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Postdoctoral Fellow, Calcium Signaling in Health and Disease Group, Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory
Intramural Research Division (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory / Calcium Signaling in Health and Disease Group at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program. The program focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms that drive immune cell activation—particularly, though not exclusively, in the lung—and how these pathways become dysregulated in diseases such as asthma.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, In Vitro / New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Division of Translational Toxicology at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on developing advanced in vitro and computational models for fibrotic diseases.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The NIEHS Mass Spectrometry Research Center (MSRC) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in mass spectrometry imaging for biomedical research. This position offers a unique opportunity to perform mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) using a Bruker timsTOF fleX instrument while collaborating with investigators across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Mechanistic Toxicology Branch in the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This is a project focused, laboratory-based position, centered on characterizing the endocrine-disrupting chemical exposome and bioactivity in serum from North Carolina women using molecular biology, metabolomics/exposomics, and in vitro approaches to better understand the impact of chemical mixture exposures on human health.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A postdoctoral fellowship to develop, qualify and apply microphysiological systems (MPS) of human liver that emulate toxicity-induced liver fibrosis and states of interindividual susceptibility (e.g., male/female, age, pre-existing disease) is immediately available within the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Metabolism, Genes, and Environment Group, Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory
Intramural Research Division (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Division of Intramural Research at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on metabolic and epigenetic regulation of cellular functions and animal physiology in response to environmental changes.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Molecular Pathology, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Molecular Pathogenesis Group (MPG) in MTB, DTT at NIEHS is interested in finding a creative scientist to work with us on understanding molecular mechanisms of how environmental chemicals, metals, and other factors may impact women’s reproductive health.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobehavioral Circuits Group, Neurobiology Laboratory
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Fully funded postdoctoral position available in Dr. Julieta Lischinsky’s lab at the NIEHS/NIH in North Carolina. We are looking for motivated candidates who are interested in pursuing questions geared towards the understanding of the molecular and circuit underpinnings of social behaviors. How is social sensory information encoded and innate social behaviors established across postnatal development and adulthood? We use in vivo tools including single and multi-fiber photometry, optogenetics, pharmacogenetics, viral tracing, and behavioral paradigms towards answering these questions. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from mentoring and team-based science as well as opportunities to share their work within the Institute and at conferences. Additionally, fellows can take advantage of the vibrant research community and resources offered by the NIEHS/NIH, including career development opportunities, and the behavioral, viral, sequencing and microscopy core facilities
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Perinatal and Early Life Epidemiology Group, Epidemiology Branch
Intramural Research Division (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
We are seeking multiple talented and motivated postdoctoral fellows with training and experience in environmental health sciences, epidemiology, or biostatistics for a position in the Perinatal and Early Life Epidemiology Group in the Epidemiology Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Durham, North Carolina. The successful candidates will have a strong background in epidemiology, including experience with statistical modeling. Experience in environmental health sciences and biomarker studies is beneficial but not required.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Stem Cells Toxicology Group, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Stem Cells Toxicology Group of the Mechanistic Toxicology Branch (MTB) in the Division of Translational Toxicology Program (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The research project will use pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) for the development and application of cardiac and cerebral organoids for studying chemically induced fibrosis.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Community Engagement and Implementation Science
Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A post-doctoral research fellowship position is available in Community
Engagement and Implementation Science. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance
community-engaged science across the research-to-practice continuum, and to conduct cutting edge
environmental health research that enhances the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based
solutions directly benefiting community health. The Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina
provides excellent networking and career development opportunities.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Staff Scientist and Deputy Chief, Comparative Medicine Branch
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is searching for a Deputy Chief /Deputy Animal Program Director of the Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB). The Deputy Chief will be responsible for assisting the Chief CMB with the management of an AAALAC accredited animal care and use program and for support of NIEHS animal research programs that have a strong emphasis on rodent animal models.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Staff Scientist, Informatics, Integrative Health Assessments Branch (IHAB)
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Integrative Health Assessments Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Scientist with data science experience.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Staff Scientist, Systems Biology Group, Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Scientist to join the Systems Biology Group led by Principal Investigator Dr. Raja Jothi.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Tenure Track Investigator, Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory (RDBL) within the Division of Intramural Research of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting a Tenure-Track Investigator specializing in Reproductive Immunology.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Managerial, Technical, and Administrative Positions (USAJOBS)
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the positions listed below are updated daily from
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USAJOBS is the official job website of the United States Federal Government and a source for Federal jobs and employment information. USAJOBS does not include a full listing for independent investigator jobs, so please refer to the NIEHS scientific jobs above.
