NIH Intramural Research and Job Openings - May 2018
Newly Advertised
Chief, Immunology Service
Department of Laboratory Medicine, CC
(Deadline: May 11)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) invites candidates with strong scientific and clinical credentials to apply for the position of Chief, Immunology Service, Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM) at the NIH Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD. This is also a tenure-eligible position as Senior Investigator and candidates are expected to conduct clinical, translational and or basic research.
The NIH is the nation’s foremost federally-funded biomedical research institution. The NIH Clinical Center is the 200-bed hospital in which NIH intramural research protocols are conducted. The Immunology Service in the DLM, performs all diagnostic immunology testing required for the care of Clinical Center patients and to support the clinical research activities conducted in the Clinical Center. The service consists of two sections: flow cytometry and mutation analysis. The Immunology Service works with institute investigators in the design of research projects that require clinical laboratory collaboration and originates research designed to improve clinical laboratory diagnostic and monitoring techniques in immunology.
The selected candidate is expected to maintain oversight of all immunology services provided throughout the Clinical Center and has direct responsibility for the planning and management of current and future diagnostic and investigative procedures in immunology, and coordination of all service based research and development. Candidates must possess superior clinical and academic credentials, with proven supervisory acumen to be able to provide oversight of all immunology services provided throughout the Clinical Center. The Candidate must have an M. D. or equivalent medical degree, and be trained in a subspecialty of internal medicine or pediatrics that is immunologically based (e.g. allergy-immunology, clinical immunology, rheumatology) or in clinical pathology and have broad experience in clinical immunology. The candidate must have proven experience in laboratory operations particularly flow cytometry and mutation analysis as well as a record of accomplishment in research and training. This includes performing and interpreting laboratory test results; provision of expert consultative services; experience in conducting relevant basic and/or clinical research appropriate to the specialty. The Candidate must have working knowledge and experience in complying with the College of American Pathologists regulatory requirements for a clinical laboratory and the role of the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment of 1988 (CLIA88) on a clinical laboratory operation. Candidates must have an active medical license (in any of the United States). U.S. citizenship is preferred, but not required.
Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. Applications must be submitted via the website, job announcement # NIH-CC-DH-18-10160592 from May 2, 2018 to May 11, 2018. This position is subject to a background investigation. The Department of Health and Human Services and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
Newly Advertised
Staff Scientist
Metabolic Epidemiology Branch, NCI-DCEG
(Deadline: May 15)
The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting a Staff Scientist in the Metabolic Epidemiology Branch (MEB). MEB conducts interdisciplinary research to understand the role of diet, energy balance, hormones, tobacco, and other exposures in causing and preventing cancer. MEB researchers study how these exposures relate to a broad variety of cancers with researchers focusing on breast, colon, endometrium, esophagus, liver, stomach, ovary, pancreas, and prostate. MEB researchers use traditional epidemiological methods combined with a variety of molecular methods including genomic analysis, metabolomics, microbiomics, and molecular pathology. The overarching mission of MEB is to conduct collaborative high-impact epidemiological research on metabolic and lifestyle causes of cancer that will guide prevention strategies worldwide.
The Staff Scientist, working under the direction of a Senior Investigator within the MEB, will have responsibilities related to all aspects of MEB’s breast cancer research program, as well as other related projects. Specific duties will include assisting with study design (developing protocols, questionnaires, specimen handling procedures), management (data coding and cleaning, specimen tracking, human subjects’ approvals), statistical analysis, and preparation of reports for presentation or publication. Some travel may be required.
The successful candidate must hold a doctoral degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics, mathematics or public health). Experience in applying bioinformatics analyses to high dimensional molecular epidemiologic data would be an asset. The research program includes biologic specimens, digital pathology and medical imaging data; thus, training or experience working with biospecimens and digital imaging data is an asset. The position requires organizational abilities, attention to detail, initiative, and an aptitude for multi-tasking. The ability to communicate effectively in speech and in writing is essential, as demonstrated in presentations and publications. Salary is commensurate with experience. Interested individuals should send a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Ms. Jennifer Connor as detailed below. After initial review, additional materials may be requested from select candidates.
