Job Summary

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

The Division of AIDS (DAIDS) within NIAID seeks an exceptional and visionary leader to be the deputy director of DAIDS. DAIDS was formed in 1986 to develop and implement the national research agenda to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Toward that end, DAIDS supports a global research portfolio to advance biological knowledge of HIV and its related co-infections and co-morbidities.

With the ultimate goal of ending the HIV epidemic, DAIDS develops and supports the infrastructure and biomedical research needed to 1) reduce HIV incidence through the development of effective biomedical prevention strategies, including vaccines that are safe and desirable; 2) develop novel approaches for the treatment and cure of HIV infection; 3) develop interventions to treat and/or prevent co-infections and co-morbidities of greatest significance; 4) engage scientific and community stakeholders to equitably implement effective interventions; 5) implement strategies to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility activities, to include growing a diverse, talented, and trained workforce; and 6) foster new extramural partnerships to address topics of significant mutual interest.

The deputy director of DAIDS shares the full responsibility for providing scientific and clinical leadership to DAIDS as well as managing the planning, conducting, coordinating, and evaluating of the national and international extramural research effort focused on HIV/AIDS. The international scope of DAIDS is significant, with clinical research sites on six continents. The deputy director serves as the principal advisor to the director in the planning, directing, and oversight of a portfolio of research grants and contracts in excess of $1 billion and addresses the development of tools for the prevention, treatment, and/or cure of HIV/AIDS.

The deputy director's role involves setting program priorities and recommending funding levels for competing programs, as well as preparing analyses of national and international needs and research efforts to assist advisory groups in recommending new and/or continuing program emphases. The deputy director also maintains surveillance over developments in HIV/AIDS research and assesses the need for research into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and for educational or outreach and/or training. The deputy director consults with voluntary and professional health organizations in identifying and meeting the research needs of DAIDS and also assists in coordinating and collaborating with other federal, non-government, private sector, and international organizations.

Required Qualifications

*    Appointees may be U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or non-U.S. citizens who are eligible for a valid work authorization.
*    M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree

Demonstrated experience in the following areas: 
o    Independent and collaborative work in planning, organizing, and conducting HIV and/or infectious diseases research 
o    Effective service in research program administration 
o    Effective communications and collaborations 

This experience may be gained through senior-level research experiences as a principal investigator or may otherwise be gained through active involvement in initiating research projects, developing protocols, conducting clinical studies, documenting findings, interpreting results in a published report (journal), supervising staff, and managing budgets.

Competitive candidates will be widely respected by their peers for their scientific and managerial or executive accomplishments and expertise.

Benefits

A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement; health and life insurance; annual and sick leave; and a Thrift Savings Plan [401K equivalent]) is also available. Relocation expense allowances are authorized and may be paid in accordance with agency policy. If relocation expense allowances are paid, employees will be required to sign a one-year service agreement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants.

Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure

If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.

Foreign Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Learn more about Foreign Education.

Reasonable Accommodation

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.