Program Director, Stroke

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Division of Neuroscience

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is seeking a Health Scientist Administrator (Program Director) in the Neural Environment Cluster.  The successful candidate will manage/co-manage a portfolio of research grants, cooperative agreements and/or contractors to support this area of neuroscience research.  S/he will oversee extramural activities in cellular mechanisms of stroke and cerebrovascular biology.  The successful candidate will also work with program staff to strengthen programs in the basic, translational and clinical research in this area.

Qualifications


NINDS is seeking a candidate with:

  • A doctoral degree and post-doctoral training are strongly preferred.
  • Expertise in research towards understanding stroke or cerebrovascular biology.
  • Applicants must demonstrate that they have worked independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical behavioral health, or health-related research and/or served effectively in research program administration in these fields. 

The NINDS is a leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and the nervous system at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NINDS provides funding and resources for basic, translational and clinical research through various funding opportunities within the three Divisions of Neuroscience, Clinical Research and Translational Research

Located within the Division of Neuroscience, the Neural Environment (NET) Cluster provides oversight of grants focused on basic neuroimmunology, neurovirology, neural vascular biology, and the blood brain barrier as well as on basic, translational and clinical research on stroke, multiple sclerosis, CNS and PNS tumors, neuro-AIDS, prion diseases, and CNS infections. Program Directors in the NET Cluster work closely with colleagues in other NINDS Divisions and NIH Institutes to provide oversight and expertise on grants and contracts relevant to the research focus of the Cluster. 

How to Apply


Interested candidates should send the following to Dr. William Daley:

  • Current CV
  • Letter of introduction describing experience and interest in this position

 Application materials will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.  

Additional Application Information

All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the search process without a signed release from candidates.

Who May Apply:  You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to be considered for this position. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration.  Selection for this position is dependent upon successful referral from a Health Scientist Administrator announcement (GS-13/14 and GS-15 Non-Supervisory position) on the website USAJOBS

Global Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer) announcements will be launching in May 2024 for which the announcement links will be provided.  Please make sure to address the required qualifications that are listed in the previous announcements provided below in order to be successfully considered for this position.

Related Information

Delegated Examining (Open to the Public)

 Merit Promotion (Open to Status Candidates)

Salary and Benefits

The position will be filled under a Title 5 GS-601-13/14 or GS-15 appointment. Salary is commensurate with the experience and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available, including retirement, health and life insurance, leave, and savings plan (401K equivalent).  

Equal Opportunity Employment

All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the search process without a signed release from candidates. HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. 

 

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