NIMH Divison of Intramural Research Programs Position Description
Deputy Scientific Director
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP). The Deputy Scientific Director will work with the Scientific Director to lead and manage a vibrant intramural research program with more than 50 independent principal investigators, an extensive network of core service facilities (http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov), and a budget above $160M.
The Deputy Scientific Director will assist in the recruitment of new faculty, oversee the expansion of the Division and its programs into several state-of-the-art research facilities on the NIH’s Bethesda, Maryland campus and help manage the scientific resources at the NIMH DIRP.
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in the biomedical sciences, with broad research experience and experience in direct administration of a multidisciplinary research program. Applicants may have the opportunity to perform independent and/or collaborative scientific studies. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Experience with NIH administrative policies, procedures, and operations is highly desirable but not essential.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, to include a complete description of research and administrative experience and rationale for applying for this particular position (2-3 pages maximum), contact information for at least six references, and a curriculum vitae and bibliography to: Dr. Susan Swedo, Chair, Search Committee for Deputy Scientific Director, DIRP, NIMH, c/o Maxine Steyer. or to Bldg. 10, Rm. 4N-222, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892-1381. Review of applications will begin on March 2, 2009, but applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled.
NIH and DHHS are Equal Opportunity Employers
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