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Supervisory Health Scientist Administrator

Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
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Summary

Thank you for your interest in this position. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Research Branch, will accept applications through vacancy announcement NIH-GR-DE-21-11098004 on May 17, 2021 - May 26, 2021 at the link below. We are not accepting applications through this announcement, NIH-NIMH-FA-21-11110919.

Please click the following link to review and apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/600509400.

Overview

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Job closed
Open & closing dates
05/11/2021 to 05/26/2021
Salary
$144,128 to - $172,500 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
Montgomery County, MD
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Trust determination process
Announcement number
NIH-NIMH-FA-21-11110919
Control number
600959200

Duties

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The Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Research Branch supports fundamental neuroscience research to define molecular and cellular processes impacting brain processes and functional effects across cells and circuits relevant to cognitive, affective, and social domains at the National Institute of Mental Health. The Branch Chief will oversee programs of research within the branch encompass neuronal and glial signaling, synaptic plasticity, neuropharmacology, neuroendocrinology, and neuroimmunology and serve as a Program Officer for Integrative Systems Pharmacology.

The Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience Research Branch plans, supports, and administers research programs focused on preclinical therapeutics development and fundamental brain neuroscience research spanning from intracellular signaling and integrative systems pharmacology to neuroimmune/neuroendocrine neurobiology. The branch programs' central goals the include the identification of novel targets, tools, and in vitro and in vivo assays in support of therapeutics development for mental illnesses. The selected candidate will oversee and supervise program officers who initiate, plan, develop, and direct NIMH extramural research programs administered by the Branch. The selected candidate will also serve as a program officer for a portfolio of grants, contracts, and/or cooperative agreements focused on Integrative Systems Pharmacology and will participate in collaborative activities with other NIH Institutes and Federal departments or agencies, as appropriate.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

See vacancy announcement during the open period for position requirements.

Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

  • We are not collecting applications through this posting.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
  • PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement, NIH-GR-DE-21-11098004.
  • We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s). Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions.
  • The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
  • The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
  • Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
  • Visit our Total Compensation page for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

See vacancy announcement during the open period for how you will be evaluated.

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