| | NIMH Divison of Intramural Research Programs Position Description
Tenure-Track or Tenured Investigators In Neurodevelopment
The Division of Intramural Research Programs (DIRP) of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites applications for up to three independent tenure-track or tenured investigator positions to form a new research program that is: 1) focused on basic or translational aspects of neurodevelopment in model organisms or humans, and 2) potentially relevant to the etiology of, susceptibility to, or resilience to mental illness. Since there are many such aspects of neurodevelopment, this will be a broad search. Examples of possible areas of emphasis can be found at (http://intramural.nimh.nih.gov/careers/pd-ads/neurdev-emphisis.html) In addition, it is desired to establish a research program that capitalizes on the current resources and scientific strengths of the DIRP. These include a number of existing programs that could interface synergistically with fundamental research in developmental neuroscience. Thus, this search will favor research programs with potential interactions between applicants and current faculty.
Applicants should 1) have a Ph.D. and/or M.D.; 2) show promise to be or are independent investigators with active basic or translational research interests in developmental neuroscience; 3) have a growing body of publications in this field; and, for investigators at the tenured level, 4) have national and/or international recognition; and 5) have demonstrated leadership experience developing and/or administering a research program.
Research resource packages available within the DIRP include a start-up package plus an annual budget of at least $500K. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments, and a full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, as well as a Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. The DIRP is located on the Bethesda, MD, campus, which offers outstanding resources and unparalleled opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with scientists throughout the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The NIMH is a major research component of the NIH and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), which have nationwide responsibility for improving the health and well-being of all Americans. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests (including perspectives on the relevance of their current and planned research to the etiology of mental illness and current DIRP research), accomplishments, and goals, together with three letters of reference to: Dr. Howard Nash, Chair, Search Committee for Neurodevelopment, NIMH, NIH, Bldg. 10, Rm. 4N-222, 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892-1381; or e-mail to Maxine Steyer. Review of applications will begin on or about December 18, 2009, but applications will continue to be accepted and considered until the positions are filled. Address questions to Dr. Stephen Foote at fstephen@mail.nih.gov.
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