Working at NHLBI

These upcoming opportunities will be made available through www.USAJOBS.GOV external link when officially opened. You may enter the terms "NHLBI, Medical Officer" to find the specific announcement. NHLBI will use this announcement along with several other NIH Institutes and centers for their Medical Officer needs. Please complete all parts of the application by the posted closing date.

The Division of Lung Diseases (DLD) will be seeking a dynamic and innovative scientist (GS 602, 12/13/14) to foster cutting edge research on sleep disorders medicine and lung health and disease that will accelerate the application of basic research findings towards clinical application.

Physicians with research background, experience, and knowledge of pulmonary medicine, including lung fibrosis, pulmonary immunology, or sleep disordered breathing and circadian rhythm disorders is desired.

For more information on the Division of Lung Diseases, please visit the following page: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/dld/

Division of Cardiovascular Sciences (DCVS):

The Clinical Applications and Prevention Branch (CAPB) will be searching for a Medical Officer (GS, 602 13/14) to work on studies of the prevention and treatment of adult obesity.

The position will be located in which supports, conducts, and initiates population, community, and clinic-based research on the causes, prevention, and clinical care of cardiovascular diseases. CAPB research areas include but are not limited to obesity, physical activity, behavior-oriented trials, health services research, and cardiovascular risk prevention through the lifespan.

We will be seeking individuals with expertise and strong interest in:

Prevention and treatment of adult obesity

Individual and community engaged approaches to primary or secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Randomized intervention trials.

Relevant fields of medical specialization are internal medicine, preventive medicine, and family practice. We especially urge persons who meet the above description to apply if they also have:

Research interests relevant to the health of minority and underserved populations

The ability to communicate effectively with basic and clinical scientists from a variety of disciplines and with a sophisticated lay audience

The ability to synthesize new information and develop a broad vision of research that will advance disease prevention and treatment efforts.

The Heart Failure and Arrhythmias (HF&A) Branch will be searching for one Supervisory Title 38 Medical Officer GS-15 and one Title 38 Medical Officer (GS, 602 13/14). HF&A conducts and manages an integrated basic and clinical research program to study normal cardiac function and pathogenesis to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart failure and arrhythmias. It promotes opportunities to translate promising scientific and technological advances from discovery through preclinical studies to multisite and network clinical trials. The Branch supports areas in heart failure, arrhythmias, myocardial protections, and resuscitation.

Title 38 Medical Officer (GS, 602 13/14) uses his/her expertise and experience in either the areas of heart failure management and cardiac arrhythmias to provide leadership and direction for large-scale programs of national and international magnitude. The Medical Officer plays a major role in the setting of NHLBI program objectives, as well as the in the formulation and communication of NHLBI and NIH-wide programs, plans, and policies. The Medical Officer is medically responsible for clinical studies such as multicenter clinical trials and observational studies. Applicants must possess an M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with experience in clinical investigations, scientific research and expertise either in heart failure and arrhythmias. Applicants should have a broad understanding of the entire spectrum of basic and clinical research in these areas. Exceptional interpersonal skills are imperative.

Supervisory Title 38 Medical Officer (GS, 602 15) The Supervisory Medical Officer (Title 38) uses his/her expertise and experience in either the areas of heart failure management and cardiac arrhythmias to provide research leadership and direction for large-scale programs of national and international magnitude. The Supervisory Medical Officer plays a major role in the setting of NHLBI program objectives, as well as the in the formulation and communication of NHLBI and NIH-wide programs, plans, and policies. The Supervisory Medical Officer will have management skills to provide leadership to scientific and administrative staff. The Supervisory Medical Officer is medically responsible for clinical studies such as multicenter clinical trials and observational studies. Applicants must possess an M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with experience in clinical investigations, scientific research and expertise either in heart failure and arrhythmias. Applicants should have a broad understanding of the entire spectrum of basic and clinical research in these areas. Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, excellent leadership and management skills, and the ability to oversee a complex research program. Exceptional interpersonal skills are imperative

The Atherothrombosis and Coronary Artery Disease (ACAD) Branch will be searching for one Supervisory T38 Medical Officer (GS 602 15) and one Title 38 Medical Officer (GS, 602 13/14). ACAD conducts and manages an integrated basic and clinical research program to study the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of CAD and atherothrombosis. It is responsible for translating promising scientific and technological advances from discovery through preclinical studies to networks and multisite clinical trials.

