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National Institutes of Health Supervisory Physician (Research) in Montgomery County, Maryland
Summary Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory Physician (Research) position. The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities will accept applications through vacancy announcement number NIH-GR-DH-24-12424509 from 06/28/2024 through 07/03/2024 at the links below. Please click the link to review and apply: NIH-GR-DH-24-12424509 We are not accepting applications through this announcement (NIH-NIMHD-FA-24-12416569). Responsibilities NIMHD Recruiting Supervisory Physician (Research) GS-15 NIMHD is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of supervisory GS-15 Physician (Research) within DCHSR, DCHPS, and DIBBS with strong scientific expertise in performing or leading research that expands the understanding of the health characteristics of racial/ethnic minority groups or other populations with health disparities and/or improving minority health and reducing health disparities. Because of the cross-cutting mission of NIMHD, candidates to this position are expected to embrace and champion scientific areas within the Division's scope of work and beyond their area(s) of interest and expertise. The incumbents will serve as expert supervisory Physicians responsible for providing scientific and technical leadership and direction to promote high-quality research that addresses gaps in knowledge in minority health, and in areas of high public health relevance for populations that experience health disparities, as well as mentor and supervise program officials within NIMHD's three extramural divisions. The Ideal candidate For DCHSR, candidates must have substantial experience in clinical research (e.g., clinical trials or interventions, translational medicine, patient-oriented research), and/or health services and/or health care policy research, particularly as it relates to health/health care disparities. Having current or recent direct patient care experience will be a plus. For DCHPS, candidates must have substantial experience in research on interpersonal, family, neighborhood, community and societal-level mechanisms and pathways that influence disease risk, resilience, morbidity, and mortality in health disparity populations. For DIBBS, candidates must have substantial experience in biobehavioral and/or social science. Candidates with multidisciplinary experience in biological sciences, behavioral sciences and or social sciences particularly as it relates to minority health and health disparities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates must submit applications through the global recruitment announcements via USAJOBS. This position is based in Montgomery County, MD. These global recruitment announcements are open between June 24 to July 3, 2024. Requirements Conditions of Employment See vacancy announcements during the open period for position requirements. Qualifications See vacancy announcements during the open period for position requirements. Education See vacancy announcements during the open period for position requirements. Additional Information We are not collecting applications through this posting. This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. A one-year supervisory trial/probationary period may be required upon selection/ placement. 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 also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration. 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 and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.