Job Posting: Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer)

Summary

We are looking for scientists to provide technical leadership and guidance to serve as Social and Behavioral Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officers) (SROs). SROs work in partnership with the scientific community to ensure that NIH identifies the most meritorious science for funding. In addition, at the GS-15 level, SROs fulfill senior responsibilities such as SRO training and development, referral officer, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) reviewer, etc.

Duties

• Assume responsibility for administering the review of applications assigned by the Chief of the Review Branch.
• Provide leadership and direction in the review of grants for programs of national and international scope and impact.
• Develop recommendations on the formulation and articulation of the NIH business policy, in effectively communicating pertinent aspects of nationally-recognized administrative matters.
• Develop policies and plans for strengthening agency and national programs of scientific and public urgency related to the review of various grant applications.
• Manage the initial scientific and administrative review of center grant, program project grant, and training grant applications.
• Appoint and manage review panels, including identification of qualified reviewers to evaluate all applications and proposals.
• Act as a liaison member of review panels and as a participant in national conferences, develop close working relationships with scientists in the field of interest.

Who Can Apply