Search Committee Members:
William Gelbart, Harvard University
Susan Gregurick, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, Chair
Carole Heilman, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Pamela Oliver, Office of the Director, NIH
Alejandro Sánchez Alvarado, Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Jeffery Schloss, National Human Genome Research Institute
Belinda Seto, National Eye Institute
Dinah Singer, National Cancer Institute
Laura Stanek, Office of Human Resources, NIH
UPDATE: This vacancy announcement has been extended and will now be open for 90 days from April 13, 2015.
With the selection of Genetics and Developmental Biology (GDB) division director Judith Greenberg as NIGMS deputy director, the search is now open for an outstanding individual to serve as the GDB director.
GDB has supported many of the exciting fundamental discoveries that have led to deeper knowledge of how cells and organisms function as well as to new technologies and approaches. The division is organized into two branches, one focused on genetic mechanisms and one on developmental and cellular processes, and has 11 scientific staff members who serve as program officers.
While concentrating on general principles of genetics, gene expression and developmental biology, often using model organisms, research supported by GDB underpins studies on human health and disease. This position offers important opportunities to set scientific priorities, lead change and improve the research enterprise.
The division director reports to the NIGMS director and is a member of the NIGMS senior leadership team, which helps set policies and priorities for the Institute. There are also opportunities to participate in and advise on NIH-wide activities and collaborations with other federal agencies.
Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a field relevant to the position. The ideal candidate will have considerable research experience demonstrating a strong understanding of genetics, gene expression, and/or developmental biology. In addition, candidates should possess recognized research management and leadership abilities. Broad knowledge of the fundamental mechanisms of inheritance, development and cell function is desired.
For additional information and application instructions, please see the vacancy announcement (no longer available). NIGMS will accept applications for at least 45 days from April 13, 2015, but it will not close the application process until a candidate has been selected.
As chair of the search committee, I ask for your help in identifying candidates for this crucial position and in sharing this information with others who might be interested.