Whether you are graduating with a bachelor's degree, entering the workforce
for the first time,
changing careers, or working on your doctoral degree, NIH offers a
place for you to start, and plenty of room to grow.
As the United States Federal Government's focal point for human health
research, our mission is to uncover new knowledge that will lead to better
health for everyone.
NIH invests billions of dollars in scientific research annually. There
are approximately 18,000 employees at NIH in varied occupations, all supporting
research efforts for a healthy nation. The scientific and support staff
in our funded research program oversee more than 41,000 research grants
awarded each year for studies carried out at over 2,400 schools and research
facilities, with locations all over the United States (Maryland, Massachusetts,
Montana, and North Carolina). For more information on the NIH mission,
goals, and Institutes and Centers, please visit NIH
Overview.
See what our employee's think about working here at NIH.
Career Advancement
NIH gives you the opportunity to progress rapidly in your career based
on your performance. You can increase your salary quickly through promotions;
awards; recruitment, retention, and relocation payments; and within grade
increases. You can excel in your career in a job secure environment. The
highly competitive Management Cadre Program
provides leadership training and developmental opportunities for high-potential
NIH employees and prepare them for future leadership positions at the
NIH.
Training And Career Development
NIH offers opportunities for continuing education and tuition
reimbursement, as well as research and management training and internships
such as the NIH Management
Intern Program and the HHS Emerging
Leaders Program. Numverous opportunities are available for minorities.
For more information on training and career development, please visit
the following sites: NIH Training Center, Office of Education
and the Intramural Loan Repayment Program.
Campus Environment
NIH is based in Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. Our
317-acre campus boasts plenty of green space, where we have regular cultural
events for staff and the public. Excellent restaurants, shops, transportation,
and entertainment make Bethesda a great place to work, and the wealth
of museums, monuments, parks, sports and cultural activities in the Washington
metropolitan area provides ample recreation opportunities. There is a
metro subway station (Medical
Center on the red line) and the bus stops on the NIH campus, providing
access to DC, suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. We also have free
parking - a rare commodity in the DC metropolitan area -
transportation subsidies, and a
ride - sharing network for commuters.
Disability and Diversity Outreach Efforts
The Workplace Diversity Initiative (WDI), developed by NIH staff under
the leadership of the Office of Equal
Opportunity and Diversity Management (OEODM), is a long-term strategy
to manage the differences and similarities of NIH employees in order to
promote productivity, quality and fairness in the workplace. NIH is committed
to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants on the
basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, age, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. For more information regarding the Workplace Diversity
Initiative, please visit the NIH Office
of Equal Opportunity or DisabilityInfo.gov.
The Federal Government has special appointing authorities for persons
with disabilities. To be eligible for these noncompetitive, Schedule A,
appointments, a person must meet the definition for being disabled. The
person must have a severe physical, cognitive, or emotional disability;
have a history of having such disability; or be perceived as having such
disability. The person must obtain a certification letter from a State
Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs
to be eligible for appointment under these special authorities. Please
visit this
link for more information.
Benefits
The value NIH places on our employees is demonstrated by your benefits,
starting with opportunities for signing bonuses and payment of relocation
expenses. We also provide comprehensive
health insurance,
life insurance, long term care, and retirement plans that include
a thrift savings plan (a 401(k)-style tax-deferred
retirement investment plan. There's even an on-site NIH Credit
Union and SunTrust Bank.
Healthy Work Life
At NIH we realize that you have a life beyond your job and we are very
sensitive to your health. So we have instituted a number of policies and
benefits to make your life easier, at home and at work.
10 paid holidays
Paid vacation and sick
leave
Flexible
work schedules
Family-friendly leave programs
On-site fitness
center
Work Life Center
and Services
On-site
child care facilities
Clubs and other activities
Recreation
and Welfare Association
Child Care
and Elder Care
Referral Services
Housing Referral
Services
To see current Job Openings go
here.
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