ORISE - NIH Data Analytics to Support Data Resources, Research Software, and Data Stewardship Programs

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS), are seeking Postdocs to apply to a fellowship.

About the position

NIH ODSS leads NIH-wide initiatives focused on advancing data resources, research software, and data infrastructure and stewardship. Participants will engage in analytics projects that explore topics such as portfolio and gap analyses, value assessments, and return-on-investment (ROI) frameworks to inform modernization efforts within the NIH data ecosystem.

Throughout the fellowship, participants will engage in mentored learning experiences that focus on:

• Developing a foundational understanding of NIH data ecosystem initiatives and ODSS strategic goals, including efforts to enhance data sharing, interoperability, reuse, and modernization of biomedical research infrastructure.
• Applying FAIR data principles to promote scientific discovery and reproducibility.
• Conducting landscape and gap analyses to identify unmet needs, duplication, and areas for strategic investment.
• Designing and implementing analytics projects to evaluate the adoption and impact of FAIR practices and persistent identifiers.
• Collaborating with NIH Institutes, Centers, Offices, and the broader research community to exchange ideas and insights.
• Strengthening skills in strategic analysis, program evaluation, and informatics leadership.

By the end of the fellowship, participants will be able to produce portfolio or gap analyses, develop ROI frameworks for FAIR adoption, analyze trends in persistent identifiers, and deliver recommendations for NIH modernization efforts. Participants will also have opportunities to present their findings through publications, white papers, or presentations.

What you'll need to apply

The next review of applications will occur on October 13, 2026.

Thereafter, applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis throughout the 2026 calendar year, and selections made as projects for participation become available. See the website for application instructions: NIH Data Analytics to Support Data Resources, Research Software, and Data Stewardship Programs

If you have questions, contact us at [email protected] . Please include the reference code NIH-DPCPSI-ODSS-DataAnalytics-2026 for this opportunity in your email.

Contact name

ORAU NIH Programs

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

The qualified candidate must be 18 years or older at the time of application and should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. The degree must have been received within the last five years of the appointment start date.

Current graduate students who are nearing degree completion may apply but must have completed their degrees by the start of the fellowship.

Citizenship Requirements: This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR), and foreign nationals. Non-U.S. citizen applicants should refer to the Guidelines for Non-U.S. Citizens Details page for information about the valid immigration statuses that are acceptable for program participation.