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Selected NHLBI Vacancies
| Position Title |
Location |
Salary
and Grade |
Closing
Date |
Pediatric and Interventional MRI Core Facility Director |
Bethesda, MD |
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications |
June 15, 2009 |
| Clinical Research Nurse NHLBI-09-347272-DH |
Bethesda, MD |
$75,215 - $113,007
GS -12/13 |
June 22, 2009 |
| Nurse Practitioner NHLBI-09-347193-DH |
Bethesda, MD |
$86,927 - $113,007
GS-13 |
June 26, 2009 |
| Staff Scientist, Mitochondrial Biology Laboratory |
Bethesda, MD |
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications |
June 30, 2009 |
| Clinical Trials Specialist NHLBI-09-343455-CR-DE |
Bethesda, MD |
$102,721 - $133,543
GS-14 |
July 8, 2009 |
| Director, Office of Global Health |
Bethesda, MD |
Competitive salaries commensurate with experience and qualifications |
July 31, 2009 |
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Director, Office of Global Health
The NHLBI is seeking a dynamic and innovative global health expert to provide strategic leadership for the Office of Global Health (OGH). The OGH represents the NHLBI to other national and international organizations, governments, and private sector; develops policies and facilitates collaborations related to global health issues; provides leadership and coordination for multi-lateral programs with selected countries; and provides policy guidance and coordination on refugee health policy issues.
The OGH Director provides executive leadership, manages the Office’s programs and activities, and serves as a global health advisor to the NHLBI Director. The OGH Director promotes and supports public health research and training initiatives internationally to reduce disparities in global health, advocates in the areas of critical importance to the global populace, and establishes and nurtures internationally-renowned programs congruent with NHLBI’s Strategic Plan. The OGH Director will collaborate with national and international leaders and partners on international activities designed to enhance the NHLBI and NIH’s global health research capacity building efforts. This will include building scientific centers of excellence in the developing world to be stimulated by NHLBI, but whose long-term sustainability must be independent of the Institute. The OGH Director will create a strategic plan in global heart, lung and blood research, and then will implement this plan through the formation of alliances and collaborations with scientists in universities, government biomedical research, and public health funding agencies in countries deemed important for strategic work and implementation. The OGH Director will oversee 8-12 center contractors in developing countries whose objectives are to develop faculty and staff capable of conducting independent and collaborative research, and to train future non-communicable chronic disease investigators at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels. These programs are expected to stimulate clinical, epidemiologic, health services and outcomes, health policy, translational and behavioral research. As a key member of the senior leadership of the Institute, the OGH Director has a broad sphere of responsibilities that include the development of priorities and goals and collaborating with closely aligned programs across the NHLBI, NIH, DHHS and other Federal agencies. These programs will build public health research capacity and develop human capital in the nations and countries of the greatest need. Working in collaboration with other NIH Institutes, Federal agencies, and organizations in the developing world, the OGH Director addresses the public health challenges in the most critical areas, including chronic heart, lung, and blood diseases, obesity, bioethics, medical informatics, environmental and occupational health, maternal and child health, and others.
Requirements:Applicants must possess a MD or equivalent doctoral degree with clinical experience and expertise in the areas of chronic diseases, public health, population and prevention sciences, epidemiology, as well as behavioral, socio-cultural, and environmental aspects of global health. The incumbent must be an experienced educator and administrator, with scientific expertise in global health research and education and leadership experience in several regions of the world: Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, Australia, and/or New Zealand. The incumbent must have impeccable personal qualities, integrity, vision, collaborative philosophy, and outstanding communication skills.
How to Apply: Please submit your cover letter, CV and three letters of recommendation to Marianna Mertts, Ph.D., Office of Workforce Management, NHLBI, 6705 Rockledge Drive, Rockledge 1, Suite 6070, Bethesda, MD 20892. You can mail your application package or submit electronically to merttsm@nhlbi.nih.gov. If you need additional information, please call Marianna Mertts at (301)496-1763. Your application package must be received by July 31, 2009. All information provided by candidates will remain strictly confidential and will not be released outside the NHLBI search process without a signed release from candidates.
Pediatric and Interventional MRI Core Facility Director
An expert is sought in the area of Diagnostic and Interventional MRI to direct the NHLBI Core Pediatrics MRI Facility, Division of Intramural Research (DIR).
The successful applicant will interact with and liaise among Principal Investigators in the DIR and Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) toward clinical development of diagnostic and interventional cardiovascular MRI for pediatric research subjects. The applicant will direct Core Facility personnel in the maintenance and operation of a NIH 1.5T scanner in preclinical development in comparable facilities at the DIR. The applicant will develop new clinically-relevant techniques in diagnostic and interventional imaging in collaboration with DIR scientists, and will have access to the core catheter and hardware fabrication facilities at NHLBI for interventional devices.