Title 38 Medical Officer (GS, 602, 13/14) uses his/her expertise and experience in either the areas of atherothrombosis and coronary artery disease to provide leadership and direction for large-scale programs of national and international magnitude. The Medical Officer plays a major role in the setting of NHLBI program objectives, as well as the in the formulation and communication of NHLBI and NIH-wide programs, plans, and policies. The Medical Officer is medically responsible for clinical studies such as multicenter clinical trials and observational studies. Applicants must possess an M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with experience in clinical investigations, scientific research and expertise either in atherothrombosis and coronary artery disease. Applicants should have a broad understanding of the entire spectrum of basic and clinical research in these areas. Exceptional interpersonal skills are imperative.

Supervisory Title 38 Medical Officer (GS, 602, 15) uses his/her expertise and experience in either the areas of atherothrombosis and coronary artery disease to provide research leadership and direction for large-scale programs of national and international magnitude. The Supervisory Medical Officer plays a major role in the setting of NHLBI program objectives, as well as the in the formulation and communication of NHLBI and NIH-wide programs, plans, and policies. The Supervisory Medical Officer will have management skills to provide leadership to scientific and administrative staff. The Supervisory Medical Officer is medically responsible for clinical studies such as multicenter clinical trials and observational studies. Applicants must possess an M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with experience in clinical investigations, scientific research and expertise either in atherothrombosis and coronary artery disease. Applicants should have a broad understanding of the entire spectrum of basic and clinical research in these areas. Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, excellent leadership and management skills, and the ability to oversee a complex research program. Exceptional interpersonal skills are imperative.

For more information on the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, please visit the following page: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/dcvs/index.htm.

The Division for the Application of Research Discoveries (DARD) will be searching for the following positions: One Medical Officer (GS, 602 14) to develop and disseminate evidence-based approaches to reduce cardiovascular risk factors in adults and youth and one Supervisory Medical Officer (GS, 602 15) to develop and disseminate evidence-based approaches to improve health outcomes in lung and blood diseases, including asthma and sickle cell disease.

The following training, expertise, and knowledge are preferred:

Training and expertise in primary care, community health or public health, health services research, program evaluation, epidemiology, health promotion, behavioral science, systematic evidence reviews
Knowledge of cardiovascular, lung, or blood disease
Expertise in translating scientific evidence to clinical and community practice settings and/or in program evaluation. For more information on the Division of Applied Research Discoveries, please visit the following page http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/dard/index.htm

Future Opportunities

The following positions may be opened in the future (subject to change). The vacancies will be advertised on www.usajobs.gov external link and open to all US citizens. Use key word “NHLBI”. To apply, submit your application through the USAJOBS online system by the closing date.

Future Program Director Opportunity with the Division of Lung Disease

The Division of Lung Diseases, NHLBI is seeking dynamic and innovative scientists to foster cutting edge research on lung health and disease and accelerate the application of basic research findings towards clinical application. The Program Director (Medical Officer or Health Scientist Administrator) will join a team of skilled and committed individuals, who work with the world’s leading researchers to maintain a comprehensive knowledge of the state of science and identify important, emerging areas of lung research.

Program Directors advise the Institute on future scientific directions and devise initiatives that encourage research in critical areas. They assess the research progress of NHLBI grantees and serve as a resource to the pulmonary scientific community regarding NHLBI/NIH policies and procedures. Program Director candidates are expected to be scientists with a good understanding of how biomedical research is performed and expertise in basic or clinical pulmonary research, inflammation, or immunology. The position provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits packages, and job security. Training in NIH operations and polices will be provided.

US citizenship is required.

