Clinical Research Physician

National Institutes of Health

Frederick, MDFull-timePosted Apr 26, 2026

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Benefits

Title 38 pay is included in the salary of this position and is based on the physician's experience and field of expertiseMay be eligible to receive a salary above the minimum based on superior qualifications and/or a special need of the Government for your servicesA newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentiveA current federal government employee may receive a relocation incentive if moving from a different geographic locationNIH may repay certain outstanding Federally insured student loans to facilitate the recruitment and retention of highly qualified peopleA newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate3 more items(s)

Qualifications

  • •U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date
  • •Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment
  • •Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement
  • •Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
  • •Must have a current, valid U.S. issued medical license
  • •Successful completion of the requirements for Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent, from a school in the United States or Canada, or a foreign medical school with substantially equivalent education demonstrated by permanent certification by the ECFMG, or a Fifth Pathway certificate
  • •Successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination
  • •Active, current, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States
  • •At least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting (internship or first year of residency program)
  • •For GP-14 level, at least four years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled, or four years of equivalent experience and training
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Responsibilities

  • •This role involves administering clinical, basic, and independent research programs, analyzing and evaluating scientific and clinical data, and conceptualizing new research directions
  • •The Physician will contribute to significant medical advancements within a leading federal research institution
  • •Administer clinical and basic research projects
  • •Plan, organize, and direct research programs involving direct patient care using applied and/or basic research
  • •Review, analyze, and investigate clinical trials, protocols, and the treatment of patients
  • •Analyze, evaluate, and interpret scientific and clinical data to prepare papers for publication and presentation
  • •Conceptualize new research direction and projects
  • •Create drug development plans, including Phase I, II, and III clinical trials
  • •Keep abreast of scientific and clinical developments through review of literature and attending professional meetings, conferences, and symposia
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