Job Opportunity Announcement
Director, Office of Scientific Computing Services
Center for Information Technology
National Institutes of Health
The NIH Center for Information Technology (CIT) is looking for a seasoned professional to serve as the Director of its Office of Scientific Computing Services, leading NIH-wide teams to provide cloud computing, high-performance computing, and scientific research applications for the national research ecosystem.
About the Office of Scientific Computing (OSCS)
OSCS’s overall mission is to support and enable computationally intensive biomedical research and the implementation of advanced computing technologies for NIH and NIH-funded researchers. OSCS includes three teams that provide technical and scientific services: Scientific Application Services, High-Performance Computing, and Cloud Computing Services. OSCS also develops novel computational approaches, methodologies, and large-scale data analysis and management capabilities (more than 150 Petabytes of biomedical research data) in support of emerging biomedical research initiatives. All of OSCS’s efforts are aimed at enabling and empowering biomedical research to achieve NIH’s mission to improve human health.
About the OSCS Director Position
The Director is a T-42 (F), Science Program Leader (SPL-2) position. Candidates for this position should have a strong background in computational biology, computer science, engineering, or technology/information technology and be able to lead highly technical, multidisciplinary teams that support enterprise-level, large-scale computational infrastructures and services. Candidates should be customer-focused, service-oriented, and have experience in working in a research environment. Experience in large-scale cloud architectures and platforms and other advanced technologies is necessary. Outstanding communication skills and a collaborative work style are critical.
Candidates should be able to work with the CIT Director to establish and implement strategies to meet dynamic scientific and biomedical research needs and support the development of budget justifications and programmatic plans. Candidates should also be able to provide technical leadership and work with NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP) Scientific Directors and leaders in the data science space to continually define and develop a computational strategy and infrastructure in support of the research being done by all 1,200 principal investigators within the IRP, as well as by up to 200,000 extramural investigators taking advantage of cloud resources.
LOCATION: Bethesda, MD
SALARY/BENEFITS: The OSCS Director will be appointed at a salary commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. A recruitment or relocation bonus may be available, and relocation expenses may be paid. Full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, long-term care insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401K equivalent) will be provided.
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the U.S. must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on Foreign Education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website. Verification must be received before the effective date of the appointment.
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If selected, you will be subject to a two-year trial period under this appointment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: NIH provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit a current Curriculum Vitae, a copy of their degree, bibliography, and full contact details for three references. In addition, applicants are asked to prepare a statement of no more than two pages (12pt. font) that proposes a vision and addresses the specific qualification requirements. Applications will be accepted beginning on October 7, 2024. The closing date is November 6, 2024.
Applications will be accepted from U.S. citizens and non-citizens as allowed by appropriations and statutes.
You may contact Taryn Greenhow with questions about this vacancy at taryn.greenhow@nih.gov or 301-480-8147.
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On November 6, 2024
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