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Scientific DirectorNational Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Scientific Director, Intramural Research Program (IRP). The Scientific Director, IRP will lead and manage a vibrant basic, behavioral and clinical research program with a budget of approximately $78 million and a staff of over 480, including 28 independent principal investigators and approximately 78 pre/post doctoral and visiting fellows (http://www.drugabuse.gov/DIR/). Assisted by a Board of Scientific Counselors, an external advisory group that undertakes rigorous reviews of the NIDA intramural research program scientists and their research programs, the Scientific Director is responsible for developing and implementing an overall vision for the IRP that is consistent with the mission and strategic objectives of the NIDA. This effort includes the recruitment of new faculty, managing the NIDA IRP’s scientific resources (including a vivarium, an off-site clinical residential facility, and an 80-slot treatment research program) as well as building trans-NIH scientific collaborations and participating in trans-NIH research initiatives. Applicants should be able to facilitate translation of basic neuroscience of addiction into clinically useful treatments, and should be able to facilitate initiatives that bring together intra- and extramural investigators and infrastructure both within and outside of NIH. Applicants must have an M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree in the biomedical sciences, with broad senior-level experience in both research and in direct administration of a research program. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence. Support and resources are also available to allow the Scientific Director to lead his/her own research program. Application ProcessSalary is commensurate with experience and a full package of Civil Service benefits is available including retirement, health and life insurance, long term care insurance, leave and savings plan (401 K equivalent). Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, including a brief description of research and administrative experience, CV, bibliography, and a list of up to five individuals who can serve as references to: Stephanie Jones, Office of Human Resources, National Institutes of Health: NIDASDSearch@nida.nih.gov; Phone (919) 541-7913. For further information about the position, please contact the search committee chair: Eric Green, M.D., Ph.D. by email: egreen@nhgri.nih.gov or telephone (301) 402-2023. Applications will be reviewed starting October 1, 2009, and will be accepted until the position is filled. All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and will not be released outside the NIDA search process without a signed release from candidates. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities and individuals with disabilities. HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers This page was last reviewed on October 23, 2009.
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