Director, Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination(GS-601-15)

The Division of Extramural Research Activities (DERA) is seeking a dynamic, innovative and accomplished biomedical/biotechnology executive with demonstrated scientific and entrepreneurial expertise to provide strategic vision and leadership for the Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination (OTAC).

The OTAC is charged with developing, implementing and leading translational research programs that create recognizable commercial value for discoveries and innovations during their gestational stages and facilitating their ultimate translation into new diagnostics, devices, therapeutics and tools. The Office is also charged with identifying emerging areas of translational opportunities, serving as a focal point for extramural researchers for information on NHLBI-wide small business technology development opportunities. For more information about the OTAC, please visit http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/dera/otac/index.html

The OTAC Director is an expert in entrepreneurism and technology advancement with the vision and unique skill set required to recognize commercial value in very early stage technologies, guide their scientific and business oriented risk-mitigating development and the capital acquisition activities required for their ultimate customer/patient deployment. These skills, gained through experience in both the academic research and the start-up/small business or industry sector, will provide the OTAC Director the capability to oversee and effectively manage existing NHLBI translational research technology development programs and the development of new programs and initiatives required to identify and advance innovations and technology platforms for research, diagnosis, treatment, control and prevention of cardiovascular, lung, blood and sleep disorders.

Major responsibilities include:

Use knowledge of biomedical technology market needs, regulatory approval pathways, business development, and the current state of the science, to develop and implement programs focused on emerging technologies with potential for high impact in the areas of prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment of cardiovascular, lung, blood, and sleep disorders.
Bring strategic alliances, and develop partnerships that enhance and enable the development, translation and deployment of advanced technology platforms that support the NHLBI mission.
Survey research and healthcare trends, determine technology development needs and develop initiatives that integrate with the NHLBI programs.
Organize and lead relevant workshops, conferences, and similar activities to facilitate communication and partnerships between investigators, NIH, private industry, and other technology development stakeholders.
Serve as a scientific liaison representing the NHLBI vision of strategic technology development to other Institute components, NIH scientists, Federal agencies, the small business and technology development communities, private industry and other stakeholders.
Oversee the development and implementation of SBIR/STTR programs focused on emerging technologies of national importance in the areas of prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment of cardiovascular, lung, blood, and sleep disorders from both the extramural community and the NHLBI intramural program.
Oversee the development of a grants and contracts portfolio supporting the development of advanced technologies towards commercialization.
Supervise OTAC staff.

Requirements: Applicants must possess a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree and biotech/ biomed (e.g. therapeutic, diagnostic, device, tools) research experience. Although not required, an MBA degree or equivalent experience is preferred. Biomed/biotech industry research, development and commercialization experience including knowledge of intellectual property development, regulatory and reimbursement requirements as well as impeccable leadership and communication skills are required.

How to Apply: the vacancy will be posted on USAJOBS for 10 days in early 2013. All applicants must apply through www.USAJobs.gov. US Citizenship is required. For further information, please contact:

Eric W. Padmore, MHSA
Program Analyst & Project Manager, OTAC
Email: Eric.Padmore@NIH.gov
Tel: (301) 594-0859

Business Development Specialist (GS-601-12/13/14) in the Office of Translational Alliances and Coordination (OTAC)

The Business Development Specialist will be responsible for managing the scientific and business outreach coordination for a full range of cross-cutting small business technology development projects and activities in the OTAC. The incumbent will provide oversight, analysis, and business/technical management to the SBIR/STTR research projects. Responsibilities of the position include activities such as drafting solicitations; evaluating the effectiveness of short and long-term SBIR projects, providing advice to the OTAC Director and NHLBI senior-level scientists regarding strategic SBIR technology development; establishing internal and external contacts to foster the development of programs and identification of opportunities for SBIR technology research support and collaboration; facilitating scientific collaborations between NHLBI, NIH, DHHS and other Federal agencies, industry and the private sector; and building public-private partnerships to ensure best practices and exchange information.

