NIH New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and Women’s Health

About the role

This postdoctoral research opportunity offers an immersive STEM learning experience within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH). ORWH's mission focuses on advancing understanding of biological and social factors that impact women's health. Through this program, participants will engage in high-priority scientific initiatives that contribute to ORWH's efforts, including exploring the scientific applications of emerging NAMs (novel and alternative methodologies) in women's health.

Responsibilities

• Engage in NIH-wide research programs, such as the Computational Modeling of Hormone Homeostasis initiative, and collaborate on other ORWH-related activities.
• Develop advanced technical proficiency in applying New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to scientific questions related to women’s health and sex differences research.
• Gain experience in the planning, coordination, and stewardship of research portfolios within these areas.
• Enhance quantitative reasoning, computational modeling, and methodological problem-solving skills.
• Refine ability to communicate technical findings to interdisciplinary teams and scientific audiences.
• Explore evidence gaps within the ORWH research portfolio.

Requirements

The qualified candidate must be 18 years or older at the time of application and should have received a Doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields and demonstrate an interest in women's health research. The degree must have been received within the last five years of the appointment start date. Current graduate students who are nearing degree completion may apply but must have completed their degrees by the start of the fellowship.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field received within the last five years of the appointment start date.
• Interest in women's health research.

Skills

• Advanced technical proficiency in applying New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).
• Quantitative reasoning and computational modeling skills.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to interdisciplinary teams and scientific audiences.

Benefits

The selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend to help offset living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by NIH officials and are based on the candidate’s academic and professional background. In addition, NIH may provide a health insurance supplement to cover the monthly premium costs if you elect the ORAU/ORISE health insurance plan, as necessary.

Pay

The monthly stipend amount is TBD.

Schedule

The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed annually for an additional four years, contingent on the availability of funds.

Contact Information

If you have questions, contact us at NIHprograms@orau.org. Please include the reference code NIH-DPCPSI-ORWH-NAM-2026 for this opportunity in your email.

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