Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Treatment & Diagnosis Developmental Therapeutics Clinic Advanced Developmental Therapeutics Training Program (ADTTP) DCTD’s Developmental Therapeutics Clinic (DTC) in the Office of the Director is seeking candidates for the position of Clinical Fellow/Senior Clinical Fellow in the ADTTP. Increased numbers of novel therapeutic agents and the progressively greater complexity of early-phase clinical trials have led to a need for more physicians with special skills in drug development. The ADTTP provides medical oncologists advanced training in state-of-the-science principles and technologies of developmental therapeutics, by utilizing the unique resources available within NCI. Responsibilities Participate in clinical research conducted at the NIH Clinical Center in Bethesda, MD, DTC Refine skills in clinical investigation, including novel strategies for trial design and methodology, protocol development, execution, monitoring, conformity with ethical standards, and formulation of attainable and pertinent laboratory correlates Spend 40 to 60 percent of time in clinical investigations involving inpatients and outpatients at the NIH Clinical Center, including a minimum of 2 days in DTC clinic activities. Opportunity to spend time in DCTD’s Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program (CTEP). The CTEP component of the training will broaden the trainee’s knowledge of new drug development by providing a unique opportunity to learn the principles and concepts of agent prioritization, drug development strategies, protocol development and review, investigational new drug (IND) application requirements, and adverse event assessment and reporting. Qualifications Candidates must meet the following requirements M.D. or an equivalent degree with a license to practice medicine in the United States Completion of subspecialty training in adult medical oncology at a U.S. accredited institution Board certification or eligibility in medical oncology A full federal package of benefits (including retirement, leave, health and life insurance, and a 401K-equivalent savings plan, etc.) is available. This is a time-limited federal appointment not-to-exceed three years because there is no assurance of a tenure-track or permanent position with NCI or NIH upon completion of the program. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience. How To Apply Applicants can submit applications online. Application materials will include Curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation, preferably one from the Medical Oncology training program director or supervisor of last professional position. Permanent residency documentation (Visa or Proof of Citizenship) Personal statement of research goals (concise one-page description of research interests and goals and how these relate to the DCTD Clinical Oncology Advanced Developmental Therapeutics Training Program Submit applications to: Applications should be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) System. https://students-residents.aamc.org/applying-residencies-eras/apply-residencies-eras- After review of completed applications, qualified candidates may be invited for interviews and to meet staff and residents. DHHS, NIH, and NCI are Equal Opportunity Employers. Applications must be received by September 30, 2026.