Work with Us
All scientific, administrative, and fellowship opportunities in the Behavioral Research Program are listed below. For federal positions, the program posts vacancy announcements ahead of the listing on usajobs.gov, where all federal positions must be listed. Potential fellows are encouraged to speak with current fellows or staff throughout the application process.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The Behavioral Research Program is deeply committed to building a diverse health sciences workforce that maintains, fosters, and promotes an equitable, inclusive, accessible, and nurturing work environment. Diverse teams foster scientific innovation, improve the quality of research, contribute their lived experiences to a robust learning environment, advance the likelihood that underserved or health disparity populations participate and benefit from health research, and enhance public trust.
Current Employment and Fellowship Opportunities
About Our Fellowship Programs
The cancer training and career development opportunities on NCI’s Maryland campuses cover a broad spectrum of disciplines for people at varying career stages, such as high school students, graduate students, scientists, clinicians, and health care professionals.
The NCI maintains a CV/resume databank of interested candidates to be considered for postdoctoral, doctoral, and postbaccalaureate (master-level and post-college) fellowships. Candidates are encouraged to post their CVs/resumes.
Contact
For general questions about fellowships, contact:
Rick Moser, PhD
moserr@mail.nih.gov
Training Director, Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences
Research Methods Coordinator, Behavioral Research Program
At a Glance
Learn about fellowship opportunities within the Behavioral Research Program.
Download the Fact SheetFeatured Fellows
My work lies at the intersection of health and communication. I feel so fortunate to be at NCI where the interdisciplinary work I do is not only encouraged but aided by committed mentorship, regular funding opportunities, and thoughtful collaborations with colleagues across the institute.”Katie M. Heley, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chloe O. Huelsnitz, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Behavioral Research Program
My research examines how social and psychological factors affect individuals’ engagement in cancer prevention behaviors. This fellowship affords amazing opportunities for collaboration and connection with others – I love learning from and connecting with NCI’s very talented scientists!”Chloe O. Huelsnitz, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Maria A. Rincon, PhD, MPH
Office of the Associate Director
Behavioral Research Program
My research focuses on understanding the impact of literacy and access to reliable health information on cancer outcomes. NCI offers fellows a one-of-a-kind opportunity to conduct intersectional research under the guidance of leading scientists with diverse expertise in a supportive environment.”Maria A. Rincon, PhD, MPH