This position is located within the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), Division of Intramural Research (DIR), NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (NUDP).

Duties

Independently design, organize, and conduct original research experiments. Develop new methods, techniques and procedures. Determine time and resources required to perform the experiments and establish plans and schedules. Analyze results of experiments to determine whether data generated is accurate and valid. Identify unusual or unexpected results and their probable causes and recommend rerunning experiments or modifying conditions as necessary.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Geneticist, GS-0440 position, you must have a bachelor's degree in genetics or one of the basic biological sciences that include at least 9 semester hours in genetics; or a graduate degree in a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. In addition, in order to qualify for a Geneticist at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: managing, designing, planning and implementing experiments in genetics; developing new research methods; evaluating progress of genetics experiments; analyzing research data for publication in scientific journals. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12147078

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Nathaniel Balsley
• Email: [email protected]