More detailed information about the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research may be found at: http://dir.nhlbi.nih.gov/ .
Requirements: We are seeking an experienced scientist (with Ph.D. or equivalent) with an outstanding track record in clinically-relevant MRI research. Prior experience in pulse sequence programming, image reconstruction, and/or coil engineering is highly desirable. A track record of collaboration with clinical and non-clinical investigators is essential. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
How to Apply: Applications must be received by June 15, 2009. Applicants should submit the following: cover letter highlighting key qualifications; current curriculum vitae with complete bibliography; names and addresses of four references; and a one-page summary of applicant’s philosophy of core facility operation. PDF versions of documents sent by electronic mail are strongly preferred. Materials should be sent to:
Dr. Robert S. Balaban c/o: Zach Mitchell, Administrative Officer, NHLBI, by email: mitchellz@mail.nih.gov;
or by regular mail: Building 10, Room 7N220, 10 Center Drive MSC 1670, Bethesda, MD 20892-1670.
Staff Scientist, Mitochondrial Biology Laboratory, Translational Medicine Branch
The successful candidate would join a group of investigators examining the molecular and cellular biology of mitochondrial regulation in the development of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. The focus of the research is to augment our understanding how the mitochondrion is regulated at the molecular level to modulate function in diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The laboratory focuses on the regulatory role of numerous proteins including the sirtuin and park family members in mitochondrial biology. The research work will integrate genetic, proteomic and biochemical approaches in animal disease models and/or in cell culture.
Requirements: Applicants should have a Ph.D. and/or a M.D. with postdoctoral experience in molecular biology and/or biochemistry. Prior studies involving identification of protein chemistry, mitochondrial biochemistry, molecular biology and experience with transgenic mice would be advantageous. Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. A full package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc) is available.
How to Apply: Closing date for receipt of applications is June 30, 2009. Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references to:
Michael N. Sack, M.D., Ph.D.
Investigator-Translational Medicine Branch
Building 10-CRC, Room 5-3150
10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892-1454, USA
Fax: 301-480-4599
Email: sackm@nhlbi.nih.gov
The following positions will be opened shortly (subject to
change). You may submit
your resume by Email for consideration for these or other
future job opportunities. This is not an official
application process.
Future Positions in the Division of Prevention
and Population Sciences
The Division of Prevention and Population Sciences is going
through an exciting period of expansion. The Division supports,
conducts, and initiates population-, community-, and clinic-based
research on the causes, prevention, and clinical care of
cardiovascular diseases. Research includes a broad array
of population-based epidemiologic studies; clinical trials
of interventions to prevent disease; studies of genetic,
behavioral, socio-cultural, and environmental influences
on disease risk and outcomes; and studies of the application
of prevention and treatment strategies to determine how
best to improve the quality of clinical care and public
health. Examples of programs we support include the Framingham
Heart Study, the Hispanic Community Health Study, the Women’s
Health Initiative, the Action to Control Cardiovascular
Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) trial, and the HMO-based nationwide
Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN). Among our research
growth areas are physical activity, behavior-oriented clinical
trials, health services research, and vascular risk prevention
beginning in childhood.
- Program Director / Health Scientist Administrator in Clinical Applications and Prevention Branch
Advise and participate in the initiation, development, management, and evaluation of research projects, including multi-center clinical trials of cardiovascular disease prevention, including behavioral/lifestyle factors, health services/outcomes research, and women’s health. Participate in policy formulation and scientific direction.
Requirements: US Citizenship and PhD or equivalent doctoral degree. Expertise in intervention research in 1) the role of nutrition, physical activity and other behavioral factors (e.g., smoking) in the primary and secondary prevention of CV disease; 2) prevention and treatment of obesity and other risk factors related to cardiovascular disease; 3) community based approaches to primary or secondary prevention of CV disease is preferable.
- Program Analyst in Clinical Applications and
Prevention Branch – 2 positions available
Plan, evaluate, and manage activities central to effective
branch operations, including coordination of activities
related to NHLBI Advisory Council processes, oversight of
grants administration, development and implementation of
timetables for work products, and management and evaluation
of Branch initiative development processes.
Requirements: US Citizenship and
BS/BA, RN, or MS/MPH degree or equivalent. Preference will
be given to RN, or MS/MPH in health sciences, management
or relevant discipline; knowledge of quantitative analysis
techniques (including financial analysis and complex program
operations); and knowledge and mastery of general administrative
and management principles.
- Clinical Studies Coordinator in Epidemiology Branch – 1 position available
Manage protocol development and budgets; ensure protocol compliance with NHLBI guidelines; collaborate with data coordinating centers to prepare manuals of operation and other study documents; manage study site monitoring, performance evaluation, and training; function as an integral member of teams that initiate, develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate epidemiological investigations.
