Scientific Director, National Eye Institute
National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, DHHS
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The NIH is the center of medical and behavioral research for the Nation
---making essential medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The National Eye Institute's Scientific Director (SD) leads the Division of Intramural Research, which includes over 20 world-class Principal Investigators in basic and clinical vision research, 7 Core services, and over 300 research staff and trainees. The SD provides executive-level programmatic leadership and administrative oversight for intramural research at the National Eye Institute (NEI), including development of long-range plans to guide, and where possible, to integrate basic, translational, clinical and public health research efforts. This position offers a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals with a commitment to scientific excellence as well as the enthusiasm and innovative thinking to lead a dynamic and diverse organization to chart the future of vision research. The SD, working with the Director, Deputy Director and Clinical Director, also provides executive-level scientific leadership, oversight, and direction to the NEI.
Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree in the field of biomedical sciences and have senior-level research experience and outstanding scientific knowledge of vision research programs in one or more scientific areas related to visual disorders, mechanisms of visual function, preservation of sight, or the special health problems and requirements of the blind or those with low vision.
The successful candidate for this position will be appointed at a salary commensurate with experience and accomplishments, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided.
In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in a maximum telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to telework upon your appointment.
If you are ready for an exciting leadership opportunity, please see the detailed vacancy announcement at https://hr.nih.gov/jobs/search/executive/job-49641.
Application packages must be received by January 31, 2022 ET for consideration in the initial review period.
Please contact Cindy Best at bestc@nei.nih.gov for questions and/or additional information.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers and encourage applications from women and minorities.
About National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health, DHHS
NIH offers unique opportunities for a scientific leader: opportunities for collaboration with an extensive community of NIH scientists who have broad expertise across all fields of biomedical research, and a funding model that facilitates the conduct of long-term and high-impact science that can be difficult to undertake in other research environments. The presence of both clinical and basic disciplines at the NIH provides opportunity for translational ventures including "first in human" studies, and the NEI has a strong commitment in these areas. The NEI achieves its mission in multiple ways. The NEI (1) drives innovative research to understand the eye and visual system, and prevent and treat eye diseases; (2) seeks to reduce the impact of blinding eye diseases and preserve sight; (3) fosters collaboration to develop new ideas and share knowledge across other fields; (4) recruits, inspires, and trains a talented and diverse new generation to strengthen the vision workforce; (5) improves quality of life for people who are blind or have low vision and eliminates health inequities; and (6) disseminates eye health information. The DIR is a component of the NEI Intramural Research P...rogram (IRP). The DIR also serves the broader NIH community through collaboration and participation in trans-NIH initiatives and special interest groups.
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