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To receive bi-weekly e-updates about NHLBI job opportunities, please e-mail your request to Marianna Mertts, PhD, Office of Workforce Management.

Selected NHLBI Vacancies (Most links go to the Federal site, USAJOBS )

In addition, you may want to visit USAJOBS (US Office of Personnel Management) — the Federal Government's official one-stop source for Federal jobs and employment information.

Director, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases (DCVD)
The DCVD Director will have a profound impact upon the national investment in research, and the quality of service to the international research community. The Director of DCVD will have the opportunity to advocate for areas of critical importance to the national and global populace, to improve the health of the public, and to establish and implement programs congruent with NHLBI’s strategic plan. The Director will provide leadership for creating and nurturing internationally-renowned programs for an extramural program that integrates basic science and clinical research, including translational research, networks, and multicenter clinical trials. The Director guides a national research program on the causes and prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders such as atherothrombosis; coronary artery disease; myocardial infarction and ischemia; heart failure; arrhythmia; congenital heart disease; cardiovascular complications of diabetes and obesity; and hypertension. The DCVD also supports and oversees research in vascular medicine and biology and valvular, cerebral, renal, peripheral, and other cardiovascular disorders. The DCVD fosters biotechnological research in CVD-related genomics, proteomics, nanotechnology, imaging, device development, cell- and tissue-based therapeutics, and gene therapy. DCVD also supports training and career development programs in cardiovascular research at all educational levels, including programs for individuals from diverse populations. The Director will recruit scientists and scientific administrators, develop and nurture a strong workforce, and build depth in disease-specific branches. As a key member of the senior leadership team of the Institute, the incumbent will collaborate with closely aligned programs in the Institute.

Applicants must possess an MD or equivalent degree as well as senior level research experience, interpersonal and communications expertise and ability. The successful candidate will be a respected, accomplished researcher with maturity, integrity and outstanding communication skills. Salary is commensurate with experience and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent).

How to Apply:  Please review the USAJOBS announcement NHLBI-09-309850 and submit your CV, bibliography, and two letters of recommendation to: Marianna Mertts, PhD, Office of Workforce Management, NHLBI, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge 1, Suite 6070, Bethesda, MD  20892.  For further information, please call Dr. Mertts at (301) 496-1763 or email to merttsm@nhlbi.nih.gov.  Your application package should be received by January 21, 2009.  All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the NHLBI search process without a signed release from candidates.

Deputy Director, Division of Extramural Research Activities (DERA)
DERA provides leadership in scientific and fiscal management and oversight of extramural research and training programs that are remarkable in their diversity, scope, and funding.  DERA has an annual operating budget close to $1 million and a staff of over 125 employees to manage the wide range of activities associated with a grants and contracts portfolio in excess of $2.5 billion.  DERA directs and administers the NHLBI’s grant, cooperative agreement, and contract activities; performs peer review of grants and contracts; develops and disseminates grant policies; provides specialized staff training; and coordinates committee management and advisory board activities to help establish scientific priorities to implement the Institute’s Strategic Plan.  The Deputy Director shares full responsibility with the DERA Director for the policy formulation, strategic planning and management of the Division, and must be prepared to fulfill all scientific and administrative requirements of the Director’s position.  This is an extraordinary opportunity for a senior leader to apply their vision, creativity, expertise, and inspiration. Because DERA plays a key role to implement the NHLBI Strategic Plan, close collaboration and partnership with the other divisions of the Institute is a critical responsibility that provides unique opportunities for the Deputy Director to interact with national and international thought-leaders to identity and nurture new scientific research opportunities.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D. or doctoral degree equivalent in health or allied sciences relevant to the position, senior level research experience, and expertise in scientific, clinical or public health research administration that includes grant and contract development, as well as budget formulation and managerial skills. Experience in scientific grant and contract preparation, contract and grant management, and peer review is desirable.  This is a Title 42 position open for US Citizens and Permanent Resident non-citizens.   Salary is commensurate with experience and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent).

