National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Health and Human Services

RECIEPT OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENED UNTIL MARCH 31
Deputy Director, NIEHS

The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director, NIEHS, to assist in leading the preeminent left for environmentally related health research in the world.  The Deputy Director, NIEHS, also participates in leadership of the National Toxicology Program.  This position offers a unique opportunity  to become part of a team providing strong and visionary leadership toward reducing the burden of human illness and dysfunction from environmental causes.  The Deputy Director will help manage a high-level complex organization and must demonstrate integrity and fairness upholding the highest standards of scientific research and business practices.   NIEHS conducts and supports interdisciplinary research related to environmentally relevant exposures and diseases and translating that into improvements in both clinical and public health. The Deputy Director will have a critical role in translation of NIEHS basic research findings to human health, particularly new approaches to disease prevention.
Applicants must have senior-level research experience and knowledge of research programs in one or more scientific areas related to environmental effects on human health.  Candidates should have a track record of demonstrated leadership of a successful research program which includes partnerships  with outside groups as well as extensive planning, program assessment, and analysis of program objectives; the development of plans for the resolution of major operational problems and issues; and management of financial and human resources, including selecting, managing, and motivating staff using fair and equitable staffing/recruitment practices. 

Applicants must possess an M.D. and/or doctoral degree and have senior-level research.  Adherence to NIH ethics policies is required.  Salary is commensurate with experience, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement and savings plan (401k equivalent) will be provided. 

Please send questions regarding the position to: Search Committee Chair, Yvonne Maddox at maddoxy@mail.nih.gov and questions regarding the Institute/Division to: John Pritchard at pritcha3@mail.nih.gov

Interested persons should submit curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 people to provide a reference, a statement regarding reasons for interest in the position incorporating how you would implement your vision into the NIEHS strategic plan, and identify unique qualifications by March 31, 2010 to: Ms. Stephanie Jones, NIEHS, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 12233, Mail-drop K1-1, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or e-mail: jones17@mail.nih.gov  Vacancy: NIEHS-11-OD-2010

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. This position is subject to a background investigation.