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Epidemiologist
Office of Population Genomics
National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Position Description
This position is located in the NHGRI Office of the Director, Office of Population Genomics. The Epidemiologist provides scientific expertise in epidemiology, genetics, and related areas to undertake, collaborate, and advise on population-based investigations of the genetics of common, complex diseases. (S)He also serves as advisor to the Director on the application of genomic technologies to population studies, evaluating the significance of emerging fields and trends in research and identifying priorities for future population genomic research, including development of major new Institute initiatives in collaboration with the research community. NHGRI epidemiologists also have primary responsibility for at least one major Institute-initiated study, on which they serve as Project Officer and function as an active member of the study Steering Committee and its subcommittees in both a scientific and administrative role.
In addition to participating in a cooperative effort to accomplish Institute goals, the duties include the following:
- Designs, conducts, manages, and evaluates state-of-the-art epidemiologic and genetic research projects.
- Analyzes, interprets, and disseminates scientific data from epidemiologic and genetic studies.
- Provides technical leadership and guidance.
- Provides concept development of hypotheses, research areas, statistical methodology, and study design.
- Prepares solicitations of grant applications and contract proposals, and makes recommendations regarding funding decisions.
- Prepares articles, presentations, and reports from investigations and reviews manuscripts for publication.
- Provides expert advice and consultation on statistical analysis and interpretation of these studies.
- Provides programmatic management of research grant applications in the area of epidemiology and genetics.
- Provides sound scientific and administrative advice to investigators, institutions, and labs to develop research applications in line with NHGRI/NIH guidelines.
- Cooperates with other Federal and non-Government organizations to coordinate program activities.
Who May Be Considered
This vacancy is open to all U.S. citizens. The vacancy is being concurrently advertised under merit promotion procedures for status candidates under announcement NHGRI-09-323513-MP. Candidates who wish to be considered under both procedures MUST apply to both vacancies.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 31, 2009. For more information and to apply see: USAJobs.gov: Epidemiologist - NHGRI
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
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Last Updated: March 5, 2009
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