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| Position Title |
Location |
Salary
and Grade |
Closing
Date |
Bethesda, MD |
$115,317 - $149,000
GS-0602-15
GS-0601-15 |
January 30, 2009 |
Bethesda, MD |
$115,317 - $149,000
GS-0602-15
GS-0601-15 |
January 30, 2009 |
| Bethesda, MD |
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications |
March 1, 2009 |
| Bethesda, MD |
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications |
March 5, 2009 |
| Bethesda, MD |
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications |
March 5, 2009 |
Bethesda, MD |
$120,830 - $153,200
GS-0602-15 |
March 31, 2009 |
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Deputy Director, Division of Blood Diseases and Resources
The Division of Blood Diseases and Resources (DBDR) supports the overwhelming majority of scientific and clinical hematology research nationwide, from basic biology to medical management of blood diseases. The Division has a leading role in applying scientific advances in transfusion medicine and stem cell biology to the development of new therapies, as well as in assuring the adequacy and safety of the Nation's blood supply. The Deputy Director position offers an extraordinary opportunity for physician-scientists and investigators to create a new team with global leadership responsibility, ensuring that the public investment in the future of medical research and education will be well used, serving the public health, the profession and society. Working with the new Director of DBDR, the Deputy Director will assume a policy-making role in senior leadership at NHLBI, shaping the future of hematologic research and leading internationally-renowned programs that integrate basic science and clinical research. Successful candidates will be respected, accomplished researchers with vision, creativity, and the ability to recruit talented individuals and build teams.
Requirements: Applicants must possess an MD or equivalent degree as well as senior level research experience, interpersonal and communications expertise and ability. The successful candidate will be a respected, accomplished researcher with maturity, integrity and outstanding communication skills. This is a Title 42 position open for US Citizens and Permanent Resident non-citizens. Salary is commensurate with experience and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent).
How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter, CV and two letters of recommendation to Teri Gosselin, Office of Workforce Management, NHLBI, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge 1, Suite 6070, Bethesda, MD 20892. You can mail your application package or submit electronically to gosselint@mail.nih.gov. If you need additional information, please call Teri Gosselin at (301) 496-1763. Your application package must be received by March 5, 2009. All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the NHLBI search process without a signed release from candidates.
Chief, Pulmonary Medicine Branch
The NHLBI is committed to developing a dynamic, highly productive clinical and basic pulmonary program that can provide national and international leadership in targeted areas! The NHLBI Division of Intramural Research is seeking applications from exceptional clinical investigators for the position of Chief, Pulmonary Medicine Branch. The successful candidate will develop a robust clinical research program in the NIH Clinical Center, the 230 bed centerpiece of the NIH campus. The Branch Chief will also develop a pulmonary research network in the Washington area to take advantage of relevant patient populations at regional hospitals. It is anticipated that this program will develop a pulmonary/critical care medicine fellowship program in conjunction with the well established Critical Care Medicine Department, Clinical Center and potentially with other regional universities.
The clinical facilities and research laboratories are located in the new state of the art, Mark O. Hatfield Clinical Center. This position comes with start up funding, as well as stable intramural personnel and budget support, with the expectation that the Branch Chief will recruit new tenure track faculty and staff clinicians. There is access to advanced core facilities, including the NIH Clinical Research Center; a pharmacy development service; a transgenic and knockout mouse facility; multi-modality imaging facility; an advanced fluorescent activated cell sorting facility; and state of the art genomics, microarray and proteomics. A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications is offered.
Requirements: an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and record of research accomplishments as evidenced by publications in major peer-reviewed journals. Appointees may be US citizens, resident aliens or non-resident alien with or eligible for a valid employment visa.
