We have the following openings:
Postdoctoral Fellowship or Senior Fellow
6-12 Month Post-doctoral Fellowship (PhD, MD, MPH, or ABD):
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)
Duration: 6–12 months (with potential for renewal or advancement)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours/week)
Salary Range: $65,000–$90,000 annually (depending on education, experience, and hours). Very experienced senior fellows who seek a full-time position should specify salary expectations above $90,000.
The National Center for Health Research (NCHR) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position for individuals passionate about applying rigorous research to improve U.S. health policy.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your clinical or research training to real-world health policy, working on a team to influence and share information with federal agencies, congressional staff, and the media.
What We’re Looking For: We seek intellectually curious, mission-driven candidates who:
- Hold a PhD, MD, or equivalent (or ABD) in public health, epidemiology, medicine, psychology, or related fields
- Have strong biostatistics expertise
- Excel at translating complex research findings into clear, compelling writing for both scientific and lay audiences
- Bring excellent literature review skills
- Is a team player with a commitment to public service, scientific integrity, and the quality of medical care for all adults and children in the U.S.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze and interpret peer-reviewed studies to assess their clinical and policy relevance
- Write evidence-based content for the public, policy briefs, and regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, CMS)
- Participate in national meetings and federal advisory panels
- Collaborate on articles and policy comments published on our sites: center4research.org and stopcancerfund.org
To apply, please submit the following to info@center4research.org:
- Your resume or CV
- A cover letter explaining:
- Your goals for the fellowship
- How your background aligns with our mission
- Your available start date and weekly availability
This is an immediate opening. Early submissions are encouraged.
No calls please.
Fall 2025 Internship
Applications for one Fall internship position starting in September at National Center for Health Research in Washington, DC are currently being accepted! If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter describing your interests and the weeks and hours per week that you are available for the internship to info@
This paid internship is only for grad students or recent graduates who are available 20 hours/wk for at least 12 weeks. Internship stipend is $500/month with possibility of advancement. Please note: You must be available to work at least 2 days/week (probably Tuesday and Thursday) in our DC office to be considered.
Through this opportunity, you’ll learn first-hand about important health issues and gain hands-on experience in using social media and web articles to communicate medical research findings and health policy information. Our interns become part of our team by working on various projects such as:
- Editing and co-authoring articles for our websites and reports;
- Creating and sharing content for our social media accounts that clearly communicates important health information to the general public
- Researching and analyzing data, reviewing and critiquing research studies, and helping gather information for presentations and policy forums
- Helping to gather information that is used to update our web articles and respond to helpline requests for health information
Preference will be given to candidates with excellent writing skills and a solid background in social media health communication and public health and/or biostatistics. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to info@center4research.org.
The National Center for Health Research is a non-profit think tank that makes a difference in the lives of millions of adults and children by 1) connecting with policy makers and decision makers on a national level to change public policies, 2) working closely with the national and international media to get our message out to the public, and 3) working with independent researchers from around the country to bring fair, unbiased and non-corporate-funded information to the public about timely medical, public health, and health policy issues such as the safety and affordability of medical products and treatments, improving public health, and so much more.
No calls please.