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Director, National Human Genome Research Institute
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Application Deadline Extended to: July 17, 2009
 The Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI).
The incumbent serves as the leader to an organization which conducts and supports pioneering approaches to biomedical and behavioral research in genetics and genomics to advance scientific understanding of diseases affecting public health today. The organization plays an additional role in the dissemination of genomic research findings to health professionals and the public; the study of the ethical, legal and social implications of genome research and the support of training programs for young investigators. The Director, NHGRI, provides overall leadership for the research portfolio; sets institute policies; develops scientific, fiscal and management strategies to oversee the research portfolio; and coordinates genomics research initiatives for the NIH with other federal, private and international programs. In addition, the institute supports international meetings, workshops and other activities essential to the efficient international coordination and exchange of genomics data within the global research community.
Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or a comparable degree in the health sciences field, plus senior-level experience and outstanding scientific knowledge of research programs in one or more scientific areas related to genetics or molecular biology and demonstrated expertise in policy development regarding genetic research and the ethical, legal, and social implications of such research. Salary is commensurate with experience, and a full package of benefits (including retirement, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available.
A detailed vacancy announcement, along with mandatory qualifications and application procedures, can be obtained at the NIH's Executive Jobs Web site [jobs.nih.gov].
Questions on application procedures may be addressed to Regina Reiter at 301-402-1130.
Curriculum Vitae (CV), bibliography and a statement addressing the qualifications requirements must be received by close of business July 17, 2009.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
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Last Updated: April 17, 2009
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