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Deputy Scientific Director Position Available
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Employer
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National Institutes of Health
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Position
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Deputy Scientific Director Position Available
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Submitted
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June 14, 2010
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Deadline
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August 11, 2010
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Website
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www.niaaa.nih.gov/ResearchInformation/IntramuralResearch/AboutDICBR
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The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking an exceptional candidate for the position of Deputy Scientific Director to work as an active partner with the Scientific Director in leading the intramural activities of the Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research (DICBR). The DICBR’s research programs are broad in scope - including basic, translational, and clinical research in such areas as integrative neuroscience, in vivo and molecular physiologic studies, metabolic control, clinical and translational research, cellular signaling, neurogenetics, and liver disease. The existing faculty is an outstanding group of internationally recognized biomedical researchers covering a wide range of basic and clinical research topics. http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/ResearchInformation/IntramuralResearch/AboutDICBR/.
This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for the right individual to share responsibility in providing visionary leadership to an organization dedicated to uncovering new knowledge and technologies, from basic to clinical. A candidate is sought who is committed to scientific excellence, understands the intellectual benefits of collaborative approaches and applies that to identify emerging areas of opportunity and will work across the research community to design and implement strategies for successful research outcomes. The incumbent will contribute to the mission of the organization by serving as liaison between the NIAAA and outside entities in negotiating research and material transfer agreements and will contribute to cutting edge in trans-NIH scientific and clinical collaborations. In addition, the incumbent will serve as the Training Director for the DICBR assuring excellence in training and mentoring for our future scientific leaders.
Applicants must have a M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, as well as senior-level research experience, knowledge of research programs in one or more of the scientific areas noted above and demonstrated successful experience in managing a complex research program or organization. The candidate should be a strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively to solve problems and to make informed decisions.
To be considered for this position, please submit a curriculum vitae, bibliography and at least three letters of reference (via .pdf or Microsoft word format only – paper applications will not be accepted) by the closing date to:
L. Michelle Bennett, Ph.D.
Search Committee Chair/Deputy Scientific Director, NHBLI
c/o Ms. Roberta Greif
niaaadepsdrecruit@mail.nih.gov
For inquiries please contact Ms. Trish Scullion via email at pscullion@mail.nih.gov or Ms. Roberta Greif @ Bertie@mail.nih.gov
The closing date for receipt of applications is August 11, 2010
The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities.
The HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
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