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- Director, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development
- Director, Division of Services and Intervention Research
Director, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development
The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Division of Adult Translational Research and Treatment Development (DATR). This position provides overall scientific, programmatic, and administrative leadership for an extramural grants and contracts portfolio of approximately $250 million and manages a staff of 16 individuals (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/organization/datr/index.shtml). The DATR Director is responsible for developing a vision for research and training aimed at understanding the pathophysiology of mental illness and hastening the translation of behavioral science and neuroscience advances into innovations in clinical care and prevention strategies.
Applicants must possess an M.D. with a specialty in psychiatry and/or a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or related discipline with broad senior-level research experience and experience in direct administration of a research program. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, including a brief description of research experience, contact information for at least three references, and a curriculum vitae and bibliography to: Dr. Philip Wang, Chair, Search Committee for Director, DATR, at NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov or at 6001 Executive Blvd. Room 8235, MSC 9669, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Rockville, MD 20852 for express or courier service). Review of applications will begin on June 22, 2009, but applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled.
The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
Director, Division of Services and Intervention Research
The National Institute of Mental Health, a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Division of Services and Intervention Research (DSIR). This position provides overall scientific, programmatic, and administrative leadership for an extramural grants and contracts portfolio of over $150 million in intervention and services research, and manages a staff of approximately 21 individuals (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/about/organization/dsir/index.shtml). The Director, DSIR is responsible for developing and implementing a compelling vision for mental health policy, interventions and services research, coordinating and collaborating with other federal agencies as relevant, as well as private and non-profit organizations with shared public mental health interests, in order to meet the Institute’s mission.
Applicants must possess an M.D. with a specialty in psychiatry and/or Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, or related discipline with broad senior-level research experience and experience in direct administration of a research program. Applicants should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, including a brief description of research experience, two letters of reference, and a curriculum vitae and bibliography to: Dr. Jane Steinberg, Chair, Search Committee for Director, DSIR, at NIMHsearch@mail.nih.gov or at 6001 Executive Blvd. Rm 8235, MSC 9669, Bethesda, MD 20893 (Rockville, MD 20852 for express or courier service). Review of applications will begin on June 29, 2009, but applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the position is filled.
The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
