Job ContactDivision/Office/BranchDivision of Translational Research
Location: Montgomery County, MD
The Division of Translational Research (DTR) at the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is seeking a Health Program Specialist (HPS) for the Blueprint Neurotherapeutics Program and the Pain Therapeutics Development Program. These programs are designed to facilitate therapeutic development for neurological disorders and pain conditions, supporting both academic and small business researchers. The HPS will coordinate operations within both multi-Institute programs, conduct and present program portfolio analyses and spearhead outreach activities.
Successful candidates who have a PhD degree preferably in neuroscience are strongly preferred. Post-doctoral experience in scientific research is not required, but is also preferred. Additional experience in pain research and/or drug discovery is beneficial for success in this position.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrate expertise, experience and/or educational background in neuroscience or related discipline.
- A PhD and postdoctoral work is not required but is preferred.
- Experience in neuroscience and pain therapeutics is a plus but not required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Plan, coordinate, and screen proposed projects for their interest and appropriateness for extramural grant programs at NINDS.
- Provide scientific support in planning, coordination, evaluation and communication of research in therapeutic development to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conceive, design and perform detailed analysis of scientific and/or administrative factors affecting research program priorities and performance in the areas of specialty.
- Serve as representative on committees and working groups, focusing on areas of programmatic expertise.
- Evaluate grant program supported by NINDS by tracking applications, success rates, activities and spending of grant recipients to inform future funding and policy decisions.
- Prepare and make oral presentations to NINDS leadership and staff, NIH staff and the extramural community.
- Provide guidance to grantees on their research objectives, funding opportunity requirements, compliance documentation and safety monitoring plans.
- Work with Program Directors to ensure that tasks relevant to the scientific administration of assigned grants are performed accurately and in a timely fashion.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume to Alexander Denker, PhD and Mary Ann Pelleymounter, PhD
- Applications will be accepted via upcoming job announcements for "Scientific Program Specialist", "Scientific Program Analyst", “Health Specialist” or “Health Program Specialist” GS-601-11/12/13 on USAJOBS.gov.
If you are currently a Federal employee or work in NIH Intramural, detail opportunities are available.
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Salary and Benefits
This is a Federal GS-11, GS-12 or GS-13 position. Level is based upon individual qualifications and professional experience. A full benefits package is available, which includes Thrift Savings Plan participation, health, life and long-term care insurance.
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