Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) Summer Faculty

Division of Intramural Research

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Division of Intramural Research (DIR), NIAID, seeks outstanding academic scientists to serve as faculty in a summer sabbatical program within NIAID DIR laboratories.

Available positions are located in Bethesda, Maryland; Rockville, Maryland; and Hamilton, Montana.

DIR scientists conduct basic, clinical, and translational research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. See more information about DIR.

DIR seeks academic faculty to open new collaborations with NIAID DIR laboratories through summer projects. These collaborations will not only be bench driven but also will include mentoring for NIAID fellows with insight and guidance on careers in academia. Investigators are expected to encourage the exchange of ideas for recruiting, mentoring, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) for individuals in the extramural and intramural research communities. Selected investigators would have access to equipment and expertise that may not be available at home institutions.

Qualifications

Required

• Advanced degree in a field relevant to biomedical research

• Demonstrated strong commitment to the promotion of diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences

Eligible faculty may be able to receive travel and salary support through an agreement with their home institution. A limited number of funded positions are available.

To Apply

Interested candidates should send the following to Meredith Shaffer at shaffermh@nih.gov with “Summer Faculty” in the subject line by January 19, 2024:

• NIH biosketch or curriculum vitae

• Bibliography

• One-page statement on their research interests in NIAID DIR

• One-page statement on their commitment to mentoring and DEIA

Tenured or tenure-track faculty may apply. This position is subject to a background investigation.

Individuals from groups that are underrepresented in biomedical research, such as individuals from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis, individuals with disabilities, individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, and women at the faculty level are especially encouraged to apply.

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HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.