Data Scientist Administrator (Scientific Review Officer) Job

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

We are interested in scientists with expertise from a variety of disciplines within The National Institutes of Health research portfolio - ranging from biomedical engineering to cell biology to behavioral health sciences. As a scientific review officer, you can have a tremendous positive impact on the scientific community.

Scientific Review Officers (SROs) have a tremendous positive impact on biomedical science by ensuring that the peer review process is fair, expert, and free of undue influence, allowing the identification of the most promising research for funding consideration by NIH. SROs utilize their scientific expertise, communication skills, and leadership skills to manage all aspects of convening a panel of experts to assess the scientific and technical merit of grant applications and conveying those assessments to funding institutes and centers. SROs have a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Identifying and recruiting reviewers
• Providing training and guidance to reviewers in applying review criteria
• Managing the peer review meeting for quality peer review outcomes
• Producing summary statements reflective of peer review outcomes
• Acting as the Designated Federal Official and ensuring policies and procedures are followed

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

See vacancy announcement NIH-SR-DH-24-12441864 during the open period for position requirements.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this position. We are accepting applications through vacancy announcement NIH-SR-DH-24-12441864.

To apply for this position, please read and follow all instructions in NIH-SR-DH-24-12441864, complete the online application, and submit the documentation specified in the "Required Documents" section. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET) on 07/17/2024 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, go to NIH-SR-DH-24-12441864 and click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply.
2. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. See the "Required Documents" section for any additional forms and/or supplemental materials required.
3. Read all Eligibility questions and respond accordingly to any Eligibility you wish to claim. You will only be considered for those Eligibility questions (Status Applicant, Reinstatement, Schedule A, etc.) you respond in the affirmative to, regardless of what documentation you submit. We cannot assume you intended to respond differently to a question based on other information in your application package.
4. Complete the assessment questionnaire. Applicants are asked all questions regardless of their consideration preferences. We will only consider you for the grades, series, locations, specialties, and other considerations that you self-identify as being qualified for or interested in. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12457008
5. Verify all required documentation is included in your application package, review your responses to the assessment questionnaire for accuracy, and then submit your application.

In addition to the required documents, we encourage you to submit a cover letter, copy of your transcripts, and any applicable certifications or licenses. Even though this information is not required at the time of application, we may request this information later.

We cannot assume responsibility or grant extensions for personal issues (e.g., troubles navigating the application process, loss of internet, not understanding a question) when applying to our announcements. For technical difficulties, contact HR Systems Support between 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM ET Monday through Friday at hrss@nih.gov.

If you need any other accommodation or assistance with applying, please contact Angela Newcomb at newcombal@mail.nih.gov. Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made before the announcement closing date.

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Next steps

HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats.

Once you submit your application package, you will receive an acknowledgement email. You will be notified of the status of your applications via email. In addition, you can track the progress of your application package through your USAJOBS account.

At the discretion of the agency, you may be contacted via phone or email for an interview or to provide additional information up to several months from the closing date of the announcement. Please ensure you have provided accurate contact information. To remain in consideration, you must respond in a timely manner to our correspondence and requests for documentation or information throughout the hiring process.