Job opening: Scientific Program Specialist
Salary: $86 962 - 167 336 per year
Published at: May 20 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located in the Division of Aging Biology (DAB), Division of Neuroscience (DN), Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), Division of Behavioral and Social Research (DBSR) and Division of Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology (DGCG) of the National Institute of Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Duties
If you are selected at the GS-13 level, you will perform the following duties:
Develop procedures, criteria and standards for use in evaluating the biomedical training and educational programs and conduct surveys to evaluate program effectiveness in relation to the needs of the organization.
Serve as an advisor to management and staff in the planning, development, presentation, and evaluation of complex translational research training and education programs.
Perform studies and analyses to support research and training in studies and analyses of aging biology, geriatrics, genetics, genomics, and populations studies.
Design, develop and coordinate biomedical training and curriculum development activities with other federal, state, and local public and private organizations, colleges and universities, and the local public.
Participates in the ongoing marketing of the scientific programs and participates in the scientific research career opportunities programs at various colleges and universities, giving presentations on these biomedical research training opportunities.
If you are selected at GS-12 level, you will essentially perform the same duties as those at the full performance level, described above, however, duties may be less complex and may be performed under closer supervision or with more detailed guidance.
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.)
- 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.
- Position requires Education - Submission of transcripts are highly encouraged.
Qualifications
Minimum Education Requirement:
You must possess 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 this 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).
Additional Qualifications:
You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: Providing advice and guidance on the planning and management of scientific research programs related to genomics, genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, population studies, and/or Alzheimer's disease; reviewing the development of guidance for the scientific research studies and projects; and drafting reports and documents on scientific research projects.
You qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying 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: providing scientific and technical support for the planning and management of scientific research programs and initiatives related to genomics, genetics, neuroscience, epidemiology, population studies, and/or Alzheimer's disease; providing guidance to research teams in completing scientific research studies and projects; collaborating on scientific research program activities; and preparing final reports and documents on scientific research projects and data for review by senior leadership.
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/12397574
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.
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Contacts
- Address National Institutes of Health
6701 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892
US
- Name: Lucia Guerra
- Phone: 3015948068
- Email: [email protected]