Job Summary
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.
The Virology Branch (VB) within the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID), NIAID, seeks an exceptional and visionary leader to serve as chief of VB.
As part of its comprehensive extramural portfolio, VB supports research on a wide range of infectious diseases, including chronic diseases caused by hepatic viruses and the herpes simplex virus; diseases that are devastating to newborns, such as Zika and cytomegalovirus infections; and acute viral diseases with very high fatality rates such as rabies, yellow fever, and Ebola.
The chief of VB directs and manages a complex scientific program that stimulates basic, translational, and clinical research and advances product development for viral infectious diseases of national and international prominence. The incumbent serves as a science program leader in a Tier 2 position and reports to the DMID director.
The chief leads research to control and prevent infectious diseases caused by viruses other than HIV. The chief focuses on understanding the fundamental biology and pathogenesis and developing medical countermeasures for over 200 different viruses comprising over 20 viral families that impact human health, including but not limited to viral pathogens of pandemic concern.
The chief exercises broad influence on scientific programs aligned with United States and global health priorities and develops and articulates scientific priorities in concert with NIH and HHS goals and the context of broader public health goals. Leadership and supervision involve the strategic management of significant resources and the integration of portfolios that involve a broad range of viral infectious diseases, including potential pandemic threats.
Required Qualifications
- M.D. or Ph.D. in a biomedical science
- Demonstrated skills in the following areas:
- Independent and collaborative work in planning, organizing, and conducting basic and translational research in viral diseases
- Successful management of a multifaceted research portfolio
- Effective interactions across multiple sectors of government, industry, and academia
Competitive candidates will be widely respected by their peers for their scientific, managerial, or executive accomplishments and expertise.
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.