Requirements: US Citizenship and RN, MS/MPH, or PhD in health sciences or related discipline. 3-10 years experience in conducting or evaluating clinical or epidemiological research; and expertise in assessment of quality of study data and the safety and welfare of human subjects are preferable.
Future Positions in the Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
The Division of Cardiovascular Diseases (DCVD) provides leadership for a national and international extramural program in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) that integrates basic science and clinical research, including translational research, networks, and multicenter clinical trials. It designs, conducts, supports, and oversees research on the causes and prevention and treatment of diseases and disorders such as atherothrombosis; coronary artery disease (CAD); myocardial infarction and ischemia; heart failure; arrhythmia; sudden cardiac death; adult and pediatric congenital heart disease; cardiovascular complications of diabetes and obesity; and hypertension. It also supports and oversees research in vascular medicine and biologyand valvular, cerebral, renal, peripheral, and other cardiovascular disorders . The DCVD fosters biotechnological research in genomics, proteomics, nanotechnology, imaging, device development, cell- and tissue-based therapeutics, and gene therapy, and in their uses as they relate to CVD. It also supports training and career development programs in cardiovascular research at all educational levels from high school students to academic faculty, including programs for individuals from diverse populations.
- Program Director / Health Scientist Administrator/Medical Officer
in the Advanced Technologies and Surgery Branch (ATSB)
ATSB promotes the translation promising scientific and technological advances from discovery through pre-clinical studies to clinical trials. Areas supported by ATSB include:
- Diagnostics, including proteomics, genomics and other biomarker technologies, and imaging for disease identification and therapy guidance;
- Therapeutics, including tissue, cell and gene-based therapies, regenerative medicine, and development of devices for cardiovascular support and repair;
- Surgery, including improved surgical and image-guided approaches, and evidence-based clinical research to translate new therapies, technologies and surgical practices into clinical use;
- Enabling technologies such as bioinformatics, computational and systems biology, bioengineering, nanotechnology, and personalized medicine.
Program Director will manage and develop research portfolios in the areas of biomedical imaging, medical physics, and electronics; serve as the focus for coordination of this area of biomedical research supported by other NIH institutes, other government agencies and private organizations; participate in Institute-wide and NIH-wide committees and activities related to the scientific area of interest; attend meetings of study sections, review committees, and Council to provide policy, technical and scientific information; and provide critical scientific advice to the Branch Chief and Division Director.
Requirements: US Citizenship and PhD, or MD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Candidates are expected to be scientists or bioengineers with expertise in one or more of the following areas related to cardiovascular disease: biomedical imaging, medical physics, image processing, electronics, biomedical sensing devices, and diagnostic instrumentation.
- Program Director / Health Scientist Administrator/Medical Officer
in the Office of Research Training and Career Development (ORTCD)
ORTCD provides oversight, support, and information to over a thousand extramural investigators annually at all levels of career development, from pre-and postdoctoral candidates to established investigators. The research activities include the full spectrum of science within the missions of the Division's five branches. Among disorders studied are heart attack and failure, high blood pressure, stroke, and sudden cardiac death. Also prominent is cutting-edge research in genomics, proteomics, nanotechnology, bioengineering, cell-based therapeutics, and gene therapy.
Program Director will work with applicants from the reapplication phase, through the NHLBI funding decision process, and post-award follow-up; supervise a portfolio of research training grants and participate in training outreach efforts within the academic community; provide training presentations at regional and national meetings; work collaboratively with ORTCD and DCVD staff as well as participate in cooperative efforts with other Divisions and Institutes, and Federal and non-Government organizations to coordinate common training interests and partnerships.
Requirements: US Citizenship and PhD, or MD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Candidates are expected to be basic scientists or physicians, recognized as having major research experience and accomplishments in an area of basic or translational cardiovascular research, such as heart failure, stroke, atherosclerosis, and hypertension. Research experience in genomics, proteomics, nanotechnology, and molecular cardiology is preferable. The candidate should be broadly versed in the planning, conduct, and direction of basic research projects, research training/teaching activities, or multi-disciplinary and multi-centered research programs.
The Office of Education of the Division of Intramural Research coordinates and assists recruitment for all research training on the NIH campus. Programs are available within the Laboratories and Branches within the Division to provide specialized research training for high school students, college students, graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows and medical residents and fellows. The Office of Education provides assistance to applicants at each of these levels. NHLBI is committed to improving the representation of under represented groups, including minorities, women, and scientists with disabilities in the mainstream of basic and clinical research. The Office of Education website will provide you with more information and a way to apply for open positions.
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