How to Apply: Applications must be received by March 1, 2009. Please submit by e-mail a curriculum vitae, brief statement of research interests and three letters of reference in PDF or MS Word format only (no paper applications will be accepted) to:
Robert S. Balaban, Ph.D., Scientific Director, NHLBI
c/o Ariel Herman, IAMB Section Chief, NHLBI
NHLBI_recruit@mail.nih.gov
Senior Scientific Advisor, Division of Prevention and Population Sciences
The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences (DPPS) supports and provides leadership for population- and clinic-based research on the causes, prevention, and clinical care of cardiovascular, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders. Research includes a broad array of epidemiological studies, clinical trials, and studies of the application of prevention and treatment strategies to improve clinical care and public health. The Division also supports training and career development for these areas of research. The Senior Scientific Advisor will advise the Institute on research related to the DPPS mission (particularly related to prevention clinical trials), and is the Division liaison for NHLBI scientific endeavors in cardiovascular prevention studies and in translating scientific discoveries into practice. A key responsibility is to foster communication and collaboration across NIH Institutes and Centers, and with other DHHS entities. The Senior Scientific Advisor must be knowledgeable about major NHLBI observational studies and clinical trials such as the Framingham Heart Study, the Jackson Heart Study, the Women's Health Initiative, the ALLHAT trial, ACCORD trial, and numerous other clinical and community trials addressing CVD risk factors.
Requirements: Applicants must possess an M.D. or equivalent degree; extensive knowledge of the advanced principles, theories, and practices related to the epidemiology and prevention of heart, lung, and blood diseases; demonstrated skill in managing a broad and complex biomedical research program; and the ability to provide leadership for a staff with expertise in diverse scientific disciplines. Experience with procedures and policies related to grant management, cooperative agreements, R&D contracts at the NIH, and complex program budget is highly desired. This is a Title 42 position open for US Citizens and Permanent Resident non-citizens. Salary is commensurate with experience and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent).
How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter, CV and two letters of recommendation to Marianna Mertts, Ph.D., Office of Workforce Management, NHLBI, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge 1, Suite 6070, Bethesda, MD 20892. You can mail your application package or submit electronically to merttsm@nhlbi.nih.gov. If you need additional information, please call Marianna Mertts at (301)496-1763. Your application package must be received by March 5, 2009. All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the NHLBI search process without a signed release from candidates.
The following positions will be opened shortly (subject to
change). You may submit
your resume by Email for consideration for these or other
future job opportunities. This is not an official
application process.
Future Positions in the Division of Prevention
and Population Sciences
The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences is going
through an exciting period of expansion. The Division supports,
conducts, and initiates population-, community-, and clinic-based
research on the causes, prevention, and clinical care of
cardiovascular diseases. Research includes a broad array
of population-based epidemiologic studies; clinical trials
of interventions to prevent disease; studies of genetic,
behavioral, socio-cultural, and environmental influences
on disease risk and outcomes; and studies of the application
of prevention and treatment strategies to determine how
best to improve the quality of clinical care and public
health. Examples of programs we support include the Framingham
Heart Study, the Hispanic Community Health Study, the Women’s
Health Initiative, the Action to Control Cardiovascular
Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial, and the HMO-based nationwide
Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN). Among our research
growth areas are physical activity, behavior-oriented clinical
trials, health services research, and vascular risk prevention
beginning in childhood.
- Program Analyst in Clinical Applications and
Prevention Branch – 2 positions available
Plan, evaluate, and manage activities central to effective
branch operations, including coordination of activities
related to NHLBI Advisory Council processes, oversight of
grants administration, development and implementation of
timetables for work products, and management and evaluation
of Branch initiative development processes.
Requirements: US Citizenship and
BS/BA, RN, or MS/MPH degree or equivalent. Preference will
be given to RN, or MS/MPH in health sciences, management
or relevant discipline; knowledge of quantitative analysis
techniques (including financial analysis and complex program
operations); and knowledge and mastery of general administrative
and management principles.
- Clinical Studies Coordinator in Epidemiology Branch – 1 position available
Manage protocol development and budgets; ensure protocol compliance with NHLBI guidelines; collaborate with data coordinating centers to prepare manuals of operation and other study documents; manage study site monitoring, performance evaluation, and training; function as an integral member of teams that initiate, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate epidemiological investigations.
Requirements: US Citizenship and RN, MS/MPH, or PhD in health sciences or related discipline. 3-10 years experience in conducting or evaluating clinical or epidemiological research; and expertise in assessment of quality of study data and the safety and welfare of human subjects are preferable.
The Office of Education of the Division of Intramural Research coordinates and assists recruitment for all research training on the NIH campus. Programs are available within the Laboratories and Branches within the Division to provide specialized research training for high school students, college students, graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows and medical residents and fellows. The Office of Education provides assistance to applicants at each of these levels. NHLBI is committed to improving the representation of under represented groups, including minorities, women, and scientists with disabilities in the mainstream of basic and clinical research. The Office of Education website will provide you with more information and a way to apply for open positions.
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