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter with your rationale for interest and qualifications for the position, along with your CV and two letters of recommendation to Marianna Mertts, Ph.D., Office of Workforce Management, NHLBI, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge 1, Suite 6070, Bethesda, MD 20892. You can mail your application package or submit electronically to merttsm@nhlbi.nih.gov. If you need additional information, please call Marianna Mertts at (301) 496-1763. Your application package must be received by 12/15/2008. All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the NHLBI search process without a signed release from candidates.

New positions in the Center for Human Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Inflammation

The Center for Human Immunology, Autoimmunity, and Inflammation (CHI) a new, trans-NIH initiative located on the Bethesda, Maryland campus is recruiting for multiple positions.  The Center’s mission is the study of the human immune system in health and disease and to this end it will utilize current and develop advanced technologies to interrogate the human immune system. Research will be conducted by integrated teams of physicians and basic scientists representing both the entire spectrum of NIH Institutes and the CHI. The goals of the Center are to gain a better understanding of shared immune pathophysiologies that underlie specific diseases and the role of inflammation in a wide variety of common disorders, including cancer, atherosclerosis, rheumatic syndromes, and neurologic degeneration, and to rapidly translate new knowledge into improvements in diagnosis and treatment of disease in support of the core NIH mission to improve human health.
Please review the CHI openings and How To Apply information below. All positions are joint appointments between CHI and individual NIH Institutes. Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications are offered for each position. Appointees may be US citizens, resident aliens or non-resident aliens holding or eligible for a valid employment visa.  Applications must be received by November 30, 2008. 

• Scientific Manager / Chief Operating Officer
  Lead and coordinate scientific activities of the entire CHI. The position requires both broad scientific knowledge in clinical and/or basic immunology and experience in managing a complex research enterprise.
• Experts in bioinformatics, computer science, and systems biology
  Lead and staff a full program in data acquisition, analysis, and modeling. You will be responsible for the design of operating procedures and software for large scale data collection, data storage, and user access, for application of existing and creation of new statistical and other computational tools to the analysis and interpretation of multiple ‘omic’-scale datasets, and for utilization of these data and analytic results in the development of new insights into and computational models of human cell, tissue, and organism-level immune function.
• Expert in proteomics
  Develop a creative, technology-driven program in coordination with existing CHI technology efforts in advanced immunoassays and genomics.  You will lead a research team in large scale proteomic data collection involving human cells and tissues, with the goal of generating an integrated systems-level assessment of immune function in health and disease.  You will be responsible for the implementation of techniques and standard operating procedures for proteomic/phospho-proteomic analysis of human cell, tissue, and fluid samples, as well as design and acquisition of software for large scale proteomic data collection, storage, analysis, and multi-investigator access. You will also work with other CHI staff in the utilization of these data and analytic results in the development of new understanding into and computational models of human cell, tissue, and organism-level immune function.
• Staff Physician
  This is an exciting career opportunity for physicians with a broad interest in clinical immunology. You will create research protocols, coordinate clinics, and develop a training curriculum.  You will develop CHI clinical protocols and also coordinate protocols from NIH investigators in the various Institutes with CHI technology facilities. The physician will supervise the operation of CHI clinics and help to create a novel cross-disciplinary training program in clinical immunology focused on therapeutics thatmodulate the human immune system.
• Protocol Specialist
  Develop and maintain clinical protocols and participate in the operation of CHI clinics.  Experience in database management, generation of digital reports, and in regulatory affairs, including institutional review boards and Food and Drug Administration interactions, is desirable.
• Flow Cytometrist
  Perform staining and processing cells from human specimens for analysis as well as performing the cytometry. Instrument quality control and data analysis and databasing . The individual may also be required to learn multiplex bead array quantitation of cytokines, imaging flow cytometry, and cell culture. Creativity, analytical thinking, and strong team player abilities are desirable.

How To Apply:
Appointees may be US citizens, resident aliens or non-resident aliens holding or eligible for a valid employment visa.  Applications must be received by November 30, 2008.  Please submit a curriculum vitae and brief statement of how your technical training, administrative skills, or research interests will be able to advance the CHI mission, along with three letters of reference to: K. Sheree Hawkins, Building 10, Room 7N220, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD   20892. Or you may send application electronically to hawkinss@mail.nih.gov . Please visit the CHI website for additional information.