Ms. Jennifer Connor
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Drive, Rm. 7E314 MSC 9775
Bethesda, MD 20892
E-mail: connorj@mail.nih.gov
The closing date for applications is May 15, 2018. DHHS, NIH, and NCI are equal opportunity employers.
Newly Advertised
Deputy Director
Division of Extramural Research, NHLBI
(Deadline: May 16)
Are you a top-level Scientific Researcher or Scientific Administrator seeking a career at one of the preeminent biomedical research institutes in the nation and the world? The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) at the National Institutes of Health is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Division of Extramural Research Activities (DERA). NHLBI is a national and international leader in heart, lung, and blood and sleep research. The DERA Deputy Director position offers an exciting opportunity for scientific and managerial leadership in developing and implementing extramural research programs in support of NHLBI's mission.
The DERA Deputy Director will report to the Director, DERA and must have a broad range of skills and experience and excellent managerial and financial qualifications in order to effectively assist in leading a Division that has responsibility for planning, conducting, and evaluating an extramural research program of national and international scope involving cardiovascular, pulmonary, hematology and sleep research; grant administration; providing scientific policy development, implementation and advice; developing and managing training programs; setting scientific priorities and interacting with other NHLBI offices/divisions; other NIH institutes, and the public. DERA develops, implements, and coordinates cross-cutting, multi-disciplinary activities in support of heart, lung, and blood and sleep disorders research. The Deputy Director of DERA assists in overseeing the execution of approximately $2.4 billion of NHLBI research grants. To carry out its mission, the Division has a staff of approximately 100 employees and an annual budget of approximately $1.7 million.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate will have a reputation as an expert and leader among the federal grants community. The ideal candidate must also have demonstrated broad visionary capabilities in their scientific focus area(s) and ability to manage personnel, budgets, and timelines across multiple fiscal years. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or doctoral level degree in health or allied sciences as well as senior-level research experience, management experience, interpersonal skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders. The successful candidate will be a respected, accomplished individual with maturity, integrity, and outstanding communication skills.
SALARY/BENEFITS: The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary commensurate with his/her qualifications. Full Federal benefits will be provided including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401 k equivalent). This position will be filled under a Title 42(f) excepted service appointment.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, and full contact details for three references. In addition, applicants are asked to prepare two statements: a vision statement and a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements (please limit both statements to two pages each). Applications should be sent to nhlbi_careers@mail.nih.gov. Information about the NHLBI can be found on their website. Applications will be accepted beginning on April 16, 2018. The closing date for accepting applications is May 16, 2018. You may contact James Gude with questions and for more information about this vacancy at james.gude@nhlbi.gov or 301-435-6373.
Newly Advertised
Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Investigator
Biostatistics Branch, NCI-DCEG
(Deadline: May 22)
The Biostatistics Branch (BB) in the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a tenure-track/tenure eligible position. One or more candidates may be selected. BB statisticians develop statistical research programs and actively collaborate both in cutting-edge studies of genetic, lifestyle, and other environmental causes of cancer, as well as in studies of cancer prevention, descriptive and clinical epidemiology. Statistical research is typically motivated by challenges encountered in DCEG studies, such as choosing an efficient study and sampling design, optimally combining data from multiple sources such as electronic medical records, genetic data bases, disease and bio-specimen registries, as well as designing validation studies and methods to evaluate and correct for measurement error in exposures and disease outcomes. The branch has active methodological research programs in areas that include 1) absolute risk prediction, 2) analysis of longitudinal and survival data, 3) analysis and temporal and spatially related incidence data, and 4) the analysis of “omics” data that includes the analysis of data from cutting-edge next generation sequencing.
