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Scientific Fellowships at CDRH

If you’re a scientist, physician, or engineer with research or regulatory experience, the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) offers career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines, including:

  • Biology, including microbiology
  • Chemistry 
  • Engineering
  • Epidemiology
  • Social and behavior sciences
  • Statistics

On this page:

Current Open Fellowships

For details on a position, including qualifications and how to apply, click the Job Title to open the job description in PDF.

Job Title Office Application Period Starts Application Period Ends
Engineering Researcher, Cardiovascular Devices (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/10/2022 07/15/2022
Biomedical/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/13/2022 07/13/2022
Analytical Chemist(s) DBCMS (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/10/2022 07/11/2022
Biochemistry/Chemistry/Microbiology, DBCMS (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/10/2022 07/11/2022
Biofilms Development (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/10/2022 07/11/2022
Orthopedic Devices Engineer (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/10/2022 07/11/2022
Toxicologist/Analytical Chemist (Staff Fellow) Office of Science and Engineering Laboratories | FDA 06/10/2022 07/11/2022
Health Scientist (Staff Fellow) Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation | FDA 06/10/2022 06/30/2022
Interdiscilpinary Engineer SHIELD (Staff Fellow) OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics, Office of Product Evaluation and Quality | FDA 05/24/2022 06/21/2022
Interdisciplinary Scientist POC (Staff Fellow) OHT7: Office of In Vitro Diagnostics, Office of Product Evaluation and Quality | FDA 05/24/2022 06/21/2022
       

OPEQ Total Product Life Cycle Staff Fellowships Program

Job Title Office Application Period Starts Application Period Ends
TPLC Staff Fellow Office of Product Evaluation and Quality | FDA 06/08/2022 06/24/2022

Visiting Scientist Programs

The FDA’s Visiting Scientist Program provides opportunities for distinguished foreign scientists at all levels of their careers to work on problems of mutual interest. There are two categories of FDA’s Visiting Scientist Program participants:

ORISE Fellowships

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ORISE is the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). The ORISE Research Participation Programs at FDA accept applications year-round for participation in non-employment training opportunities with various levels of stipend support. Current students, recent graduates, and faculty researchers are eligible for this program. Find current ORISE opportunities at the FDA.

 

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