Health Scientist Administrator - Social and Behavioral Modeling, NIGMS

If selected for this position you will perform the following duties:

Serves as a Health Scientist Administrator for research and training grants and applications in the area of social and behavioral modeling. Advises scientists and professional staff on research aspects of proposals and grants and servers as a source of knowledge about important scientific developments in these areas.  Maintains knowledge through familiarity with the scientific literature and attendance at scientific meetings.

Serves on Institute and trans-NIH committees; attends study section and Council meetings and serves as a resource to answer questions related to specific applications. Strives to develop close working relationships among colleagues and scientists in relevant fields.

Provides critical and expert advice to the Division Director on program plans, policies, procedures as well as trends and opportunities in research and training within social and behavioral modeling. Provides sound funding recommendations for grant applications in related areas.

Prepares research highlights and other reports explaining the significance of research developments by grantees and other scientists. Gives presentations of specialized areas of science and administrative issues within NIGMS and NIH, and at national meetings. Gives clear advice to applicants and grantees on the peer review process and funding policies and prospects.

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