They anticipate increasing opportunities for methodological and applications research in the analysis of complex biomarker and exposure related data, longitudinal and correlated data, as well as in high-dimensional data analysis including “omics” data integration. However, because of the breadth of the problems we face, we seek qualified applicants with all areas of statistical expertise in methods, including but not restricted to semiparametric and survival analysis, functional data analyses, missing data and causal inference, Bayesian and non-Bayesian computations, network theory, and descriptive epidemiology.
Applications will be evaluated on demonstrated potential to develop a creative, independent program of statistical research applicable to cancer epidemiology and genetics, and to collaborate effectively on epidemiologic studies. Applicants should have a doctorate in biostatistics, statistics or a related field, knowledge of the basic approaches used in cancer epidemiology, and knowledge of biostatistical theory and methods. A record of publications demonstrating an ability to conduct independent research on statistical methods is required. Publications documenting collaborative research in epidemiologic, clinical, biomedical, or biological sciences are highly desirable. The successful candidate(s) should have strong communication skills to discuss scientific issues with non-statistical colleagues and to write scientific papers. CVs should include a description of mentoring and outreach activities in which the candidate has been involved, especially those involving women and persons from other groups which are underrepresented in biomedical research.
Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. The incumbent(s) will receive research support from the intramural research program of NIH for computer programming and recruiting a post-doctoral fellow. Interested individuals should send a cover letter; curriculum vitae and bibliography; a brief summary of research experience, accomplishments and research interests and goals; copies of three publications or preprints; and three letters of reference to:
Ms. Linda Littlejohn
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics National Cancer Institute
9609 Medical Center Drive, Suite 7E328, MSC 9775 Bethesda, MD 20892-9775
Email: NCIDCEGOMR@mail.nih.gov
Applications received by May 22, 2018 will be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will be accepted until the position(s) are filled. Please contact Dr. Paul Albert (phone 240-276-7593 or albertp@mail.nih.gov) for questions about the position(s). DHHS, NIH, and NCI are equal opportunity employers.
Newly Advertised
Staff Scientist
Clinical Research Core, NIA
(Deadline: May 23)
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a Staff Scientist 1 (Facility Head) for human MRI studies within the Clinical Research Core (CRC) in Baltimore, Maryland. Studies carried out in the facility include proton structural imaging, brain functional MRI, body and tissue composition studies, brain and muscle spectroscopy, including heteronuclear spectroscopy, and proton relaxometry. MRI acquisitions are correlated with a wide range of biological and functional outcomes in order to explore the effects of structural, functional and biochemical tissue changes that occur with aging and age-associated disease. All MRI imaging is performed on a research-dedicated 32-channel 3T Philips Achieva MRI system, capable of both proton and heteronuclear spectroscopy, and scheduled to be upgraded to a 3T Philips Ingenia system in 2019.
The Facility Head will 1) provide support and services for longitudinal studies of aging including the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) and the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) study and 2) support and carry out studies in the major areas of clinical research at the NIA, working with laboratories that focus on musculoskeletal, cardiology, neurology, and endocrinology research.
The successful applicant is expected to play a central role in the design and implementation of magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy experiments to advance investigator-initiated research. The Facility Head will participate in all aspects of data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation, including training users in these areas. Furthermore, the Facility Head will be responsible for day-to-day management of the 3T MRI Facility, including specification of new equipment and software, quality control, and coordinating maintenance with Philips Healthcare and other providers.
The individual must have a Ph.D. in physics or engineering with significant MRI experience. Additional requirements include extensive knowledge of current and emerging MRI and MRS techniques and applications to humans, two- and three-dimensional imaging protocols, and proton and heteronuclear spectroscopy for biomedical applications. Functional and structural neuroimaging is a significant portion of imaging research conducted and relevant experience is a plus. Experience with or a desire to learn Philips pulse programming is a further requirement; this will be a significant component of the position. An ability to work with MRI technologists and familiarity with standard operating procedures for human MR imaging and patient safety are necessities of the job. As part of the CRC, the appointee will form collaborations with multiple NIA laboratories that require MR imaging studies, including neuroscientists and clinical researchers, and will have the opportunity for significant interactions and collaborations with the Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy Section at the NIA.
