Deputy Director Career Opportunity At Nia'S Division Of Behavioral And Social Research

NIA is seeking an experienced behavioral and social science leader to serve as the Deputy Director of the Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) . The Deputy Director reports directly to the BSR Division Director and serves as a member of the BSR Executive Leadership Team. This position offers the opportunity to exert a substantial influence on the direction of behavioral and social research on aging and Alzheimer s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) aligned with the NIA mission . The Deputy Director will play a leading role supporting scientific collaborations across BSR s Programs, Branches, and Offices and coordinating administrative and workforce development activities for the division. The Deputy will manage the division s collaborations with components within NIA s Division of Extramural Activities and NIA s Office of the Associate Director and support the BSR Director in promoting trans-NIA and trans-NIH scientific collaborations. The Deputy will serve as a spokesperson in various federal and scientific contexts with opportunities to elevate the profile of BSR and NIA programs at the NIH and national levels. They will have the opportunity to manage a scientific portfolio of grants and cooperative agreements in their area of expertise, developing research initiatives, providing advice to potential applicants and grantees, keeping abreast of the relevant scientific literature, and advising NIA senior leadership on scientific opportunities and research priorities. Duties include: Scientific planning and strategy Operational administration Budget management Workforce development For information regarding specific responsibilities and qualifications, please visit NIA Careers page. How to Apply: Interested candidates should send CV s and statement of interest to . Please reference the job title BSR Deputy Director in the subject line of your e-mail.