Scientific Director and Senior Investigator
Intramural Research Program
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services, seeks an accomplished, innovative neuroscientist to serve as Scientific Director of its Intramural Research Program (IRP) and as senior investigator responsible for developing a new research program in mind-body medicine. This individual reports to the Director, NCCAM, and will serve as a member of the NCCAM leadership team.
As Scientific Director, you will articulate and implement a vision and oversee research infrastructure for highly unified and mutually supportive laboratory and clinical programs in the conduct of bench-to-bedside and bedside-to-bench research related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies.
As Senior Investigator, you will have substantial committed resources to create a cutting-edge program of clinically oriented laboratory research and/or clinical studies that exploit the best current methods from the neuroscience disciplines to define the nature, mechanisms of action, safety, and efficacy of the CAM modalities that affect actions and interactions linking mind, body, and behavior.
This exceptional opportunity is available to an accomplished neuroscientist who has a demonstrated record of senior-level management of a large, nationally recognized research program, a commitment to both basic and clinical research, and leadership skills to forge team efforts with colleagues within intramural programs across the NIH.
The candidate will be given the necessary resources (space, budget, staff) to build the intramural research program anticipated to encompass three to five laboratory groups.
Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree in a biomedical field related to the mission of NCCAM and have professional experience reflecting a broad scientific background and experience in basic and/or clinical investigation. Applicants must be able to interact with full authority; have the demonstrated capability to plan and direct research programs of national and international importance; and have the ability to communicate with and obtain the cooperation of national and international organizations and individuals who represent wide-ranging views and competing priorities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full Federal benefits including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and a savings plan (401k equivalent). Qualified individuals are encouraged to email their CV, bibliography, list of three references, and cover letter outlining their relevant experience and vision for leading the NCCAM IRP to:
nccamsrrecruits@mail.nih.govSubject Line: Scientific Director Search
Application Deadline: October 1, 2009
Email receipt of applications and inquiries is preferred; however, candidates needing reasonable accommodation may fax application materials to 301-402-4741.
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