Research Science Officer

NIOSH seeks qualified candidates for an exciting career opportunity to serve as the Associate Director for Science (ADS), in the Division of Safety Research (DSR). DSR is the focal point for traumatic injury research at NIOSH.

What We Do:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, a service organization that protects the public’s health. NIOSH’s mission, as part of the CDC, is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice. Our programs are responsive to the occupational safety and health problems that burden workers now and in the future. A career at NIOSH means joining one of the best places to work as a public servant, protecting the lives of all workers.

As the Research Science Officer, you may:

• Participate in Division policy and planning and is responsible for accomplishing the mission of the Division.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Division Director and Deputy Division Director on scientific matters.
• Direct and provide expert advice with respect to development of public health research systems.
• Provide consultative advice on all aspects of the research, after the groundwork for studies has been developed.
• Prepare or review the preparation of all reports, articles or monographs describing findings from studies or projects conducted as part of the research and services programs noted above.
• Participate in policy and planning determination pertaining to the Division's research program.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: 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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 level of difficulty and responsibility in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.
Specialized experience is experience at or equivalent to which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience reviewing research proposals, protocols and technical documents for accuracy and scientific merit. Basic Requirements: Education: Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: 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.

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship is required.
• Background Investigation is required.
• E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.
• Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• Since this is a research position, an evaluation of the scientific contributions, recognition and professional standing of the researcher as they relate to the position being filled will be made to determine qualifications. Candidates should include all pertinent information regarding their research accomplishments, e.g. list of publications and presentations.
• Promotion potential: Positions filled under this vacancy may be subject to the peer review process which may result in promotion potential. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Travel, transportation, and moving expenses may be paid: Yes
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Annual Leave for non-federal service may be authorized: No
• Promotion potential: No
• Supervisory position: No

Location: Morgantown, WV

Apply TODAY!
This position is being announced under the following vacancy announcements. Please carefully read the qualifications requirements in each vacancy announcements and apply separately to receive consideration.

Research Science Officer - GS-0601- 15
Open to: The Public
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/721717200
Open to: Status Candidates
https://www.usajobs.gov/job/721717400

Application Closes: 05/09/2023

Contact the CDC helpdesk at HRCS@cdc.gov, if you have any questions.

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to join us and develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and enhance worker well-being!