Future Opportunities

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The following positions will be opened shortly (subject to change). You may submit your resume by Email for consideration for these or other future job opportunities. This is not an official application process.

Future Position in the Division of Blood Diseases and Resources
The Division of Blood Diseases and Resources (DBDR) supports research on the causes, prevention, and treatment of nonmalignant blood diseases, including anemias, sickle cell disease, and thalassemia; premalignant processes such as myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative disorders; hemophilia and other abnormalities of hemostasis and thrombosis; and immune dysfunction. Funding encompasses a broad spectrum of research ranging from basic biology to medical management of blood diseases. The Division has a major responsibility for research to assure the adequacy and safety of the Nation's blood supply. The Division also has a leading role in applying scientific advances in transfusion medicine and stem cell biology to the development of new cell-based therapies to repair and regenerate human tissues and organs.

• Branch Chief, Blood Diseases Branch and
  
• Branch Chief, Thrombosis and Hemostasis Branch
  The Branch Chiefs serve as a major force in the creation and implementation of new research and training programs and provide leadership for professional personnel in the stewardship of established national programs. This is an opportunity for individuals with scientific vision to excel in a collaborative, team-based environment.  These leadership positions entail management and development of diverse research grant programs covering basic biology through translational and outreach research.

The Blood Diseases Branch (BDB)  supports research in sickle cell disease and thalassemia ranging from elucidating their etiology and pathophysiology to improving disease treatment and management. Areas of emphasis include genetics, regulation of hemoglobin synthesis, iron metabolism and chelation, development of drugs to increase fetal hemoglobin production, hematopoiesis and gene therapy. The Branch supports development of animal models for preclinical studies. The major NIH portfolio of clinical research in hemoglobinopathies is housed within BDB. While the primary interest is hematopoiesis and blood cell function, the Branch interacts heavily with the Thrombosis/ Hemostasis and Transfusion Medicine/Cellular Therapeutics Branches within DBDR, and with relevant programs in other NHLBI and NIDDK Divisions. The Branch Chief will have the opportunity to create and shape a broad international research agenda in the hemoglobinopathies, and to lead a portfolio of research in other scientific areas important to the production and function of formed elements of the blood. 

The Thrombosis and Hemostasis Branch supports research and training programs on basic research, clinical studies, and technology development in hemostasis, thrombosis, and endothelial cell biology. The Branch focuses on understanding the pathogenesis of hemostasis, arterial and venous thrombosis in order to improve diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of bleeding and of thrombosis.  The Branch supports research on hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease; immune disorders such as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, and systemic lupus erythematosus.  The Branch supports efforts to develop effective treatments for bleeding disorders, heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular diseases. A major goal is to find additional platelet inhibitors, anticoagulants, and fibrinolytic agents that will improve specificity and reduce side effects when used in treating thrombotic and thromboembolic disorders. Specialized Centers of Clinically Oriented Research (SCCORS) support collaborative studies on hemostatic and thrombotic disorders. The Branch Chief will have the opportunity to create and shape a broad international research agenda in hemostasis and thrombosis.  

Requirements: US Citizenship, MD, PhD, or equivalent doctorate degree in health sciences or related discipline. Supervisory experience and strong interpersonal and communication skills. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated expertise, research experience, and productivity in cell/molecular biology, genetics, genomics, physiology, stem cell biology, biochemistry, immunology, clinical trials, or hematologic diseases.  Supervisory experience is essential. Creativity and leadership ability are needed to set global policy and define a new research agenda.

Future Positions in the Division of Prevention and Population Sciences
The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences is going through an exciting period of expansion. The Division supports, conducts, and initiates population-, community-, and clinic-based research on the causes, prevention, and clinical care of cardiovascular diseases. Research includes a broad array of population-based epidemiologic studies; clinical trials of interventions to prevent disease; studies of genetic, behavioral, socio-cultural, and environmental influences on disease risk and outcomes; and studies of the application of prevention and treatment strategies to determine how best to improve the quality of clinical care and public health. Examples of programs we support include the Framingham Heart Study, the Hispanic Community Health Study, the Women’s Health Initiative, the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial, and the HMO-based nationwide Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN). Among our research growth areas are physical activity, behavior-oriented clinical trials, health services research, and vascular risk prevention beginning in childhood.

