Job ContactDivision/Office/BranchOffice of the Director
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Joint Appointment with the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN)
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), a significant research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for a Staff Scientist position in the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN).
While this position is with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Chief of the Section on Cellular and Cognitive Neurodevelopment (SCCN) holds a joint appointment as an Adjunct Investigator with NINDS. The NINDS supports and fosters collaborations between the SCCN and other NINDS labs, as well as provides access to shared NINDS research resources.
Neurodevelopment is an often-understudied area of neurobiology in determining the origins of diseases and disorders. However, SCCN is conducting a whole gamut of cutting-edge studies on the development of circuits and behavior in the primate brain This includes but is not limited to, molecular, cellular, behavioral, and physiological approaches to understanding how the complex and highly reproducible architecture of the brain emerges, in addition to how minor perturbations during specific epochs of brain development can lead to significant manifestations in adulthood, including neuropsychiatric and neurological disorders.
Qualifications
The position is subject to a background check.
Responsibilities for this position include:
The successful applicant will be responsible for performing independent and cutting-edge research on studies related to the role of thalamocortical circuits in the development of cortical networks and function. They will be expected to broaden the technical and intellectual capacity within SCCN and develop cutting-edge tools and resources. In addition, the individual will support and train lab members, establish and conduct collaborative research, attend and present at national and international meetings, and assist in writing manuscripts.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following to Dr. James A. Bourne via e-mail at: james.bourne@nih.gov:
- Current curriculum vitae
- A one-page statement of research interest
- Three letters of recommendation
Please submit applications between July 10, 2023 to August 9, 2023. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Additional Application Information
The position is open to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens.
Related Information
Salary and Benefits
The Staff Scientist 1 will be appointed at a salary commensurate with their qualifications and experience. In addition, full federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and saving plan (401K equivalent), are available.
Equal Opportunity Employment
HHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.