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Job

NBBTP/IRTA Fellowship

Organization

NIH, NIAID, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

In partnership between the NIH Division of Safety and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the NBBTP/IRTA Fellowship is offered as part of the NIH Intramural Research Training Award program.

About the position

The mission and vision of the NBBTP/IRTA Fellowship is to prepare future biosafety and biocontainment professionals of the highest caliber to meet the 21st century needs of the biomedical and emerging disease research communities. During this multi-faceted and rigorous program, NBBTP/IRTA Fellows will engage in experiential and didactic learning opportunities in a variety of fields relevant to biorisk management. If selected, you can expect to graduate from the program with strong professional skills and expert knowledge of biorisk principles and practices.

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What you'll need to apply

Interested applicants should submit the following :

  • Fellowship application
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Three references
  • Official transcript
  • Cover letter/Essay of Interest

Postbac candidates must submit their application through the NIH Application Center: https://www2.training.nih.gov/apps/rto/ac/forms/accloginstart.aspx

Postdoc candidates should email application materials to [email protected]

Applications will be reviewed through April 6, 2026, and the target start date for this position is August 2026. Please visit the NBBTP website for more detailed application procedures: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/nbbtp-irta-application-procedure

Contact name

Dr. Jessica McCormick-Ell

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident with a Master’s or post-graduate degree(s) in microbiology, public health, medicine (human or veterinary), or other allied sciences (industrial hygiene, engineering, etc.) A Full list of eligibility requirements can be found on the NBBTP website: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/research/nbbtp-irta-eligibility

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