Job ContactDivision/Office/BranchNIH HEAL Initiative
The Division of Neuroscience (DON) at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is seeking a Health Program Specialist (HPS) for the NIH HEAL Initiative and NINDS Pain Portfolio. The HPS will support the HEAL and Pain Program Directors and Program Managers within the Systems of Cognitive Neuroscience Cluster.
Qualifications
Attributes of the successful candidate include:
- Demonstrate expertise, experience and/or educational background in neuroscience or related discipline.
- A PhD and postdoctoral work is not required but is preferred.
- Experience in neuroscience and pain therapeutics and pain research is a plus but not required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Plan, coordinate, and screen proposed projects for their interest and appropriateness for extramural grant programs at NINDS.
- Provide scientific support in planning, coordination, evaluation and communication of research in therapeutic development to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conceive, design and perform detailed analysis of scientific and/or administrative factors affecting research program priorities and performance in the areas of specialty.
- Serve as representative on committees and working groups, focusing on areas of programmatic expertise.
- Evaluate grant program supported by NINDS by tracking applications, success rates, activities and spending of grant recipients to inform future funding and policy decisions.
- Prepare and make oral presentations to NINDS leadership and staff, NIH staff and the extramural community.
- Provide guidance to grantees on their research objectives, funding opportunity requirements, compliance documentation and safety monitoring plans.
- Work with Program Directors to ensure that tasks relevant to the scientific administration of assigned grants are performed accurately and in a timely fashion.
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the qualifications listed should send the following to Michael Oshinsky, Ph.D.
- Current curriculum vitae
Additional Application Information
Applications will be accepted via upcoming job announcements for "Scientific Program Specialist", "Scientific Program Analyst", “Health Specialist” or “Health Program Specialist” GS-601-11/12/13 on USAJOBS.gov.
If you are currently a Federal employee or work in NIH Intramural, detail opportunities are available.
Related Information
Salary and Benefits
This is a Federal GS-0601-11, GS-0601-12 or GS-0601-13 position. Level is based upon individual qualifications and professional experience. A full benefits package is available, which includes Thrift Savings Plan participation, health, life and long-term care insurance.
Equal Opportunity Employment
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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