Job Vacancies - Recently Closed

The below NIGMS positions have recently closed. Applications are not being accepted at this time, however, to obtain additional information about a position, please email the point of contact listed in the Additional Information column. If you have applied to any of the positions listed below while they were open, your application is still under consideration until you are notified otherwise. 

Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), NIGMS

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Grants Managment Specialist

Multiple Positions

Division of Extramural Activities, Grants Administration Branch
NIGMS is recruiting for multiple Grants Management Specialist positions in the Grants Administration Branch (GAB) in the Division of Extramural Activities. GAB participates in the development of Institute policies on the business management aspects of grant and cooperative agreement awards and is responsible for processing all documentation necessary for administration of NIGMS extramural award programs. The Grants Management Specialists work closely and collaboratively with program officials throughout the life of each individual grant award, from issuance to closeout.

Ideal candidates will have significant previous experience working in NIH grants management and the ability to work collaboratively across the Institute.
This position has no educational requirement.
GS-9/11/12/13 Grants Management Specialists

Workplace Flexibilities such as: Remote and Telework will be offered.

Multiple Positions
Interested candidates should send their resume to Grace Olascoaga

Division of Management (DOM), NIGMS

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Deputy Chief Information Officer

Division of Management (DOM)
This position supports the NIGMS Chief Information Officer (CIO) in providing strategic leadership in all aspects of IT, devising strategic IT plans, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and ensuring that IT is utilized effectively. The position involves directing and managing the projects, tasks, and staff within the Information Resources and Management Branch (IRMB) in the Division of Management (DOM) of NIGMS.
This position has no educational requirement.
Supervisory Information Technology Specialist, 2210-GS-14

Workplace Flexibilities such as Telework will be offered.
Interested candidates should send questions to Jose Lopez

Division of Data Integration, Modeling, and Analytics (DIMA)

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Interdisciplinary Data Scientist

Data Modeling and Analytics Branch (DMAB), Division of Data Integration, Modeling, and Analytics (DIMA)
This position is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the use of data science for program evaluation, dashboarding, and data-driven decision making at one of the leading institutes at NIH in program evaluation and analytics, as well as an innovator in novel approaches to funding basic research, research training, and research capacity building.

This position in within the Data Modeling and Analytics Branch (DMAB) of the Division of Data Integration, Modeling, and Analytics (DIMA). DIMA serves as NIGMS' core analytics and decision support center for all data-driven discussions, decisions, evaluations, and actions. DIMA serves the Institute's Director, Deputy Director, Senior Staff, Scientific Divisions, and Program Staff by providing robust, timely, accurate, contextually appropriate, and actionable data and information that aid in the efficient administration of all NIGMS programs and in the proper stewardship of taxpayer resources.

Positions in DMAB cover a wide spectrum of data science areas in support of the NIH mission, including the use of inferential statistics to answer questions about NIGMS programs and processes, development of analytics platforms to provide staff with self-service data for decision-making, and the creation of models and algorithms for predictions and forecasts in support of Institute leadership planning. Data come from a variety of sources, and team members regularly make use of their expertise in data science to ensure the quality and alignment of information, to surface and understand the complex relationships influencing key factors of interest in the NIGMS grant portfolio, and to maximize the utility of data for answering critical questions that help NIGMS ensure its effective stewardship of taxpayer funds.

An ideal applicant would have a strong quantitative background with experience in the use of programming languages and statistical analysis to derive insights from complex and varied data sources. Candidates should have strong written and oral communication skills as well as a commitment to public service.
Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level degree with a major study in one of the following: an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences, Mathematics, statistics, computer science, data science appropriate to the work of this position
GS-12/13/14 — Interdisciplinary Data Scientist

Workplace Flexibilities such as Telework and Remote Work will be offered.
Interested candidates can connect with Andrew Miklos for questions.

Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry (PPBC), NIGMS

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Program Officer

Division of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biological Chemistry (PPBC)
Chemistry and Chemical Biology Branch
The Chemistry and Chemical Biology Branch is seeking a highly qualified scientist to serve as a program officer. The branch’s mission is to advance basic research in chemical catalysis, chemical biology, carbohydrate chemistry, natural product discovery, synthetic methods, and synthetic biology

The PPBC Division supports fundamental research aimed at obtaining a molecular-level understanding of biological processes and approaches to their control. Candidates should have proficiency in one or more research areas relevant to the branch and complement the expertise of current team members. Prior experience as an NIH scientific grant administrator is not required, although familiarity with the NIH extramural research funding process is advantageous. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential.
Bachelor’s or graduate/higher level advanced degree in a biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or other discipline related to the work of the position.
GS12/13/14 – Biologist Scientist Administrator

Workplace Flexibilities such as Telework will be offered.
Interested candidates should send their resume to Miles Fabian



Division for Research Capacity Building (DRCB), NIGMS

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Program Officer

Division for Research Capacity Building (DRCB)
Research Advancement Programs Branch or Networks and Development Programs Branch
DRCB is seeking a highly qualified Program Officer for our Division for Research Capacity Building (DRCB) who will be responsible for the management of grants that support research and provide resources for research infrastructure enhancement and capacity building in the basic, translational, and clinical biomedical sciences. The chosen candidates will manage IDeA and/or SEPA programs and may contribute to other programmatic activities as opportunities and needs emerge - see the DRCB website for information on all of our programs.

IDeA (Institutional Development Award) is a congressionally mandated suite of programs to build research capacity in states that historically have had low levels of NIH funding. It supports competitive basic, clinical, and translational research, faculty development, and infrastructure improvements in all scientific areas supported by the NIH. Program officers are actively involved in pre-application consultations and the coordination of post-award activities funded through the Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), the IDeA Clinical and Translational Research (CTR) programs, and the IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) programs. Support for both basic and clinical programs is expected to increase over the next few years.

The SEPA program supports educational activities for pre-kindergarten through grade 12 to ensure that students and teachers from all communities and regions of the country have the opportunity to pursue further studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Candidates should have broad knowledge of biomedical and STEM research. Experience with vertebrate animals, human subjects, or clinical trials is a plus. Prior experience as an NIH scientific grant administrator is not required, although familiarity with the NIH extramural research funding process is advantageous. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential.
Bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level advanced degree in a biomedical field, including the biological and physical sciences and other disciplines related to the work of the position.
GS-12/13/14 – Health Scientist Administrator

(Program Officer)

Workplace Flexibilities such as Remote Work and Telework will be offered.
Interested candidates should send their resume to Krishan Arora