Are you ready for an exciting career that could help improve millions of lives around the world?

Then consider joining the scientific and medical forces at NIAID. As part of the Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) at NIAID, the Parasitology and International Programs Branch (PIPB) is responsible for planning and conducting programs of extramural research aimed at understanding the biology of protozoan and helminth parasites and their interaction with the human host as well as theirvectors and intermediate hosts. DMID/PIPB has the following scientific opportunity available:

Medical Officer

As a Medical Officer, the selected candidate will provide leadership and scientific/medical expertise and guidance in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of translational and clinical research concepts, projects and initiatives to appropriate advisory groups; identify opportunities and problem areas, research gaps and relevant program needs and make recommendations for and facilitate new research efforts, clinical studies, clinical trials or other initiatives; and communicate with grantees/contractors, cooperative group members/representatives and others on policy interpretation, merit review and evaluation processes and procedures, and on decisions, concerns or other issues/matters of a medical/scientific nature. The selected candidate will also oversee and advise on translational and clinical studies of parasitic diseases.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must possess an M.D. or D.O. and have experience in translational and/or clinical research to examine the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. Research experience in bacteriology, mycology, virology, parasitic and other tropical diseases, or vector biology is required. Experience with clinical studies including developing and/or writing protocols, managing clinical study sites, and evaluating adverse and serious adverse events is desirable. Investigational product development, Phase I through Phase III clinical trials experience and knowledge of regulatory controls is also desirable. Board certification or eligibility in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Infectious Diseases is highly desirable.

This vacancy is being advertised under the Title 5 hiring authority. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen. Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available.

To apply for this vacancy, please visit:

http://usajobs.opm.gov. Vacancy announcement number: NIAID-07-160850 DH - Medical Officer, GS-602-13/14 Salary: $81,190 - $118,828 plus a Physicians Comparability Allowance up to $30,000 may be paid. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resource Specialist For questions, you may call 301-402-0957 or e-mail apply4jobs@niaid.nih.gov. Deadline for receipt of applications is March 9, 2007.

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Are you ready for an exciting career that could help improve millions of lives around the world?

Then consider joining the scientific and medical forces at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). NIAID, the second largest institute of the world-renowned National Institutes of Health (NIH), supports and conducts basic, applied and clinical research to better understand, treat, and prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (DMID) is an extramural research Division of NIAID. The Division supports extramural research related to the control and prevention of diseases caused by virtually all human infectious agents (over 250 pathogens) except HIV. DMID is seeking applications from exceptional candidates for the following position:

Deputy Director. DMID

As an extramural research Division, DMID supports a wide variety of projects involving various human pathogens and ranging from basic to clinical research, through the development and evaluation of new drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics. DMID-supported research involves many scientific areas including bacteriology and mycology, biodefense, emerging infectious diseases, enteric diseases, microbial genomics, parasitology, respiratory diseases, sexually transmitted infections, vaccine development, and virology. The Division also participates in global partnerships and maintains a drug development program.

The selected candidate serves as Deputy to the DMID Director and fully shares responsibility for managing DMID's national / international extramural research program. In collaboration with the Director, the Deputy fully participates in both the planning, administration, development, and evaluation of DMID's research programs, and in directing, overseeing, and evaluating DMID's on-going activities through subordinate supervisors, projects leaders, program specialists, and contractor employees. The Deputy represents the Division and the Institute at national and international meetings and conferences; makes scientific/clinical presentations at scientific/medical meetings; and serves as a key scientific advisor to DMID Branch Chiefs, Office Directors and NIAID. The chosen candidate has the ability to encourage participation and partnering with public and private/commercial entities to transition basic research knowledge into the development of products that will improve human health in the U.S. and globally.

Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, be a U.S. Citizen, and exhibit a broad scientific vision; an ability to lead a staff; and a demonstrated expertise in managing a broad and complex biomedical research program. The chosen candidate will posses the interpersonal and communication skills required to interact effectively with representatives of academia, private industry, national and international research and health organizations, the media, and the general public.

This vacancy is being advertised under the Title 5 and Title 42 hiring authorities. Salary is commensurate with experience and a full package of benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave and savings plan (401K equivalent).

For the Title 5 vacancy, applicants must be a U.S. citizen. To apply for this vacancy, please visit http://usajobs.opm.gov. Specific application procedures apply. Vacancy Announcement Number: NIAID-07-162175-DE, Supervisory Research Program Manager, GS-601-15, Open: 12/5/05 -1/26/07.

For the Title 42 vacancy, Non-citizens may apply. Please send your curriculum vitae and bibliography to: Pamela Mcnnes, DDS, MSc(Dent), Director Center for Integrative Biology and Infectious Diseases (CIBID), NIDCR/NIH, Building 45/4AN12B, Bethesda, MD 20892. Direct inquires to: Dr. Pamela Mcnnes via email: pmcinnes@nidcr.nih.gov or at 301 -443-8618.

The deadline for receipt of all applications is January 26, 2007.

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