Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Investigator

NIAID seeks an outstanding individual to develop a vigorous independent program focused on human virology that includes viral pathogenesis, with a preference for work related to the development of vaccines or antivirals, in the Laboratory of Infectious Diseases (LID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR).

Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field with extensive postdoctoral experience, as well as a strong publication record demonstrating potential for creative research. The ideal candidate should have expertise in human virology and/or viral immunology and will be expected to develop a vigorous research program that includes basic and translational research on medically relevant viruses or vaccine immunology.

The incumbent will have access to state-of-the-art core research support and the NIH Clinical Center, a premier research hospital on the main NIH campus. The incumbent will also benefit from unique opportunities to interact with other members of LID and DIR who perform basic and translational research on viruses and other infectious diseases.

Applications will be reviewed starting November 3, 2019, and will be accepted until the position is filled.

Visit NIAID Careers for more information about the position, requirements, and how to apply.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.