If you are an experienced Psychologist AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health! This position is located in the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Clinical Research (CCR), Pediatric Oncology Branch (POB). The position is a Not-To-Exceed 3 years appointment, with the possibility to be extended for an additional 1 year (maximum 4 year appointment).

Duties

Serve as Psychologist with full professional responsibility for findings, interpretations, decisions, recommendations and reports. Coordinate scholarly review of literature involved in complex and difficult areas of specialization. Prepare reports for senior staff to use in program planning and evaluation and information dissemination. Serve on inter agency committees and task forces, which are organized for the purpose of addressing problems and issues relevant to the specialized area. Supervise, mentor, and train assistants in the collection, coding, and statistical analysis of data.

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, please submit transcripts with your application.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement In order to qualify for a Psychologist, GS-0180 position, you must have successfully completed a 4 year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major or equivalent in psychology. Additional Qualifications In addition, in order to qualify for a Psychologist, GS-0180 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: serving as a psychologist with full professional responsibility for research findings, interpretations, decisions, and reports; providing recommendations regarding the development or improvement of psychology programs; designing and evaluating psychology research studies; and presenting scientific information to both scientific and non-scientific personnel. 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/12388766

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: Rashad Gibson
• Phone: 3014350933
• Email: [email protected]