Job Summary
The Intramural Research Program (IRP), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking an outstanding Tenure-Track or Tenure-Eligible Investigator to lead the Neural Computation of Motivation and Decision-Making Section, which is part of the Behavioral Neuroscience Research Branch (BNRB) of the IRP. We are seeking a candidate who is committed to scientific excellence.
The selected candidate will receive independent resources from NIDA for funding start-up costs and on-going program operations and will be responsible for managing these resources (budget, human resources, and space). NIDA will provide laboratory and office space adequate to establish an outstanding research program at the Biomedical Research Center, located on the Johns Hopkins Bayview Campus in Baltimore, MD. The broader NIH campus and the NIDA IRP in Baltimore provide a rich and highly interactive neuroscience environment.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must use nonhuman primate behavioral models and possess an M.D. and/or Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in pharmacology, neuroscience, or related fields. Criteria for selection include substantial experience in behavioral pharmacology and neuroscience, and a strong publication record on neuropharmacological mechanisms underlying substance use disorders. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other research groups within NIDA (e.g., neuroimaging) and therefore should demonstrate a proven ability to establish and sustain collaborative work across multiple disciplines. The position can be filled as either a Tenure-Track or Tenure-Eligible Investigator.
Benefits
Full federal benefits are included. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
Foreign 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. Learn more about Foreign Education.
Reasonable Accommodation
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.