National Eye Institute (NEI)
National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Bethesda, Maryland

The Division of Intramural Research, NEI, is searching for a Deputy Scientific Director to work with the Scientific Director in leading and managing the NEI intramural research program and in monitoring, coordinating, and evaluating all aspects of the program's progress in achieving its goals and objectives. The mission of the DIR is twofold: (1) to advance knowledge of how the visual system functions in health and disease using a combination of basic, translational, and clinical science; (2) to develop effective means of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for diseases of the eye and visual system. The DIR consists of 32 Principal Investigators and more than 250 scientific support personnel. The laboratory and clinical scientists carry out interdisciplinary studies in genetics, cell and developmental biology, immunology, systems neuroscience, and conduct phase I, II and III clinical trials. In-house core support services include histology, imaging, and knock out and transgenic rodent facilities, and an extensive veterinary research and resources unit.

Applicants for this GS or Title 42 position must have significant research and administrative experience, an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree in the biomedical sciences, and experience and an understanding of NIH administrative policies, procedures, operations, and technology development. The incumbent's primary responsibilities would be administrative but the possibility exists for some limited individual research activity. The applicant must be a highly collaborative person able to work with diverse groups of individuals, in and out of NIH/NEI. He or she should have skills in science leadership and communication and be innovative in maximizing the impact of available resources. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and bibliography to the following address postmarked by November 19, 2004 to:

Kimberly Ruzickova, Staff Assistant
Office of the Scientific Director
National Eye Institute
Building 31, Room 6A22
31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Tel: 301-451-6763
E-mail: Ruzickok@nei.nih.gov