Overview
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
The Office of Research Training and Special Programs (ORTSP) within the Division of Extramural Activities, NIAID, seeks applications from highly talented and motivated individuals to serve as a supervisory research training officer (RTO). The NIAID RTO position will provide leadership for the institute’s extramural training and career development programs across NIAID.
ORTSP serves as the primary organization that provides leadership and expert guidance in research training, small business, and biomedical research workforce diversity programs supported by the institute. ORTSP develops NIAID-wide oversight of research training, career development, and small business research programs; provides outreach and training opportunities for trainees, early-stage investigators, and small business communities; develops policies and conducts program evaluations; conducts foreign post-award training workshops; oversees a small portfolio of grants to train research administrators at foreign institutions receiving NIAID grants; and develops funding opportunities to support women and individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in the biomedical workforce. ORTSP offers unparalleled opportunities to work on exciting and challenging research initiatives in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
The NIAID RTO position oversees and coordinates programs of national scope, including extramural fellowships, institutional training grants, career development awards, research education awards, and loan repayment awards, and directs the work of subordinate staff. The NIAID RTO plans, develops, implements, and evaluates policies and procedures relevant to these programs and provides leadership in the development and implementation of program activities, initiatives, and strategic planning, including the recommendation of new initiatives as well as modifications of ongoing activities to the ORTSP Director, program officers, and senior NIAID officials.
Responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Provide in-depth technical and administrative leadership and expert knowledge to others at all levels within the institute and across NIH
- Provide information and general guidance to research training applicants
- Provide advice and guidance for the NIAID diversity supplement program (supplements include the Research Supplements to Enhance Diversity, the Research Supplements to Promote Reentry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers, and the NIAID Primary Caregiver Technical Assistance Supplements) to support talented, well-prepared, and diverse investigators to conduct research in the areas of allergic, immunologic, and infectious diseases
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen
- Demonstrated experience working independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical behavioral health or health-related research and serving effectively in research program administration in these fields
- Demonstrated familiarity with NIH research training and career development funding mechanisms and policies
- A clear, demonstrable passion for training the next generation of investigators in biomedical research
- Bachelor’s degree, or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained).
To Apply
Visit the Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator (Research Training Officer) vacancy announcement #NIH-NIAID-MP-24-12442763 (HHS-wide only), at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/802055800, to submit your application through USAJobs.gov. The application period is open from August 19, 2024 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 23, 2024.
In addition to your application, candidates are encouraged to express interest in the position by emailing the following to Dr. Zhuqing “Charlie” Li at liz@niaid.nih.gov:
- Curriculum vitae
- A letter of interest
For salary information, refer to the vacancy announcement. A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. This position is subject to a background investigation.
Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Visit NIAID Careers at https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/careers for more information about NIAID and additional career opportunities.
HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community through its training and employment programs.
