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Scientific Director
Division of Intramural Research Programs
The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP). The Scientific Director, DIRP will lead and manage a vibrant basic, behavioral and clinical research program with a budget of approximately $160 million and a staff of over 1,000, including 53 independent principal investigators and over 300 pre/post doctoral and visiting fellows (http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov).
Assisted by a Board of Scientific Counselors, an external advisory group that undertakes rigorous reviews of the NIMH intramural research programs, the Scientific Director will be responsible for developing and implementing an overall vision for the DIRP that is consistent with the mission and strategic objectives of the NIMH. This effort would encompass the recruitment of new faculty, the expansion of the Division and its programs into several new, state-of-the-art research facilities on the NIH’s Bethesda, Maryland campus, and the management of scientific resources at the NIMH DIRP, including an extensive network of core services facilities, such as an fMRI Facility, a Transgenic Mouse Facility, and a Scientific and Statistical Computing Core, to name a few. It will also include working with other neuroscience Scientific Directors at NIH to development trans-NIH initiatives.
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in the biomedical sciences, with broad senior-level research experience and experience in direct administration of a research program. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Support and resources are also available to allow the Scientific Director to lead his/her own research laboratory. Experience with NIH administrative policies, procedures, and operations is highly desirable but not essential.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, including a brief description of research and administrative experience, and a curriculum vitae and bibliography to: Chair, NIMH Scientific Director Search Committee at NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov or at 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 8235, MSC 9669 Bethesda, MD 20892-9669 (for express or courier delivery use Rockville, MD 20852). Review of applications will begin on May 5, 2008, but applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled. For questions contact Dr. Thomas Insel, Director, NIMH at tinsel@mail.nih.gov.
The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
