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Stadtman Investigator
Organization
NIH, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Chemical Biology, Chromosome Biology, Clinical Research, Computational Biology, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics and Genomics, Health Disparities, Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Molecular Pharmacology, Neuroscience, RNA Biology, Social and Behavioral Sciences, Stem Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Systems Biology, Virology
The National Institutes of Health is pleased to offer the 2026 Stadtman Investigator Program for researchers seeking a tenure-track (assistant professor equivalent) position within its Intramural Research Program.
About the position
As a faculty member of the Intramural Research Program, you will work at a research institution whose hallmarks are stable funding, intellectual freedom, shared resources, and access to a wide range of scientific expertise and the world’s largest hospital dedicated to clinical research. We seek creative thinkers eager to take on innovative, high-impact research. The research may be conducted at any of the several dedicated NIH campuses across the country.
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What you'll need to apply
The application must be submitted online at: https://specializedscientificjobs.nih.gov/nih-ssj.do#/
Application deadline is September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET).
To apply: Interested applicants should submit the following:
- Cover Letter (2 pages maximum).
- Curriculum Vitae (with complete bibliography)
- Research Statement (4 pages maximum, excluding references)
The cover letter, curriculum vitae, and research statement should be combined in that order into a single PDF document (50 MB maximum size) for submission.
4. Names and email addresses of 3 referees (to be contacted for reference letters)
Important information about the application components and process can be found at the Stadtman Investigator Application Instructions webpage: https://oir.nih.gov/sourcebook/personnel/ipds-appointment-mechanisms/investigator/application-instructions-stadtman-investigator-program
Note that the email below should be used for questions only. Applications must be submitted online - submissions sent via email will not be considered.
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The Stadtman Investigator Program
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Qualifications
Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., D.O., or equivalent doctoral degree; have a strong record of research accomplishments in any field relevant to the NIH mission as evidenced by high-quality publications in peer-reviewed journals; and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-permanent resident with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment authorization visa.
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