• Program Analyst in Clinical Applications and Prevention Branch – 2 positions available
  Plan, evaluate, and manage activities central to effective branch operations, including coordination of activities related to NHLBI Advisory Council processes, oversight of grants administration, development and implementation of timetables for work products, and management and evaluation of Branch initiative development processes.
  
  Requirements: US Citizenship and BS/BA, RN, or MS/MPH degree or equivalent. Preference will be given to RN, or MS/MPH in health sciences, management or relevant discipline; knowledge of quantitative analysis techniques (including financial analysis and complex program operations); and knowledge and mastery of general administrative and management principles.

• Clinical Studies Coordinator in Epidemiology Branch – 1 position available
  Manage protocol development and budgets; ensure protocol compliance with NHLBI guidelines; collaborate with data coordinating centers to prepare manuals of operation and other study documents; manage study site monitoring, performance evaluation, and training; function as an integral member of teams that initiate, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate epidemiological investigations.
  
  Requirements: US Citizenship and RN, MS/MPH, or PhD in health sciences or related discipline. 3-10 years experience in conducting or evaluating clinical or epidemiological research; and expertise in assessment of quality of study data and the safety and welfare of human subjects are preferable.

Future Positions in the Center for Biomedical Informatics
The Center for Biomedical Informatics (CBI) provides world-class IT support for clinical research and scientific discovery at NHLBI. A team of the industry’s leading professionals develops cutting-edge applications and maintains the Institute’s IT infrastructure. CBI also plans and implements technical innovations to equip emerging scientists with the tools they need to prevent and treat heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders. If you desire a challenging and rewarding career in technology that is based on integrity, excellence and respect, join the CBI team!

• Information Architect (Computer Scientist/ Computer Engineer)
  Create and maintain models comprising NHLBI Enterprise Architecture (EA). Organize and conduct studies to validate the models. Develop advanced methods for workflow and information modeling.  Stay abreast of upcoming technologies to ensure the EA’s responsiveness, and collaborate with NIH-wide EA projects.

  Requirements: US Citizenship and a BS degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering or equivalent. Extensive (minimum 4 years) experience with Information/Technical Architecture, details- and results-focus, certification in program management, and experience in the field of Business Process Management are preferable.
  
  
  
• IT Project Manager/Senior Network Engineer (Computer Scientist/ Computer Engineer)
  Lead a team to design, implement, maintain, troubleshoot and upgrade both new and existing network infrastructure.  Plan and create project schedules and milestones to accomplish various infrastructure and desktop computer projects.  Develop standards, procedures, and test plans. Organize and evaluate emerging technologies to be used.  Manage a team to track all IT software and hardware elements.  Conduct studies on impact analysis on all projects in order to help set priorities.

Requirements: US Citizenship and a BS degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering or equivalent. Extensive (minimum 4 years) experience with Project Management and software engineering is preferable.

• Software Project Manager (Computer Scientist)
  Manage software development projects through full software development lifecycle. Define and document requirements through facilitating JAD sessions with business users and developers. Work with developers and EA to define and document system design including generating business process models where appropriate. Manage project schedule and cost and report on progress to upper management. Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans.
  

Requirements: US Citizenship and a BS degree in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering or equivalent. Extensive (minimum 4 years) experience with all software development lifecycle phases including hands-on software design and development experience. PMP certification with specific experience managing software projects and experience with Business Process Management are preferable.

• NIH Vacancies
  • Jobs@NIH: NIH's Job Page
  • NIH USAJobs Web Page: Current NIH job advertisements within USAJobs.
  • USAJOBS.gov Security Alert, August 30, 2007 (NIH Web Site)
  
  

• DHHS Vacancies: DHHS USAJobs Web Page
  
  
• Federal Job Forms and General Information
  • Applying for a Federal Job (OF-510)
  • Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF-612) (Links to OPM, no new window will open)
  • NIH Federal Pay Schedules (Links to NIH, no new window will open)
  • Health Scientist Administrators - Basic Requirements and Criteria for Evaluating Applicants
    
• See also NHLBI Training and Career Development