Summary

Thank you for your interest in this position. This is a preview only and we are accepting applications through vacancy announcements to be open from May 13 through May 22, 2024. This preview will be updated with the specific announcements when they are available.

We are not accepting applications through this announcement.

This job is open to

• Individuals with disabilities
• Military spouses
• The public
  
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. This job is also open to USPHS Commissioned Corps Officers and Call-To-Active Duty (CAD) Candidates.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Data Science Strategy (ODSS), Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Coordination (DPCPSI), Office of the Director (OD), National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The ODSS FAIR Data and Resources team aims to grow and foster a community of research software engineers and the development of biomedical research software. This position is critical to provide committed stewardship to develop and manage software program initiatives required to advance biomedical and behavioral research, a goal of the NIH strategic plan for data science. Specifically, the position will:

• lead a NIH working group, develop new program initiatives, and coordinate both the pre-award as well as post award activities;
• enhance the development of software best practices for biomedical software development, sharing, and their reuse;
• work with the larger Research Software (RSE) community, gather input, and engage in strategies to better sustain biomedical research software; and
• serve as a NIH liaison to coordinate NIH partnership with other agencies in research software programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

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Education

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Additional information

• We are not collecting applications through this posting.
• A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to the announcements linked above to receive consideration.
• The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process.
• Visit our Total Compensation page and this sample for a detailed look into the benefits, awards, leave, retirement, and other incentives employees may receive as part of a rewarding work environment.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
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• How to Apply
  
  Thank you for your interest in this position. This is a preview only and we are accepting applications through vacancy announcements to be open from May 13 through May 22, 2024. This preview will be updated with the specific announcements when they are available.
  
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  Agency contact information
  
  
  
  Karen Harris
  
  Phone
  
  301-402-1529
  
  Email
  
  harrisk@mail.nih.gov
  
  Address
  
  National Institutes of Health
  
  6701 Rockledge Drive
  
  Bethesda, MD 20892
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period May 13 to May 22, 2024.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

See vacancy announcement during the open period for required documentation.

How to Apply

Thank you for your interest in this position. This is a preview only and we are accepting applications through vacancy announcements to be open from May 13 through May 22, 2024. This preview will be updated with the specific announcements when they are available.

NIH's EEO and Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement

Visit the NIH's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion site for information on NIH's EEO program, Reasonable accommodation procedures, laws, policy statements, and the operation of the EEO complaint process.

Agency contact information



Karen Harris

Phone

301-402-1529

Email

harrisk@mail.nih.gov

Address

National Institutes of Health

6701 Rockledge Drive

Bethesda, MD 20892

US

Next steps

If interested, we encourage you to apply during the opening period May 13 to May 22, 2024.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request