Careers at DCEG

The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) recruits scientific personnel from academia, government agencies, and major health organizations. Browse a range of opportunities.

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    Current Openings

    DCEG offers a wide variety of job opportunities at any career stage. Browse open positions.

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    Tenure-Track Career Path

    Similar to academia, DCEG’s tenure-track provides a path to scientific tenure at NIH. Learn about tenure-track careers and Earl Stadtman Investigator program.

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    Multiple-Principal Investigator Search (MPIS) for Tenure-Eligible Senior Investigator

    The NCI is seeking outstanding, internationally recognized and visionary scientists to lead independent research programs to conduct cutting-edge cancer research in DCEG.

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    Fellowship and Training Opportunities

    Postdoctoral, predoctoral and postbaccalaureate applications are accepted from prospective trainees on a rolling basis. Additionally, some investigators post 'job ads' for specific training opportunities. Learn more about eligibility requirements and instructions on how to apply. We look forward to receiving your application!

  • Assistant Clinical Investigators: Lisa McReynolds, Payal Khincha and Michael Sargen

    Clinical Investigator Development Program in DCEG

    DCEG offers training for clinically-focused investigators seeking to develop a research program in cancer etiology and prevention through the Clinical Investigator Development Program.

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    Jobs at the Cancer Genomics Research Laboratory

    The Cancer Genomics Research (CGR) Laboratory, operated by the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research, supports DCEG research by providing the robust capacity necessary to conduct large-scale genome-wide discovery studies and targeted regional approaches to identify the heritable determinants of various forms of cancer.