Biologist Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer)

Summary

The Center for Scientific Review (CSR ) is hiring multiple scientific review officers. Please submit applications through NIH-SR-DH-24-12442881 from July 8, 2024 - July 17, 2024. We are not accepting applications through this announcement. Please click the following links to apply:

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Duties

We are interested in scientists with expertise from a variety of disciplines within The National Institutes of Health research portfolio - ranging from biomedical engineering to cell biology to behavioral health sciences. As a scientific review officer, you can have a tremendous positive impact on the scientific community.

Responsibilities

Scientific Review Officers (SROs) have a tremendous positive impact on biomedical science by ensuring that the peer review process is fair, expert, and free of undue influence, allowing the identification of the most promising research for funding consideration by NIH. SROs utilize their scientific expertise, communication skills, and leadership skills to manage all aspects of convening a panel of experts to assess the scientific and technical merit of grant applications and conveying those assessments to funding institutes and centers. SROs have a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Identifying and recruiting reviewers
• Providing training and guidance to reviewers in applying review criteria
• Managing the peer review meeting for quality peer review outcomes
• Producing summary statements reflective of peer review outcomes
• Acting as the Designated Federal Official and ensuring policies and procedures are followed
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

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Education

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Additional Information

• We are not collecting applications through this posting. Please submit applications through NIH-SR-DH-24-12442881 from July 8, 2024 - July 17, 2024.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should also apply online to this announcement in order to receive consideration.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program ( E-Verify ). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
• Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.
  
  

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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

See vacancy announcement NIH-SR-DH-24-12442881 during the open period for position requirements.