The National Library of Medicine (NLM) is seeking a Supervisory Bioinformatics Specialist to work in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) to lead the ClinicalTrials.gov program. As a national resource for molecular biology information, NCBI's mission is to develop new information technologies to aid in the understanding of fundamental molecular and genetic processes that control health and disease. To learn more visit: NLM/NCBI.

Duties

As a Supervisory Bioinformatics Specialist, you will: Be responsible for the day-to-day first line supervision of professional staff as well as providing oversight to contract staff. Interface with senior staff to ensure that objectives and policies are compatible with needs and goals. Develop new initiatives related to bioinformatics, clinical trials, and emerging technologies. Provide authoritative technical oversight for bioinformatics projects. Prepare complex analyses of various bioinformatics research efforts to assist advisory groups in recommending new and/or continuing program emphases. Interact with other divisions, offices, centers, institutes, or government agencies on bioinformatics issues and in coordinating bioinformatics and data management. Serve as spokesperson and actively participate in programs and initiatives relating to computational biology in the areas of bioinformatics, genomics, systems biology, and mathematical modeling.

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 a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education.
• Position requires Financial Disclosure.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Supervisory Bioinformatics Specialist, GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a 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 the 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). In addition, in order to qualify for a Supervisory Bioinformatics Specialist, GS-0601, at the GS-15 level, you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: directing and deploying bioinformatic efforts in support of strategic plan initiatives; identifying informatics needs of researchers and managing large bioinformatics data systems; analyzing and overseeing the development and implementation of new cutting-edge technology relating to bioinformatics; evaluating educational materials for use by the research community in creating, adopting and adapting terminology; presenting best practices related to bioinformatics research terminology and other similar activities. 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. 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. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12182315

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 Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Douglas Bruno
• Phone: 240-406-8230
• Email: [email protected]