Wanted: Scientific Review Officer

We’re seeking a highly qualified scientist to serve as a scientific review officer in the Scientific Review Branch (SRB) of our Division of Extramural Activities. SRB conducts the initial evaluation for scientific and technical merit of applications for funding through grants and cooperative agreements in areas of research that NIGMS supports. SRB’s key mission is to ensure that NIGMS grant applications receive expert, timely peer review, while avoiding bias and conflicts of interest in accordance with federal law and departmental policies. The selected candidate will be responsible for conducting the initial administrative and scientific merit review of grant applications for research programs and/or research training and career development grants. Candidates with experience with training mechanisms (e.g., T32s, K99/R00s) are strongly encouraged to apply. Duties include 1.) ensuring fairness and consistency of the scientific peer review process by managing the scientific and administrative review of applications; 2.) acting as the designated federal official in convening review panels, ensuring NIH review policies are followed and writing summary statements to complete the review process; and 3.) providing guidance to applicants, reviewers, and Institute staff on peer review policies and procedures. Applicants should have a bachelor’s or graduate/higher-level advanced degree in a medical, health sciences, or allied sciences field related to the work o...
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