Programa Posdoctoral
Ciudadanos estadounidenses y residentes permanentes que hayan completado recientemente un doctorado y reúnen los requisitos de dicho programa pueden aplicar para un máximo de cinco años de investigación posdoctoral en cualquier Instituto Nacional de Salud (NIH por sus siglas en inglés) como Becarios Postdoctorales. En el caso de estudiantes internacionales, que hayan completado recientemente un doctorado y reúnen los requisitos para dicho programa, pueden aplicar para un máximo de cinco años de investigación posdoctoral en cualquier Instituto Nacional de Salud (NIH) como Becarios Visitantes a través de visas J1.
La mayoría de los candidatos posdoctorales obtienen una posición contactándose directamente con un investigador. En este enlace encontrará un listado de los investigadores del Instituto Nacional de Droga y Abuso (NIDA por sus siglas en inglés) y un resumen de sus intereses de investigación.
The NIDA Intramural Research Program (IRP) offers postdoctoral scientists the opportunity to conduct intensive, full-time research in a collaborative NIH environment focused on substance use, addiction, neuroscience, behavior, and related areas of health. Postdoctoral fellows work within research groups led by NIDA investigators and develop the scientific, technical, professional, and career skills needed for their next stage of training and employment.
In addition to their research, postdoctoral fellows can participate in career and professional development, scientific communication, research presentation, mentoring, networking, and advising opportunities offered through NIDA’s Office of Education and Career Development (OECD) and the NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE).
Postdoctoral fellows at NIDA can benefit from:
- Intensive mentored research within the NIH Intramural Research Program.
- Access to interdisciplinary basic, translational, behavioral, and clinical research environments.
- Opportunities to present research and strengthen scientific communication skills.
- Career exploration and professional development programming.
- Mentoring and trainee-development resources through OECD and NIH OITE.
- Networking with scientists and trainees across NIDA, NIH, and the broader biomedical research community.
Eligibility and Appointment Information
Eligibility requirements and appointment policies are established by NIH and may change over time. Prospective applicants should review the official NIH OITE Postdoc Fellows page for current eligibility requirements, stipend and benefits information, appointment conditions, and guidance for international fellows.
NIH program information: NIH OITE Postdoc Fellows
How to Find a Postdoctoral Position at NIDA
Postdoctoral positions at NIH are filled directly by individual Principal Investigators. There is no centralized NIH postdoctoral application portal. Applicants should identify NIDA investigators whose research aligns with their scientific interests and contact those investigators directly. Postdoctoral vacancies may also be advertised through the NIH OITE Jobs Board.
When contacting a prospective NIDA mentor, applicants should consider including:
- A concise introduction describing their research background and career interests.
- A personalized explanation of why the investigator’s research program is a strong fit.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contact information for references, as requested by the investigator.
- An anticipated timeline for beginning postdoctoral training.
Research and Professional Development Opportunities
OECD supplements the research experience with programs designed to help postdoctoral fellows communicate their science, explore career pathways, strengthen mentoring relationships, and prepare for future positions.
- Fellows/Postdoctoral Research Showcase and other research presentation opportunities.
- NIDA Poster Day and Mentoring Awards.
- Baltimore Fellows Symposium and FARE-related presentation opportunities.
- Career Exploration and professional development programs.
- Mentoring workshops and resources for trainees and mentors.
- NIH OITE career advising, professional development, well-being, and resilience programming.
- NIH-wide scientific and networking opportunities, including the Fellows Committee (FelCom).
Resources for Current Postdocs
NIH OITE Postdoc Fellows
Current eligibility, appointment, stipend/benefit, and application information
NIH Fellow’s Handbook
Onboarding, support services, fellowship policies, networking, and planning next steps
NIH OITE Events
Current career, professional development, advising, and well-being programming
NIH OITE Jobs Board
Postdoctoral openings and other research/career opportunities
NIH OITE Financial Information
NIH guidance on stipend payments and tax forms
NIDA IRP Research Programs/Investigators
Explore NIDA IRP investigators, laboratories, and research programs to identify potential mentors.
NIDA Intramural Research Program – Bayview Campus
Learn more about the NIH Bayview Campus in Baltimore, Maryland
Contact NIDA Office of Education and Career Development
Current and prospective NIDA postdocs with questions about the NIDA training experience, OECD programming, or trainee resources may contact Christie Brannock.
Christie Brannock, Training Director
Office of Education and Career Development (OECD)
NIDA Intramural Research Program
cbrann@intra.nida.nih.gov