PostDoc
Please see this list of all open NIEHS
Postdoc Positions
through the Office of Intramural Training & Education.
NIH Job Postings
For job postings from throughout the National Institutes of Health, please go to
Jobs at NIH
TTY Line:
800-735-2258
.
NIH Summer Internship Program
The
NIH Summer Internship Program
provides internships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biological sciences.
Job Verification
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instructions for Job Verification for NIEHS non-contract staff
on this website.
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First Environments Day Care Center
Frequently Asked Questions on a Broad Range of Topics Related to the Federal Hiring Process
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Skip Navigation
Jobs at NIEHS
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The mission of NIEHS is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health. In order to carry out this mission, the institute needs many talented people with a variety of skills.
Table of Contents
Scientific Jobs
Managerial, Technical, and Administrative Positions (USAJOBS)
PostDoc
NIH Job Postings
NIH Summer Internship Program
Job Verification
Related Links
Scientific Jobs
Training Fellowships (Postdoctoral, Postbaccalaureate, or Predoctoral)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Calcium Signaling in Health and Disease Group, Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory
Intramural Research Division (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory / Calcium Signaling in Health and Disease Group at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program. The program focuses on elucidating the molecular mechanisms that drive immune cell activation—particularly, though not exclusively, in the lung—and how these pathways become dysregulated in diseases such as asthma.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, In Vitro / New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Division of Translational Toxicology at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on developing advanced in vitro and computational models for fibrotic diseases.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mass Spectrometry Research Center, Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The NIEHS Mass Spectrometry Research Center (MSRC) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow in mass spectrometry imaging for biomedical research. This position offers a unique opportunity to perform mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) using a Bruker timsTOF fleX instrument while collaborating with investigators across a wide range of scientific disciplines.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Mechanistic Toxicology Branch in the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This is a project focused, laboratory-based position, centered on characterizing the endocrine-disrupting chemical exposome and bioactivity in serum from North Carolina women using molecular biology, metabolomics/exposomics, and in vitro approaches to better understand the impact of chemical mixture exposures on human health.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A postdoctoral fellowship to develop, qualify and apply microphysiological systems (MPS) of human liver that emulate toxicity-induced liver fibrosis and states of interindividual susceptibility (e.g., male/female, age, pre-existing disease) is immediately available within the Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Metabolism, Genes, and Environment Group, Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory
Intramural Research Division (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Division of Intramural Research at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), NIH, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program focused on metabolic and epigenetic regulation of cellular functions and animal physiology in response to environmental changes.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Molecular Pathology, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch, Division of Translational Toxicology
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Molecular Pathogenesis Group (MPG) in MTB, DTT at NIEHS is interested in finding a creative scientist to work with us on understanding molecular mechanisms of how environmental chemicals, metals, and other factors may impact women’s reproductive health.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Neurobehavioral Circuits Group, Neurobiology Laboratory
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Fully funded postdoctoral position available in Dr. Julieta Lischinsky’s lab at the NIEHS/NIH in North Carolina. We are looking for motivated candidates who are interested in pursuing questions geared towards the understanding of the molecular and circuit underpinnings of social behaviors. How is social sensory information encoded and innate social behaviors established across postnatal development and adulthood? We use in vivo tools including single and multi-fiber photometry, optogenetics, pharmacogenetics, viral tracing, and behavioral paradigms towards answering these questions. Postdoctoral fellows will benefit from mentoring and team-based science as well as opportunities to share their work within the Institute and at conferences. Additionally, fellows can take advantage of the vibrant research community and resources offered by the NIEHS/NIH, including career development opportunities, and the behavioral, viral, sequencing and microscopy core facilities
