Program Director, NCI Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program
Category : Alumni
The Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program (EGRP) in the National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) welcomes applications from researchers with training and experience in cancer epidemiology or related epidemiologic specialty areas (such as environmental or genetic epidemiology).
APPLICATION SUBMISSION
For more information and to apply, visit the links below, open January 18 through January 27, 2023.
Delegated Examining (Open to the Public)
• GS-12/13/14 Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer) Merit Promotion (Open to Status Candidates)
• GS-12/13/14 Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer)
ABOUT EGRP
EGRP supports research in human populations to understand determinants of cancer occurrence and outcomes and translate findings to clinical and public health interventions. Learn more about EGRP’s research areas and the active grants in EGRP’s portfolio.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
EGRP’s scientific staff are part of a scientifically energizing and collegial environment, with ample opportunities
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Manage a portfolio of research conducted at academic institutions across the United States and
internationally on topics such as clinical, environmental, genomic, and nutritional epidemiology, as well as cancer survivorship;
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Identify scientific gaps and opportunities in NCI’s research portfolio and develop novel research and funding priorities to cultivate a diverse portfolio of research;
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Lead and participate in cross-disciplinary collaborations across NIH and in public, private, and academic sectors;
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Develop national and international scientific programming (e.g., symposia, special journal issues and supplements, conferences, and workshops); and mentor fellows.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified candidates will have a degree in epidemiology with expertise in cancer epidemiology or specialty areas of epidemiology as they relate to cancer research (e.g., environmental or genetic epidemiology). The candidate should have experience leading scientific projects, the ability to work effectively with a variety of transdisciplinary groups and organizations, experience working independently and collaboratively in scientific teams, excellent public speaking and writing abilities, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications. More information about educational requirements for various grades is available on https://www.opm.gov/policy- data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF
ANNOUNCEMENT DETAILS
NCI Shady Grove is located in Rockville, MD.
The anticipated full-time position is based in Rockville, Maryland, and is classified as a GS 12/13/14 onwww.usajobs.gov. Excellent benefits will be provided. For more information about federal employment, seehttps://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/. This announcement is for a career position within the US government and requires US citizenship. This position will be subject to a background investigation. Educational qualifications verified by official transcripts and submission of a Confidential Financial Disclosure OGE Form 450 will be required.
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. Learn more.
CONTACT
For questions about the position, please contact nciEGRPjobs [at] mail [dot] nih [dot] gov.
