adult and pediatric studies), patient care and teaching within the Cardiovascular Branch and for the NIH Clinical Center. The successful candidate will provide echocardiography and cardiology care to both inpatients and outpatients, participate in educational activities of the cardiology section, and potentially contribute to research in an area of your interest.
The Cardiovascular Branch of the NHLBI conducts research on diseases that affect the heart, blood, blood vessels and lungs with specific projects aimed to answer clinically relevant issues using methods ranging from a molecular level up to and including clinical projects in diagnostics, therapeutics and interventions; and emphasize creation of an environment where scientists and physician scientists can work together on disease specific issues using the most appropriate approaches available in the spectrum between the bench and the bedside. There are strong interactions with a wide range of independent research groups, and the position offers exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside of the NIH.
The existing faculty in the NHLBI DIR is an outstanding group of internationally recognized biomedical researchers covering a wide range of basic and clinical research topics (please see https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/research/intramural) complemented by the other research institutes within the DIR (please see http://www.nih.gov/science/#campus).
The successful candidate should be a board-certified/eligible or equivalent cardiologist. Additional level III echocardiography training is preferable with a strong commitment to patient care, teaching and a desire to contribute to translational clinical research.
Appointees may be US citizens, resident immigrants, or non-resident immigrants with or eligible to obtain a valid employment authorized visa. Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
TO APPLY: Applicants should send a 1-2 page descriptive letter of interest, curriculum vitae and complete bibliography, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent via email to:
Maria G. Stoltzfus
The review of applications will begin on a rolling basis as complete application packages are submitted. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. Positions are subject to a background check
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs
Salary is commensurate with education and experience and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, and a Thrift Savings Plan) is available. There are also programs at the NIH to provide parental leave, as well as opportunities for on-site childcare. The research is funded by the intramural research program and does not require applications for grants or external support.
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