Positions Available at the NIMH

[Dennis Glanzman]

We are currently recruiting outstanding scientists to fill the following 
four positions at the National Institute of Mental Health in Bethesda, MD.



Interdisciplinary Scientist (GS-180/401/601/602-13/14)
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required.  This position is open to all 
qualified applicants.
Salary Range:  $60,890.00 - $93,537.00
For further information:  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/orm/pmb/nimh000112.htm

The incumbent of this position has primary responsibility for the Basic 
Neuroscience Centers Program, and works closely with other program staff of 
the Division of Neuroscience and Basic Behavioral Science to assure that 
the appropriate substantive expertise is brought to bear on all aspects of 
this program. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for the 
programmatic evaluation of research grant applications based on the 
scientific value and pertinence to the interest of this program's 
objectives which have been approved by a review committee and the National 
Advisory Mental Health Council. The incumbent makes recommendations for the 
funding of approved grants for which the incumbent is responsible; 
regularly consults with other staff members of the Office and Division to 
advise on program content as it pertains to the program area; attends 
scientific meetings and conferences to ensure that program objectives and 
developments are related to the needs of the field, and to present and 
explain the activities and objectives of the program as well as to present 
material and chair sessions. The incumbent organizes meetings (workshops, 
symposia, conference, etc.) on relevant topics; maintains knowledge of the 
rules, regulations, guidelines, ethics, and public policy concerning the 
use of humans and animals in research. The incumbent also provides adequate 
exchange of information with other Offices, Branches, Divisions, and 
Institutes, various other Federal agencies, professional groups, and 
scientific and private organizations; cooperates with these groups and 
agencies regarding research problems and serves as a working member 
analyzing and evaluating these research endeavors within the scope of the 
program.



Interdisciplinary Scientist (GS-180/401/601/602-13/14)
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required.  This position is open to all 
qualified applicants.
Salary Range:  $60,890.00 - $93,537.00
For further information:  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/orm/pmb/nimh000110.htm

The incumbent of this position provides scientific guidance and direction 
for a major research program -- the Integrative Neuroscience of 
Schizophrenia, Mood and Other Brain Disorders Program. This Program 
constitutes a major segment of the Branch and is designed to support 
research probing matters fundamental to knowledge of integrative, 
cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience as they relate to brain disorders 
and complex mental disorders. The position requires broad competence in 
basic neuroscience as the incumbent will provide scientific guidance and 
direction for this program. The incumbent performs duties in three major 
areas: project management and administration; program leadership and 
development; and personal scientific activities. For example, the incumbent 
is expected to analyze current research activities and program needs and 
identify areas under development that relate to integrative, cognitive, and 
behavioral neuroscience research as related to brain disorders relevant to 
mental health. He/she monitors new developments in the field and identifies 
research opportunities in areas not yet explored; provides technical advice 
to grantees and contractors on programmatic, scientific, and/or technical 
issues, including the design, development and implementation of projects 
and related activities; and organizes and/or represents the Institute at 
scientific meetings, symposia, and conferences on  related topics.



Interdisciplinary Scientist (GS-180/401/601/602-13/14)
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required.  This position is open to all 
qualified applicants.
Salary Range:  $60,890.00 - $93,537.00
For further information:  http://www.nimh.nih.gov/orm/pmb/nimh000111.htm

The position to be filled is Chief of the Cognitive Neuroscience Program in 
the Behavioral and Integrative Neuroscience Research Branch (BINRB). This 
branch plans, supports, and conducts programs of research, research 
training, and resource development in the neurobiological basis of 
behavioral processes, focusing on cognition, learning and memory, and 
psychopharmacology, as well as computational, theoretical, and related 
studies. The Cognitive Neuroscience Program represents a major segment of 
the Branch and is designed to develop and support basic neurobehavioral 
studies focusing on cognitive research to provide fundamental knowledge to 
understand, evaluate and treat emotion and mental disorders.

The position requires broad competence in basic neuroscience as the 
incumbent will provide scientific guidance and direction for this program. 
The incumbent performs duties in three major areas: project management and 
administration; program leadership and development; and personal scientific 
activities. For example, the incumbent is expected to analyze current 
research activities and program needs and identify areas under development 
that relate to integrative, cognitive, and behavioral neuroscience research 
as related to brain disorders relevant to mental health. He/she monitors 
new developments in the field and identifies research opportunities in 
areas not yet explored; provides technical advice to grantees and 
contractors on programmatic, scientific, and/or technicalissues, including 
the design, development and implementation of projects and related 
activities; and organizes and/or represents the Institute at scientific 
meetings, symposia, and conferences on related topics.



Assoc. Div. Dir Program Analysis & Management (GS-180/401/601/602-14/15)
Eligibility: U.S. citizenship is required.  This position is open to all 
qualified applicants.
Salary Range  $71,954.00 - $110,028.00
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/orm/pmb/nimh000113.htm

This position is located in the Division of Neuroscience and Basic 
Behavioral Science (DNBBS),  National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). 
This Division oversees NIMH funding of extramural  research programs in the 
areas of basic and clinical neuroscience, genetics, therapeutics 
development, basic behavioral science, and research training in these 
areas. Oversight functions include the analysis and evaluation of the 
current state of these fields, the national research portfolio, and 
developing research opportunities in the etiology, treatment, and 
prevention of brain and behavioral disorders.

As Associate Division Director, the incumbent assists the Director in the 
day-to-day scientific and administrative management of the Division's 
research grant and contract portfolio. He/she is responsible for the 
continuous review and evaluation of the Division's research grant and 
contract supported activities designed to further understand the etiology, 
treatment, and prevention of brain and behavioral disorders relevant to 
mental health. Activities include: translating emerging needs into programs 
and goals for the NIMH; monitoring program growth and recommending new 
program emphasis or direction, adjustments to existing programs, or 
complete shifts in existing programs in order to maximize the impact of the 
overall mental health extramural research program; leading or arranging 
collaborative research efforts with professional scientific groups to bring 
the effective interaction of ideas and methods and synthesizing the results 
into cohesive studies. The incumbent serves as the Division's authority for 
research grants and contracts administration and management policy matters. 
As such, he/she assesses ongoing or proposed programs for Agency and 
Departmental grant and contract policy compliance; reviews all new or 
proposed grants and contracts policy issuances; develops policy positions 
and represents the Division in the development of Institute and Agency 
policy on extramural research.

The incumbent assists in the formulation and presentation of budget 
requests and justifications for the Division's programs to the NIMH, NIH 
and Congress. Develops information and guidance for research, consultant 
and advisory groups, and members of Congress, Office of Management and 
Budget, and scientific and lay organizations. Maintains liaison with 
similar activities carried out in the NIMH, NIH, HHS, other governmental 
agencies and professional and scientific organizations to avoid duplication 
of effort and to exchange relevant information. Represents the Institute on 
committees and working groups, at professional and staff meetings, and 
regular and ad hoc meetings.