The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Division of Neuroscience. The Division of Neuroscience (DON) oversees NINDS’s largest extramural research portfolio spanning basic neuroscience and mechanisms of neurological disease, discovery of therapeutic targets and proof of concept studies to reduce the burden of neurological disease and conditions worldwide. DON staff oversee a base research portfolio with an annual budget of over $1 billion in grants and over $6 million in R&D contracts. The DON Deputy will work with the DON Associate Director in coordinating neuroscience research within DON and with two other extramural science Divisions – the Division of Translational Research and the Division of Clinical Research. The Deputy Director will also work with the Associate Director to coordinate efforts with the Division of Extramural Activities which oversees scientific review, grants management, research integrity and rigor and training and diversity programs. Together with the Associate Director, s/he will oversee approximately 52 professional staff. Information about NINDS can be found at https://www.ninds.nih.gov/.

LOCATION: Bethesda, Maryland

Qualifications:

This individual should have expertise as a neuroscientist (Ph.D. or M.D. level) and extensive experience as an extramural executive such as a research administrator. S/he should have demonstrated leadership ability and organizational skills and the ability to collaborate with researchers and other stakeholders in the neuroscience community. S/he should have experience in developing and setting strategic priorities, communicating and promoting scientific policies, managing human and financial resources and budgetary planning. The applicant should be known and respected within the neuroscience community.

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The Deputy Director, Division of Neuroscience will be appointed at a salary commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The position will be filled under a Title 42(f) excepted service appointment and a full package of federal benefits will be provided including leave, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent).

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT/FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:

The National Institutes of Health inspires public confidence in our science by maintaining high ethical principles. NIH employees are subject to Federal government-wide regulations and statutes as well as agency-specific regulations described at the NIH Ethics website. We encourage you to review this information. The position is subject to a background investigation and requires the incumbent to complete a public financial disclosure report prior to the effective date of the appointment.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION:

NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:

Applicants should electronically submit a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, full contact details for three (3) references, and prepare two (2) statements: a vision statement and a statement that addresses the specific qualification requirements (please limit each statement to two pages). Review of applications will begin on June 22, 2020 and applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled. You may contact Dave Owens, Ph.D. Search Committee Chair, with questions and for more information about this vacancy at DeputyDirector_DONSearch@ninds.nih.gov.

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