The National Institute of Mental Health's Office of Clinical Research is seeking highly skilled candidates for three vacancies in the Human Research Protection Branch (HRPB) and the Clinical Trials Operations Branch (CTOB). HRPB is responsible for the oversight of human research protection and data and safety monitoring at the NIMH. CTOB provides educational support, training, and consultations regarding clinical trial design, protocol development and good clinical practice.

Duties

Contributes to a range of staff functions involving planning, policy development, and analysis necessary for key policy and program decisions by the division leadership. Develops reports and other staff documents on policies, programs, plans, research accomplishments, and other activities. Maintains awareness of scientific and legislative developments and issues having implications for current and planned health, social science, and/or bioethics research and research training programs. Consults with a wide range of individuals who are involved in scientific research to identify major issues, roadblocks, and potential actions necessary for policy development and interpretation.

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.
• Ensure you list ALL conditions of employment in this section or in the Additional Information section.

Qualifications

You must meet at least of the one following basic Office of Personnel Management prescribed occupational series requirements (GS-0101, GS-0601) described in the following two questions. You do not need to meet the requirements for both occupational series. All education, unless completed outside of the U.S., must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the education was completed. FOR THE GS-101 SERIES: In order to qualify for this position in the GS-101 Social Science Series, you must: A. have a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in the behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to this position; OR B. have a combination of education and experience that provided me with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field; OR C. have four years of appropriate experience demonstrating that I have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. FOR THE GS-601 SERIES: In order to qualify for this position in the GS-601 General medical and Healthcare Series, you must have a bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. In addition to the above education requirement, in order to qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research proposals and studies to ensure safe and rigorous research 2.) Summarizing and explaining health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research findings for various audiences (e.g., general public, scientists). 3.) Assisting with the development and implementation of programs, policies, or procedures to guide health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research. 4.) Collaborating with organizational stakeholders to develop/establish health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research plans. AND 5.) Evaluating health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research findings using qualitative (e.g., content analysis) and quantitative (e.g., regression) methods. In addition to the above education requirement, in order to qualify at the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Evaluating health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research proposals and studies to ensure safe and rigorous research 2.) Summarizing and explaining health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research findings to various audiences (e.g., general public, scientists). 3.) Developing and/or implementing policies, programs, or procedures to guide health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research. 4.) Collaborating with senior-level leadership (e.g., chief scientist, directors) to develop plans for conducting health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research. 5.) Evaluating health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research findings using qualitative (e.g., content analysis) and quantitative (e.g., regression) methods. AND 6.) Designing and/or implementing strategies to improve the effectiveness (e.g., timeliness, goal accomplishment) of a health-related (e.g., biomedical, behavioral) research program. 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. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12571440

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: Brittany Williams
• Phone: 301-435-5721
• Email: [email protected]