Join a thriving community built on innovation, excellence, and collaboration
More than 70 years ago, HHMI was founded with a mission to advance basic biomedical research and science education. Today, HHMI invests in exceptional scientists from all backgrounds and perspectives, driven by the belief that their curiosity, creativity, and ambition are essential for future breakthroughs and the next generation of transformative clinical therapies.
HHMI’s impact depends on a collaborative community that includes scientists, science educators, and administrative and operational teams. Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.
POSITION TYPES
Roles at HHMI span multiple disciplines and locations. Read about our types of positions below, or browse by location to learn more about specific workplaces. Note that some science program, research, and AI positions are filled through competition only.
Administrative & Operational
We offer a wide range of roles across multiple functional areas, including finance and investments, marketing and communications, science programs, legal, people and culture, IT, and campus services. Positions are located at our headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and our Janelia Research Campus in Northern Virginia.
Science & Research
In addition to scientific research programs and fellowships, these roles include independent scientists, laboratory managers, research specialists and technicians, postdocs, and more. Positions are located at the Janelia Research Campus in Northern Virginia and in HHMI labs at host institutions nationwide.
Science Education & Outreach
Roles on our BioInteractiveexternal link, opens in a new tab and Tangled Bank Studiosexternal link, opens in a new tab teams support groundbreaking, far-reaching work in science education, storytelling, and public engagement. Positions are located at our headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland.
AI@HHMI
Our new, $500 million AI@HHMIexternal link, opens in a new tab initiative is working to embed AI systems throughout every stage of the scientific process. Roles include AI scientists, AI engineers, robotics engineers, and data scientists at the Janelia Research Campus in Northern Virginia. See open AI@HHMI positions.external link, opens in a new tab
Benefits
Our employees enjoy competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and supportive work/life programs, all within a culture of meaningful, mission-driven work
As part of HHMI’s broader compensation package, we offer eligible employees a variety of benefits programs.
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Locations
HHMI advances scientific discovery through its headquarters, the Janelia Research Campus, and host institutions
Across all locations, we offer a wide range of opportunities for scientists and professionals alike.
HHMI Headquarters
Chevy Chase, MD
Located just outside of Washington, DC, HHMI’s headquarters brings together administrative, operational, science education, and science outreach colleagues from across the organization in a modern office environment designed for connection, creativity, and shared purpose.
Janelia Research Campus
Ashburn, VA
HHMI’s pioneering research center in Northern Virginia is designed to foster collaboration and bold scientific exploration. The campus — outfitted with state-of-the-art laboratories and shared resources — inspires a vibrant scientific community. A wide range of housing options are available to Janelia employees and visiting scientists.
Host Institutions
Nationwide
HHMI Investigators and Freeman Hrabowski Scholars lead research labs at more than 60 colleges, universities, and research institutes across the US. These labs hire year-round for administrative, research, and technical positions that support cutting-edge basic and biomedical science.
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Equal Opportunity
We encourage all to apply
HHMI is committed to equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, ancestry, ethnicity, genetic information, genetic status or characteristic, citizenship, marital status, or other legally protected status.
Applicants have rights under federal employment laws. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please review HHMI’s Equal Employment Opportunity policyexternal link, opens in a new tab and these posters: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)external link, opens in a new tab, Know Your Rightsexternal link, opens in a new tab, and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)external link, opens in a new tab.
Requesting accommodation
If you need an accommodation to help navigate the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.