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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services
• Location: Montgomery County, Maryland
• Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Other
• Date Posted: 2026-10-19
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-23

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of the Director (OD), in the Office of Intramural Research (OIR).

Key Responsibilities

As a Museum Curator your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as senior member of ONHM's exhibit development team, which jointly develops and present new exhibits from initial concept through construction to exhibit launch.

Exercises continuing responsibility for the development and maintenance of the collection, including utilizing professional judgment in managing concerted efforts of collection expansion, location and selection of sources, and selective disposal of collection material.

Contributes substantially to ONHM's social-media posts and tracking standard metrics, working with other ONHM staff and ICO representatives to celebrate NIH anniversaries, observances, and commemorative occasions. Provides guidance and mentoring to interns and volunteers; arranges and conducts tours of the collection; and develops lectures and educational materials related to the Museum, its collections, and its history for use in ONHM's education and outreach projects.

Oversees the development and maintenance of a balanced collection.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contact

OHRCSDBRANCHBSRVDSK@od.nih.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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