Requirements: Candidates for the position must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree and biotechnology or biomedical research experience. The ideal candidate for the position will also have an MBA degree or equivalent experience, gained in the biomedical or biotechnology industry environment through hands-on exposure to commercializing a biomedical technology (e.g. therapeutic, diagnostic, device, tool). US citizenship is required.

For further information, please contact:

Eric W. Padmore, MHSA
Program Analyst & Project Manager, OTAC
Email: Eric.Padmore@NIH.gov
Tel: (301) 594-0859

How to Apply: The job announcements will be posted on www.usajobs.gov external link (use keyword: NHLBI) for 10 days. Interested candidates must submit an online application to the USAJOBS announcement by the announcement’s closing date.

Division of Cardiovascular Sciences Opportunities

Clinician Scientist (Medical Officer)

The NHLBI is seeking one or more dynamic cardiologists or internists with clinical research leadership experience to join the Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Research Program in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences.

The Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Research Program provides leadership for and supports basic, translational and clinical research on the development, maturation, and functioning of the heart throughout all stages of life. This Program is instrumental in driving the direction of the nation’s biomedical science in these areas and promotes opportunities to translate promising scientific and technological advances from basic discovery through preclinical studies to multi-site clinical trials. The Program currently has an active leadership role in trials and networks such as:

COAG (Clarification of Optimal Anticoagulation through Genetics), BARI-2D, FREEDOM

Heart Failure Network, Pediatric Heart Network

Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium

The successful candidate will:

Participate in setting the national strategic direction for clinical research on cardiovascular disease

Develop translational and clinical research initiatives in areas where NHLBI needs to take leadership in order to advance the science

Participate as a scientific and administrative partner in NHLBI-initiated large projects, such as clinical trials and networks

For further information, please contact:

Gail Pearson, MD, ScD
Director, Adult and Pediatric Cardiac Research Program
pearsong@mail.nih.gov

Applicants must possess an MD or equivalent degree, with training and board certification in internal or cardiovascular medicine and experience leading clinical investigations. Ideal candidates will have an outstanding record of research accomplishments, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to oversee complex research programs.

Program Director, Atherothrombosis and Coronary Artery Disease Branch

The Atherothrombosis and Coronary Artery Disease (ACAD) Branch in the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences (DCVS), NHLBI is seeking an experienced basic scientist to serve as a Program Director to develop, implement, and manage basic and translational research programs in atherosclerosis, atherothrombosis (AT), and coronary artery disease (CAD). The ACAD Branch is the scientific home of the NHLBI’s integrated extramural research program related to the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of CAD and AT disorders. The Branch translates promising scientific and technological advances from basic discovery through preclinical studies and multi-site clinical trials. The Program Director will be providing scientific, strategic, and administrative leadership in identifying new directions for AT and CAD research; manage investigator-initiated research grants, and cooperatively participate in activities to accomplish the goals of the Branch, Division, Institute, and NIH.

The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in basic and/or translational research focused on developing new knowledge in the area of atherosclerosis, AT, and CAD. Prior experience in research studies focused on such fields as genetics and genomics, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, vascular biology, immunology, and/or biomedical engineering under grants, fellowships, and R&D contracts is desirable. The knowledge of biosensors, imaging technologies, genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic methodologies, regenerative and reparative medicine, and gene therapy will be valuable. Applicant must possess a PhD, or MD, or MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicant must demonstrate that they have worked independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical research. This experience may have been gained through active involvement in initiating research projects, developing protocols, conducting studies, documenting findings, interpreting results in journals, supervising staff, and managing the budget. Skill in communicating scientific, programmatic and policy information to lay and scientific audiences, and a strong publication record are expected.

For further information, please contact:

Yves Rosenberg, MD, MPH, Acting Branch Chief, ACAD
rosenbey@nih.gov

Research Training Opportunities

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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Benefits Information

2012 Salary Table, General Schedule (GS)

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Federal Employees' GroupLife Insurance (FEGLI)

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Federal Holidays

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Last Updated: November 2012