Chief, Microbiology Review Branch-A

Scientific Review Program

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

 

The Scientific Review Program (SRP) in the Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual with strong leadership skills to serve as chief of the Microbiology Review Branch-A (MRB-A). SRP manages the peer review of grant applications and contract proposals submitted in response to NIAID-initiated requests for applications; program announcements; requests for proposals; Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contracts; and broad agency announcements. These initiatives address Institute-specific needs and announce funding opportunities that may be awarded as a research project (R01, R21) or program project (P) grant, cooperative agreement (U), research career development award (K), institutional training grant (T), conference grant or cooperative agreement (R13, U13), or contract (N01). SRP staff participate in initiative development, work to help formulate and guide peer review strategies to meet new or unusual requirements—most recently to effectively review applications proposing development of vaccines and therapeutics to address COVID-19 and potential future pandemics—and collaborate closely with NIAID’s extramural program divisions and the DEA Office of the Director. MRB-A manages the review of initiatives sponsored by the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and is one of four branches in SRP that include a second Microbiology Review Branch, an AIDS Review Branch, and an Immunology Review Branch, the latter of which manage the review of initiatives sponsored by the Division of AIDS and the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation, respectively. The branch chief oversees up to 18 staff members that include the deputy chief, scientific review officers, and multiple review specialists and serves on an 11-person SRP management team alongside branch and deputy chiefs from the other SRP branches.

 

Candidates interested in learning more about the position in SRP can send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to jay.radke@nih.gov.

 

Qualifications

Required

Candidates must be U.S. citizens and demonstrate that they have worked independently in planning, organizing, and conducting biomedical behavioral health or health-related research and served effectively in research program administration in these fields.

 

Preferred

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree from an accredited college or university.
• Competitive applicants are accomplished scientists or administrators with expertise in one or more areas of priority to NIAID and have a demonstrated understanding of how biomedical research is organized and conducted.
• The preferred candidate is expected to have a strong interest in organizational leadership, demonstrated communication skills, a strong interest in innovation, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively, set priorities, and contribute effectively as a member of the SRP management team. 

 

To Apply

Visit USAJobs.gov and access the global recruitment health scientist administrator (scientific review officer) vacancy announcements NIH-GR-DE-21-11224142 (U.S. citizens) and/or NIH-GR-MP-21-11224146 (status candidates) from September 20 through September 29, 2021.

 

Visit NIAID Careers for more information about NIAID and additional career opportunities.

 

The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.