Supervisory Physician (Research)

Job Posting : Supervisory Physician (Research)

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is searching for an outstanding neurosurgeon-scientist focused on tumors of the central and peripheral nervous system for an Assistant Clinical Investigator (High Scarcity) position in the Surgical Neurology Branch (SNB), Division of Intramural Research, NINDS. The NINDS SNB conducts basic, translational, and clinical research, provides neurosurgical care for patients at the NIH Clinical Center, trains early career investigators, and collaborates with other Intramural Branches in areas of SNB expertise. This position is located in Bethesda, MD.

The Division of Intramural Research at NINDS boasts strong clinical/translational programs in surgical neurology, epilepsy, vascular neurology, stroke, neuroimmunology, neurogenetics, and neuroimaging. There are also large and active communities in basic neuroscience in NINDS and the larger NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP), all of which can be leveraged to support the career of successful applicants for these positions. Particular IRP strengths relevant to this position include first-in-human and proof-of-concept clinical trials, immuno-oncology, advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging tools, novel cell and small molecule therapeutics.

Duties

In addition to participating in clinical studies and providing clinical care, the incumbent will be expected to develop and direct a cutting-edge research program that informs the clinical work. To accomplish this, they should have outstanding skills in structuring and communicating an original, productive, and important research program.

Preferred Qualifications

The Division of Intramural Research at NINDS boasts strong clinical/translational programs in surgical neurology, epilepsy, vascular neurology, stroke, neuroimmunology, neurogenetics, and neuroimaging. There are also large and active communities in basic neuroscience in NINDS and the larger NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP), all of which can be leveraged to support the career of successful applicants for these positions. Particular IRP strengths relevant to this position include first-in-human and proof-of-concept clinical trials, immuno-oncology, advanced diagnostic and interventional imaging tools, novel cell and small molecule therapeutics.

In addition to participating in clinical studies and providing clinical care, the incumbent will be expected to develop and direct a cutting-edge research program that informs the clinical work. To accomplish this, they should have outstanding skills in structuring and communicating an original, productive, and important research program.

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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.

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.

Pay

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Category

Scientific/Medical

Institute or Center

NINDS (National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)