Salary is commensurate with professional experience and accomplishments, and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Additional information regarding the NIA Intramural Research Program and MRI Facility is available at: here and here. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interest and three letters of recommendation to:
Jamie Hertzfelt, Intramural Program Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director, Vacancy # NIA-IRP-18-04, National Institute on Aging, NIH Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100, Room 04C232, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 or email niairpjobs@mail.nih.gov.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; review begins on or around May 23, 2018. DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.
Newly Advertised
Director
Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Research Program, NIAID
(Deadline: May 25)
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking an exceptional and motivated leader to serve as the director for the Radiation and Nuclear Countermeasures Program (RNCP) in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation. Within NIH, NIAID is the lead Institute for the development of medical countermeasures to mitigate/treat radiation injuries. NIAID is committed to improving the understanding of the mechanisms of radiation injury and accelerating the discovery, advancement, testing, and licensure of promising medical countermeasures.
The RNCP director is responsible for providing a broad range of scientific leadership, management, and guidance for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of research on radiation/nuclear medical countermeasures. The director leads a robust extramural research program that includes basic and translational research, radiation biodosimetry, and a focused infrastructure resource for product development. The director also oversees a dedicated group of professional staff and manages an annual RNCP research budget of approximately $50 million, which is allocated to research contracts and grants. He or she represents NIAID as the lead federal agency for civilian radiological/nuclear countermeasures research and advises on strategic investment decisions. The position reports to the DAIT director and serves as a senior advisor in a division associate director role.
Qualifications (required): U.S. citizen; M.D. or Ph.D.; successfully obtains and maintains a security clearance with financial investigation.
Experience: The ideal candidate would have experience in the following fields.
1. Research experience in at least one of these relevant areas: mechanisms of radiation injury; development of diagnostics and countermeasures to assess, treat, and protect against radiation injury; or radiation biodosimetry
2. Demonstrated experience in the timely translation of basic and applied research discoveries through product development and licensure
3. Knowledge of current federal emergency response plans and strategic priorities
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to present research findings to internal and external audiences
5. Advanced professional knowledge of the principles, theories, and practices relevant to radiation biology, health physics, health effects of ionizing radiation, biodosimetry, and early development of measures to prevent, assess, and treat radiation injury
6. Knowledge of radiological threat scenarios
Salary is dependent on experience and qualifications. To Apply: Visit their website and access the detailed vacancy announcement #NIH-NIAID-DE-18-10190804 (U.S. citizens) and #NIH-NIAID-MP-18-10190817 (status candidates) beginning May 16, 2018. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m. on May 25, 2018.
E-mail LRMiller@niaid.nih.gov with questions or for more information about the position. E-mail davisd1@mail.nih.gov with questions regarding how to apply. Visit NIAID Careers for more information about working in NIAID’s dynamic atmosphere. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.
Tenure-Track Investigator
Immunology and Neuroscience, NEI
(Review of applications begins: May 27)
The National Eye Institute (NEI) invites applications for a tenure-track investigator position in the Intramural Research Program at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Bethesda, Maryland. The NIH IRP is home to a large, strong and highly collaborative group of immunology and neuroscience investigators. Applications will be considered from outstanding individuals working in all areas of immunology and inflammation that complement current programs and that are pertinent to eye and nervous system function and disease pathobiology.
Investigators with an interest in the areas of innate immunity and neural/immune interactions are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will join a vibrant community of immunologists at NIH and especially benefit from growing interactions between NEI and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) investigators. Applicants interested in areas of overlap such as basic biology of immune/nervous system interaction, immune involvement in diseases of the visual system, or in the intersection of inflammatory disorders that affect vision and the rest of the brain are also encouraged to apply. Joint appointments are available for candidates whose interests overlap with NEI and NINDS.
Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree, an impressive record of publications, and the potential to develop a dynamic, innovative, and independent basic or translational research program. The position will be supported with long-term, stable resources equivalent to that provided to tenure-track faculty in an academic department, including positions for post¬ doctoral fellows and a budget for consumables and equipment and if applicable, access to the NIH Clinical Center for patient-based research. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens. All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict-of-interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct.
Interested applicants must submit: (1) a curriculum vitae, which should include a list of publications, and mentoring and leadership activities; (2) a two-page proposal titled Research Goals, i.e., the research you hope to perform at the NIH; (3) a one-page statement titled Long¬ term Research Vision and Impact, i.e., what you hope to achieve for yourself, your field, and society; and (4) contact information for three professional references. Send these items as a single pdf document with elements in the order listed to NEI_Search_2018@nih.gov. Applications will be reviewed starting May 27, 2018, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. NIH is an equal opportunity employer.
Tenure-Track Investigator
Thoracic and GI Oncology Branch, NCI
(Review of applications begins: June 1)
The Thoracic and GI Oncology Branch (TGIB) at the Center for Cancer Research (CCR), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland is recruiting a Tenure Track Investigator to join the Intramural Research Program’s mission of high impact, high reward science. This position, which is supported with stable financial resources, is the equivalent of Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in an academic department. The TGIB is looking for a candidate who will complement our current group of principal investigators focused on thoracic and gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The candidate is expected to develop a translational research program focused on GI cancers. As such, the candidate will conduct both laboratory based investigations, as well as develop a clinical program related to work being conducted in his or her laboratory. We encourage outstanding physician scientists investigating any area of GI research to apply. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, hepatobiliary and colon rectal cancer, and development of novel therapeutics. Candidates may be eligible to join the NCI-Liver Cancer Program. Candidates should hold a M.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree, be board eligible/certified in medical oncology, and possess a medical license to practice in the United States. The candidate should have a substantive record of publications, and the potential to develop an outstanding independent program in translational GI medical oncology research.
About NCI's Center for Cancer Research: The Center for Cancer Research (CCR) is an intramural research component of the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The CCR’s enabling infrastructure facilitates clinical studies at the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest dedicated clinical research complex; provides extensive opportunities for collaboration; and allows scientists and clinicians to undertake high-impact laboratory- and clinic-based investigations. Investigators are supported by a wide array of intellectual, technological, and research resources. This includes animal facilities and dedicated, high quality technology cores in areas such as: imaging/microscopy, including cryo-electron microscopy; chemistry/purification, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, SAXS, genomics/DNA sequencing, transgenics and knock out mice, arrays/molecular profiling, and human genetics/bioinformatics. For an overview of CCR, please visit their website.
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. A full benefits package is available, including retirement, health insurance, life insurance, long-term care insurance, annual and sick leave, and Thrift Savings Plan (401K equivalent). This position is not restricted to U.S. citizens.
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to this website.
• The names and contact information of three references
• A current curriculum vitae and complete bibliography
• A two-page summary of research interests, goals, and future plans
Appointees may be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or non-resident aliens with, or eligible to obtain, a valid employment authorization visa. Review of applications will begin on or about June 1, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is subject to a background investigation. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. HHS, NIH, and NCI are equal opportunity employers.
Newly Advertised
Tenure-Track/Tenure-Eligible Investigator
Laboratory of Virology, NIAID
(Review of applications begins: June 17)
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) is seeking an outstanding scientist for a tenure-track/tenure-eligible position to carry out independent research on viral agents requiring high or maximum containment in the Laboratory of Virology (LV), located on NIAID’s Rocky Mountain Laboratories campus in Hamilton, Montana.
