National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences
Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences of the National Institutes of Health is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Director, Division of Extramural Research and Training (DERT). The incumbent of this position will direct the Institute’s Extramural Research Program, which is organized into seven branches and centers and is composed of 56 positions (http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/supported/dert/index.cfm). DERT is responsible for approximately 874 research grants, including those supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funds (ARRA), for a total of $388 million. The Division supports environmental health sciences research, from basic mechanistic research to clinical studies, including children’s health, breast cancer, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases, respiratory diseases and reproductive health, to name a few. The Division is developing the next generation of environmental scientists through training, fellowship, and career development programs.

The position of Director, DERT, is one of the top five senior level positions reporting directly to the Director, NIEHS and is part of the Institute’s leadership team. The Director, DERT also serves as a principal advisor to the Institute Director on scientific affairs affecting the extramural community; develops and recommends procedures and policy for the execution of the research program; determines effectiveness of current programs and recommends new research programs in order to meet national environmental health needs. Additionally, the incumbent will develop collaborations and relationships with other Federal agencies, advocacy groups and industry.

Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D. or a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to environmental health sciences and have a strong publication record. Applicants should be aware of current trends, research directions and needs in environmental health sciences and be conversant with the policy implications of the research. Candidates should have a proven track record of administrative experience and scientific program development. Adherence to NIH ethics policies is required. This is a Title 42 appointment and salary will be commensurate with level of experience.

Please send questions regarding the position to: Search Committee Chair, Dr. Robert T Croyle, NCI at 301 594-6776 croyler@mail.nih.gov. Please send questions regarding the Institute/Division to:

Dr. Steven Kleeberger, NIEHS 919-541- 3267 kleeber1@niehs.nih.gov .

Interested persons should submit curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 people to provide a reference, a statement regarding reasons for interest in the position and unique qualifications by February 27, 2010 to: Ms. Stephanie Jones, NIEHS, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 12233, Mail-drop K1-1, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or Dert_Director_Recruit@niehs.nih.gov, Vacancy: NIEHS-10-DERT.
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. This position is subject to a background investigation.