The Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting a physician to serve as Staff Clinician.
Who We Are
DCEG is committed to discovering and understanding the genetic architecture of cancer, including the identification of common and rare loci for cancer risk, exploration of underlying functional mechanisms and the impact of environmental exposures, and use of genetic variants for risk stratification and prevention.
With DCEG, the Clinical Genetics Branch (CGB) conducts interdisciplinary research of individuals and families at high genetic risk of cancer to improve understanding of cancer etiology and to advance clinical care. CGB’s research combines clinical, genomic, epidemiologic, behavioral, and laboratory-based scientific research to improve prevention, screening, and management in high-risk individuals, families, and populations. Current active clinical protocols target hereditary cancer susceptibility syndromes including Fanconi anemia (FA), telomere biology disorders, Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), RASopathies, and familial melanoma. Study-derived biospecimens are routinely leveraged into collaborative, laboratory-based, etiologically oriented analyses of genomics and molecular susceptibility. CGB seeks a physician with expertise in cancer predisposition to build and expand upon its current portfolio. The Staff Clinician, working under the direction of the Branch Director, will be responsible for the clinical evaluations and genetic risk assessments of individuals and families at high risk of cancer participating in CGB’s protocols, with a primary focus on FA and LFS.
Eligibility
The successful candidate must hold a medical degree (MD or DO) and have completed clinical fellowship training either in medical hematology-oncology, pediatric hematology-oncology, or genetics, and be board eligible/certified in their specialty. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of clinical cancer genetics and genetic risk assessment and ideally have had training in genomics and/or epidemiology research. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with highly committed and talented researchers with expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, and genomics, as well as career development training opportunities.
How to Apply
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Salary and benefits are commensurate based on the incumbent’s qualifications and experience. Full Federal benefits including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent) will be provided. Candidates may be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible for a visa that will enable work in the United States. This position is subject to a background investigation.
Applications must be submitted electronically between the period of May 14, 2026 and June 15, 2026 but applications will be accepted until the position is filled and must include:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae and bibliography
- Brief summary of research interests and accomplishments (2 to 3 pages)
- Three (3) names and addresses of references to:
Sharon A. Savage, MD
Director, Clinical Genetics Branch
Clinical Director, Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics
National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Dr., 6E456
Rockville, MD 20850
Email: savagesh@mail.nih.gov
DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers
NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.