The selected candidate is expected to implement and direct a vigorous, independent research program in molecular biology, pathogenesis, antiviral therapies, and vaccines for viral pathogens requiring high or maximum containment. This program is expected to include studies in animal models. Candidates must hold a Ph.D., D.V.M, M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant field and have relevant postdoctoral experience. Experience in Biosafety Level 4 (BSL-4) environments equivalent to those outlined by the CDC/NIH Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL), 5th Edition is preferred. Independent resources including start-up funding, space (dedicated BSL-2 and shared BSL-3/4), support personnel, and an annual budget for services, supplies, and salaries are committed to the position. Facilities at existing NIAID field sites in Africa and Asia may be available to the incumbent.
The LV conducts high-impact, innovative basic and translational research on viral agents requiring high or maximum containment, such as arenaviruses (Lassa), bunyaviruses (Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, hantaviruses), filoviruses (Ebola, Marburg), henipaviruses (Nipah, Hendra), and flaviviruses (Omsk, tick-borne encephalitis), with the goal of developing diagnostics, vaccines, and therapeutics. The research conducted in the LV includes studies of vector/reservoir transmission, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and host immune response of high or maximum containment viral pathogens. RML’s state-of-the-art facilities include an operational BSL-3 facility, a BSL-4 laboratory and animal facility that can accommodate work with small animal, non-human primate, and small livestock models, and core facilities for genomics, electron microscopy, and flow cytometry. RML is located in the scenic Bitterroot Valley of western Montana with easy access to some of the finest outdoor recreational opportunities in North America. Additional information about the LV is available online.
Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A full package of benefits (including retirement and health, life, and long-term care insurance) is available. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. U.S. citizenship is not required.
To apply, submit curriculum vitae, bibliography, the names of five references, and a two- to three-page description of your proposed research program via e-mail to Dr. Sarah Cavanaugh at NIAIDDIRSearch@niaid.nih.gov. Please include in your CV a description of mentoring and outreach activities in which you have been involved, especially those involving women and persons from other groups which are underrepresented in biomedical research. Applications will be reviewed starting June 17, 2018 and will be accepted until the position is filled. Additional information on this position can be obtained by contacting Dr. Heinz Feldmann, chief, LV, at feldmannh@niaid.nih.gov.
Visit NIAID Careers for more information about working at NIAID. This position is subject to a background investigation. Selectee must obtain a Level 5 Public Trust security clearance before their start date and this must be maintained in order to remain in the position. Select Agent clearance is required. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers.
Newly Advertised
Chief
Immunity, Inflammation and Disease Laboratory, NIEHS
(Deadline: June 30)
The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting for a new Chief of the Immunity, Inflammation and Disease Laboratory (IIDL, https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/labs/iidl/index.cfm) within the Division of Intramural Research. The NIEHS is located in Research Triangle Park (RTP), near to the University of North Carolina, North Carolina State University, North Carolina Central University, and Duke University.
The NIEHS is a premier research institute where intramural investigators study a wide range of important biologic questions related to effects of the environment on human health. IIDL is composed of ten independent research groups that focus on the immune system, and a better understanding of how the human body protects itself against adverse environmental exposures.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be tenure-eligible based on an outstanding academic record of achievement, leadership capabilities, and broad interests in immunology, inflammation, and disease biology. In addition to directing his/her own independent research program, the Chief will be responsible for leading IIDL in new directions as research in environmental health science continually evolves. Principal investigators in the NIH intramural program have no formal teaching duties, are funded internally, and work with a great deal of protected time. They engage directly in high risk/high reward research with postdoctoral fellows, students, and support staff, and collaborate with colleagues to solve important scientific problems. Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field, and a demonstrated interest in immunology, inflammation, and disease biology.
Salary/Benefits: The successful candidate for this position will be eligible for a tenured appointment, and will receive a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments. The successful candidate will receive full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent).
