Director, NINDS

The Director of NINDS leads one of the preeminent institutes for neurological science, advancing research to understand the brain and nervous system and reduce the burden of neurological disease. NINDS supports basic, translational, and clinical research, while fostering the next generation of neuroscience investigators. The Director also plays a key leadership role in major NIH-wide efforts, including the BRAIN Initiative®, NIH HEAL Initiative, and the NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience.

Who can apply
U.S. citizens with an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and senior-level research and leadership experience in neuroscience

Location
Bethesda, Maryland

Apply by
April 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET

Apply now
https://hr.nih.gov/careers/open-positions/job-0c3fbf4b-104f-4d70-a9df-43a4ac918008