This position is in the Division of International Epidemiology and Population Studies (DIEPS) at the Fogarty International Center (FIC). FIC, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), addresses global public health challenges through basic, clinical and applied research and training programs in developing countries.

Duties

Initiate, formulate, plan and execute analytic research projects to include new developments in the field. Analyze and prepare the more complex aspects of studies that require more sophisticated methodology. Prepare papers and reports for presentation to professional groups and for publication in professional journals. Extend and modify existing techniques which may be used by other scientists in solving relevant scientific problems and provides technical assistance and recommendations on other complex methods and techniques. Examine reports and articles prepared by others within the organization as part of the peer review process. Serve as technical expert with respect to all phases of their scientific expertise.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires Education.

Qualifications

Qualifications: In order to qualify for an Epidemiologist, GS-0601 position, you must have successfully completed a full 4 year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. (This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained). AND In addition, to qualify for an Epidemiologist position at the GS-13 level, you must demonstrate at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Government obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing methodology to conduct and evaluate research, performing research on the causes, incidence, and mitigation of infectious and/or chronic diseases with global health importance, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and presenting research findings at scientific conferences or research institutions, writing technical reports and/or literature reviews that summarize research findings. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12111834

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Dr Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alison OBrien
• Phone: 301-451-7343
• Email: [email protected]