Department of Health and Human Services  
National Institutes of Health
Office of the Director
Office of Extramural Research
Office of Extramural Programs
Director, Division of Scientific Programs

The Office of Extramural Research (OER), National Institutes of Health (NIH) seeks exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Division of Scientific Programs located within the Office of Extramural Programs (OEP). The incumbent serves as the NIH Research Training Officer and senior staff advisor to the OEP Director.   OEP provides policy support and advice to the NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research regarding the operation of extramural research and research training programs totaling nearly $23 billion annually.  The incumbent provides leadership and management on all matters pertaining to, but not limited to, the NIH Research Training and Career Development Programs, research involving human subjects, issues related to research misconduct, and policy associated with peer review.  The Director has supervisory responsibility for a staff of six employees.   The incumbent will be appointed under Title 42 at a salary commensurate with qualifications. Applicants must have a doctoral degree in Medical, Biological, Behavioral & Social Sciences, Physical, Mathematical, Health Sciences or equivalent. Experience in clinical or laboratory research, research administration, or biomedical training program administration is required. The incumbent must have executive level management and supervisory experience. Full position requirements and detailed application procedures are available in the vacancy announcement (# OD-08-240885-T42) at www.usajobs.opm.gov. To be considered for this position, you must submit your Curriculum Vitae to: Damita Cleveland, Department of Health and Human Services, 31 Center Drive, 4B41, Bethesda, MD 20852. For additional information, contact Damita Cleveland at 301-496-1443. All applications must be postmarked by the closing date, February 26, 2008.

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