Get to know HHMI

HHMI is a biomedical research organization and philanthropy that supports a diverse community of researchers, educators, students, and professionals across a variety of fields and experiences.

Together, we’re unlocking the fundamentals of biology and building an open, inclusive future for science.

How we’re moving science forward

 

Our commitment to equitable science

We aim to build a diverse scientific workforce through recruitment, professional development, community, and healthy work environments.

Advancing academic science by creating opportunities for everyone to learn, contribute, and thrive.

HHMI’s Diversity Commitmentexternal link, opens in a new tab

Apply to HHMI

HHMI hires individuals from all backgrounds to work in a wide range of specialties. You can find a fulfilling career here at HHMI at any stage of your professional journey.
 
We recruit for administrative, operations, legal, investments, research, and technical positions year-round.
 
Our approach to the interview process
We want you to feel empowered and knowledgeable about HHMI and our processes. If selected for an interview, our recruiting partners will reach out to you directly to share resources, answer questions, and connect you with the hiring team.

 

All open positions

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.
 
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.
 
 

Benefits

Our employees are rewarded in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay and a range of exceptional benefits and programs that support a healthy and balanced life.
 
All benefits

Locations

All open positions

 

HHMI Headquarters

4000 Jones Bridge Rd, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Home to HHMI’s administrative and operational teams, including program staff, Communications, IT, People & Culture, Finance, Campus Services, Tangled Bank Studios, BioInteractive, Investments, and General Counsel.

Janelia Research Campus

19700 Helix Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147

HHMI’s pioneering research center tackling some of science’s most challenging problems. The Janelia campus, outfitted with state-of-the-art laboratories and social spaces, inspires a vibrant scientific community. Positions are available in research labs, hospitality, operations, and more.

Host Institutions

Nationwide

HHMI scientists’ labs push the boundaries of basic and biomedical research and are located at dozens of U.S. research institutions. Our scientists hire for administrative, research, and technical positions year-round.