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Perinatal and Early Life Epidemiology Group, Epidemiology Branch
Intramural Research Division (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
We are seeking multiple talented and motivated postdoctoral fellows with training and experience in environmental health sciences, epidemiology, or biostatistics for a position in the Perinatal and Early Life Epidemiology Group in the Epidemiology Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Durham, North Carolina. The successful candidates will have a strong background in epidemiology, including experience with statistical modeling. Experience in environmental health sciences and biomarker studies is beneficial but not required.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Fellow, Stem Cells Toxicology Group, Mechanistic Toxicology Branch
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Stem Cells Toxicology Group of the Mechanistic Toxicology Branch (MTB) in the Division of Translational Toxicology Program (DTT) at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The research project will use pluripotent stem cells (PSCs) for the development and application of cardiac and cerebral organoids for studying chemically induced fibrosis.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Community Engagement and Implementation Science
Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
A post-doctoral research fellowship position is available in Community
Engagement and Implementation Science. This position offers a unique opportunity to advance
community-engaged science across the research-to-practice continuum, and to conduct cutting edge
environmental health research that enhances the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based
solutions directly benefiting community health. The Research Triangle Park area of North Carolina
provides excellent networking and career development opportunities.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Staff Scientist and Deputy Chief, Comparative Medicine Branch
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is searching for a Deputy Chief /Deputy Animal Program Director of the Comparative Medicine Branch (CMB). The Deputy Chief will be responsible for assisting the Chief CMB with the management of an AAALAC accredited animal care and use program and for support of NIEHS animal research programs that have a strong emphasis on rodent animal models.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Staff Scientist, Informatics, Integrative Health Assessments Branch (IHAB)
Division of Translational Toxicology (DTT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Integrative Health Assessments Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Scientist with data science experience.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Staff Scientist, Systems Biology Group, Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Epigenetics & RNA Biology Laboratory at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Staff Scientist to join the Systems Biology Group led by Principal Investigator Dr. Raja Jothi.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Tenure Track Investigator, Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory, Division of Intramural Research
Division of Intramural Research (DIR)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Reproductive and Developmental Biology Laboratory (RDBL) within the Division of Intramural Research of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting a Tenure-Track Investigator specializing in Reproductive Immunology.
Work Schedule:
Fulltime
Managerial, Technical, and Administrative Positions (USAJOBS)
Please Note
the positions listed below are updated daily from
USAJOBS
Open to the Public
There are currently no job listings under this category.
Open to Federal Employees only
There are currently no job listings under this category.
More positions at
USA Jobs
USAJOBS is the official job website of the United States Federal Government and a source for Federal jobs and employment information. USAJOBS does not include a full listing for independent investigator jobs, so please refer to the NIEHS scientific jobs above.
PostDoc
Please see this list of all open NIEHS
Postdoc Positions
through the Office of Intramural Training & Education.
NIH Job Postings
For job postings from throughout the National Institutes of Health, please go to
Jobs at NIH
TTY Line:
800-735-2258
.
NIH Summer Internship Program
The
NIH Summer Internship Program
provides internships to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/biological sciences.
Job Verification
You can find
instructions for Job Verification for NIEHS non-contract staff
on this website.
Related Links
Fellows' Career Development
First Environments Day Care Center
Frequently Asked Questions on a Broad Range of Topics Related to the Federal Hiring Process
Medical Student Fellowships
NIH HR
Pathways for Students and Recent Graduates
(297KB)
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoctoral Training Opportunities in Translational Toxicology
Student Jobs
Trainees Assembly (NTA)
Back
to Top
Last Reviewed: April 22, 2026