Equal Opportunity Employment: Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Foreign Education: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Reasonable Accommodation: NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify them. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
How to Apply: Applications will be accepted May 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 (submission deadline may be extended if needed). Interested persons should send their curriculum vitae, a two-page statement of research interests and goals, and the contact information for 5-7 references (including full name, title, affiliation, contact number and email address) in one combined PDF to Ms. Bonnie Earnhardt at int-appls@niehs.nih.gov. Please reference vacancy number DIR-AC1351, and your name in the subject line of your email submission. Please include in your CV a description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women, or persons from other groups which are underrepresented in biomedical research. Incomplete applications or paper applications will not be accepted. The selection committee will begin evaluating applications on July 1, 2018.
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Newly Advertised
Tenure-Track Investigator
Neuro-Oncology Branch, NCI-CCR
(Review of applications begins: July 1)
The Neuro-Oncology Branch (NOB), Center for Cancer Research (CCR) of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Bethesda, MD, is actively recruiting for a tenure-track principal investigator to work in the area of immunology and/or immunotherapy. The NOB Immunology/Immunotherapy Investigator will be tasked with forming and leading an independent research program. This position will build the basic immunology program in the NOB and complement ongoing and planned translational research and clinical trials evaluating the effects of immunotherapy in patients with primary brain tumors. This program will be able to access biospecimens generated from ongoing and planned immunotherapy protocols within the NOB, thus creating an opportunity to perform correlative studies to interrogate the complex biology of immunologic response, toxicity, and treatment resistance. Demonstrated expertise in scientific inquiries in immunotherapy and/or immunology are essential, but prior work in brain tumors is not required. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing trans-institutional research team that promotes and supports collaborations across the basic, translational, and clinical research spectrum to develop novel therapeutics for individuals with primary central nervous system malignancies that will globally influence the field.
The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and a well-established track record of publications in the area of immunology/immunotherapy. Candidates will be evaluated on their educational background, scholarly work, leadership and mentoring activities, and experience with immunology/immunotherapy research. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Candidates may be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or eligible for a visa that will enable work in the U.S.
About NCI's Center for Cancer Research: The CCR is an intramural research component of the NCI. The CCR’s enabling infrastructure facilitates clinical studies at the NIH Clinical Center, the world’s largest dedicated clinical research complex; and provides extensive opportunities for collaboration with other investigators at the forefront of medical research. This environment enables scientists and clinicians to undertake high-risk, high-impact, laboratory- and clinic-based investigations. Investigators are supported by a wide array of intellectual, technological, and research resources. This includes surgical and pathology facilities; animal facilities; and dedicated, high-quality technology cores. For an overview of CCR, please visit their website. Access to core research support is also available to NCI CCR investigators through the Office of Science and Technology Resources (OSTR) that identifies, evaluates, and makes available new technologies and scientific resources. For more information of OSTR, please visit their page. The NCI Center of Excellence in Immunology (CEI) also provides a network of diverse intellectual, financial, and physical resources to help develop new initiatives, projects, and collaborations. For more information of CEI, please visit their page.
The NOB also offers collaborative opportunities and resources through its various laboratory programs, encompassing areas of research in cell biology, genomics, and metabolomics, as well as its pre-clinical translational research program. For more information of NOB, please visit their website.
How To Apply: Please submit curriculum vitae and statement of research interests and future plans here. Review of applications will begin on or about July 1, 2018 and the position will remain open until filled. For more information, contact Lilian Yang at NCINeuroOncology@mail.nih.gov. HHS, NIH, and NCI are equal opportunity employers.
Also see:
“Tenure-Track Opportunities at the NIH”
Presented by: Dr. Roland Owens and Dr. Charles Dearolf, Assistant Directors, NIH Office of Intramural Research
August 17, 2016
The NIH Intramural Research Program
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Tenured and Tenure-Track Scientific Careers
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Career Services/Jobs
Link to NIH Jobs
New video on tips for applying through USAJobs