These positions are located in the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Extramural Program Divisions. The incumbents must possess the expertise, experience and/or education, background relevant to the scientific mission of NINDS.

Duties

Plan, coordinate, and screen proposed projects for scientific interest and appropriateness for extramural grant programs at NINDS. Provide scientific support in planning, coordination, evaluation, and communication of research in neuroscience and neurology to internal and external stakeholders. Conceive, design, and perform detailed analysis of scientific and/or administrative factors affecting research program priorities and performance in specialty areas. Evaluate grant, cooperative agreement, and contract-based programs supported by NINDS by tracking applications, success rates, activities and spending to inform future funding and policy decisions. Prepare and make oral presentations to NINDS leadership and staff, NIH staff and the extramural community. Work with Program and Division/Office Directors to ensure that tasks relevant to the scientific administration of assigned grants, contracts, and/or cooperative agreements are performed accurately and in a timely fashion.

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 (please provide transcripts).
• Position requires financial disclosure: OGE Form 450.

Qualifications

Basic Education Requirement: In order to qualify for a Health Program Specialist (Neuroscience), GS-0601, position you must have successfully completed a full 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 form 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 the Health Program Specialist (Neuroscience) at the GS-11 level, you must: 1. Have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in biomedical or related fields, or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a related field; OR 2. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: coordinating and/or conducting research projects in neuroscience, neurology or related fields; managing or conducting translational or clinical biomedical research; reviewing and revising reports relevant to biomedical research; AND organizing information and presenting findings involving neuroscience related medical and scientific subjects to the scientific community. OR 3. Have a combination of graduate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: coordinating, evaluating and/or conducting research projects in neuroscience, neurology or related fields; analyzing biomedical research to assess effectiveness of research strategies; analyzing alternatives and recommending solutions to problems affecting conduct of research studies; AND writing and editing neuroscience related biomedical research reports and scientific material for presentations. To qualify at the GS-13 level: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal Government, performing the following types of tasks: planning, coordinating and assessing proposed research projects in neuroscience, neurology or related fields for their interest and appropriateness for funding; analyzing the effectiveness of scientific research strategies of proposed research projects; developing and presenting neuroscience related scientific material at conferences and workshops; AND providing advice to other researchers on the performance, planning or management of research projects. 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/12394253

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.

If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, 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 packages. 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: Meghan Bailey
• Phone: 301-827-2958
• Email: [email protected]