As a scientist officer in the Commissioned Corps, your work will improve health, save lives, and promote scientific and medical discovery at home and abroad. You can conduct cutting-edge biomedical, clinical, behavioral, or epidemiological research and develop and provide oversight for national health research programs. You can respond to public health emergencies and natural disasters and help communities recover in the aftermath. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team of professionals united by the larger goals of protecting and improving the Nation's health. The Commissioned Corps offers a stimulating professional environment, leadership opportunities, and the satisfaction of making a real difference. And you'll enjoy excellent benefits and work/life balance.
"USPHS Scientists are proud to safeguard the Nation’s health through research, public health threat assessments, mental health clinical care, regulatory adherence, health policy, risk communication and community-based health interventions. I invite you to join our Scientists and make a difference in public health through a commitment to service."
CAPTAIN Sharon O. Williams-Fleetwood, Ph.D.
Chief Scientist Officer,
U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
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