March 11, 2022

Wanted: NIGMS Program Directors

UPDATE: These positions are now closed.

We’re recruiting scientists for positions in our Division of Genetics and Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (GMCDB) and Division of Training, Workforce Development, and Diversity (TWD). The successful applicants will be responsible for scientific and administrative management of a portfolio of research grants and/or research training and career development awards, and will stimulate, plan, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities related to their field of expertise.

The GMCDB positions support research grants focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying inheritance, gene expression, and development. Applicants should have expertise in the mechanism and regulation of genetics including basic molecular processes and cellular biology, as well as a doctoral degree in one of the sciences underlying these research areas. Contact Andrea Keane-Myers with any questions about these positions.

The TWD positions include undergraduate and predoctoral cross-disciplinary training; predoctoral basic biomedical and medical science training; and postdoctoral, early career, and workforce development programs. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to the NIGMS mission and a clear and demonstrated commitment to research training, career development, and diversity within the biomedical research workforce. Contact Michael Sesma and Kenneth Gibbs for more information about these positions.

For all positions, outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential, and familiarity with NIH extramural funding as an applicant, reviewer, or NIH scientific administrator is a plus.

The positions are included in the NIH global recruitment for Health Scientist Administrators. There will be two GS-12/13/14 HSA (Program Officer) vacancy announcements for each position: one for federal employees (candidates with current or former federal employment status) and one for the public (candidates without such status). The announcements will open on March 14 and close on March 18, unless the applicant cut-off (250 applications) is reached.

In preparing an application, the webpage on applying for scientific administration jobs at NIGMS may offer other useful information. You may also find the NIGMS tip sheet for global recruitments helpful. For additional information about these positions, visit our job vacancies webpage to view the announcements. If you have questions about the recruitment process, contact Clau Gonzalez.

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About the Authors

Michael Sesma.

Michael Sesma

Prior to his retirement in December 2024, Mike oversaw the postdoctoral training branch, which includes research training, fellowship, and career development programs.
Kenneth Gibbs.

Kenneth Gibbs

Kenny is director of the Division of Training and Workforce Development, which supports programs that foster the training and development of a strong biomedical workforce through a variety of programs at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, faculty, and institutional levels.
Headshot of Andrea Keane-Myers.

Andrea Keane-Myers

Andrea is a microbiologist and immunologist who manages grants involving mechanisms of genome instability and the maintenance of genome integrity during meiosis. She also manages the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).