National Institute of
General Medical Sciences

Branch Chief

Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences (BBCB) in the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Branch​

We're seeking a highly qualified branch chief for our Division of Biophysics, Biomedical Technology, and Computational Biosciences (BBCB). Applicants should have interest and experience in the scientific areas managed by the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Branch. Position responsibilities include: scientific and administrative planning, management, and evaluation; optimization of Branch procedures; and overseeing grant portfolio activities of the Branch program directors. The branch chief will also manage a research grant portfolio and work collaboratively with the Biophysics and Biomedical Technology Branch chiefs and the BBCB division director.

The BCB Branch supports bioinformatics and computational approaches that join biology with the computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, biostatistics, and physics. The Branch also participates in NIH-wide activities, including those with the Office of Data Science Strategy and the BioMath Program, a joint initiative with the National Science Foundation's Division of Mathematical Sciences to support research at the interface of the biological and mathematical sciences. Successful candidates should have expertise in any area of research supported by the Branch. Experience as an NIH scientific administrator is a plus, and outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential. Candidates should have an interest in supervising and mentoring a team of program directors and serving as a leader within the Branch, the Division, and the Institute.

Position responsibilities include scientific and administrative planning, management, and evaluation; optimization of branch procedures; and overseeing grant portfolio activities of the branch program directors. The branch chief will also manage a research grant portfolio and will work closely with the Bioinformatics and Computational Biology and Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (BCB) Branch staff and the BBCB Division Director.

Bachelor's or graduate/higher-level advanced degree in a biomedical science field related to the work of the position.

GS15 — Supervisory Health Science Administrator (HSA)

Flexibilities such as Telework and Remote Work will be offered.

Interested candidates should send their resume to Dorothy Beckett.

Branch Chief

Division of Training and Workforce Development (TWD)​

This Supervisory Health Science Administrator position is situated in the Predoctoral Basic Biomedical and Medical Science Training Programs Branch of the Division of Training and Workforce Development (TWD) of NIGMS. The position responsibilities include programmatic and administrative planning, management, and evaluation; optimization of branch procedures; and oversight of grant portfolio activities. The branch chief will also manage a grant portfolio and will work closely with the other TWD branch chiefs and the TWD division director.

TWD funds research training, career development and activities to promote broad participation through a variety of programs at the undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, faculty and institutional levels. The overarching goal of the division is to support the development of a diverse pool of individuals with the skills to be successful in the biomedical research workforce and have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the nation.

Ideal candidates should have outstanding written and oral communication skills and a commitment to enhancing the diversity of the biomedical research workforce are essential. Candidates should have strong interest in supervising and mentoring a team of program directors, and in serving as a leader within the branch, the division, and the institute.

Bachelor's or graduate/higher-level advanced degree in a biomedical science field related to the work of the position.

GS-15 — ​Supervisory Health Science Administrator (HSA)

Workplace Flexibilities such as Telework and Remote Work will be offered.

Interested candidates should send their resume to ​Alison Gammie.