Staff Scientist

The Systems Toxicology Branch works to advance the Division of Translational Toxicology’s mission of supporting environmental public health policy by conducting investigative laboratory research into the toxicity of immune, nervous, respiratory, and reproductive organ systems, identifying environmental human health hazards, and furthering the DTT's understanding of the relationship between environmental toxicity and human disease. Specifically, the Systems Toxicology Branch develops research initiatives that evaluate the conduct and interpretation of toxicology studies.

We are now seeking a Title 42(g) Staff Scientist to conduct these studies as they relate to immune function, autoimmunity, and dermal/respiratory sensitization. This scientist will perform evaluations and summarization of immunotoxicity information as new data is presented through peer-reviewed publications and DTT laboratory investigations.

In addition, the prospective staff scientist will be responsible for submitting project proposals on potential chemical of interest in immune toxicity and developing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Potential NAM areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the assessment of developmental immunotoxicity, the investigation of pulmonary immune altering substances in vitro and in vivo (i.e. microplastics, vaping components, and the exploration of differential (i.e. age-related, sex-based) susceptibility.

This staff scientist will also serve as a DTT liaison to other federal agencies and the broader international community of immuno-toxicologists, providing guidance on assay and testing program development.

Prospective candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm D., or an equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Endocrinology, or a related field. Preferably, Candidates will have at least 5 years of related postdoctoral research experience and the training necessary to conduct and manage complex collaborative research projects.

Candidates should have broad knowledge of general immunotoxicology techniques as they relate to cell culture, laboratory animals, and human study subjects, and specific knowledge of immune function and dermal and respiratory sensitization. Demonstrated experience in the conduct of in vivo and in vitro immunotoxicology research studies using chemicals or physical agents, statistical analysis of data, and/or the interpretation of experimental toxicology findings is encouraged.

Candidates must also be recognized as a scientifically active and respected as evidenced by honors, awards, presentations, contributions to public libraries, cited repositories, elected positions in professional societies, journal editorial positions, and/or reviewer positions for journal publications. Candidates must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and be able to work in a team-based, collaborative, and multi-disciplinary organization. Skill in advising both technical and non-technical personnel is a plus.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.