Provide services as a Scientific Program Manager (Autoimmunity or Mucosal Immunology) in support of the overall functions of the Autoimmunity and Mucosal Immunology Branch (AMIB) of the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation (DAIT) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work actively with AMIB Program Officers to support their acquisition and development of critical job skills, including:

o Navigation of NIH and NIAID information systems (QVR, PMM, NPARS, GARD, RTMS, etc.).

o Advise investigators on review outcomes, NIAID policies, overcoming obstacles and developing career-sustaining research programs.

o Review of applications and preparation of checklists for payment of new grants and noncompeting renewals.

o Development of initiatives to meet emerging needs.

o Handle special considerations (foreign grants, human subjects research and compliance, administrative supplements, appeals of review, etc.).

• Work cooperatively with AMIB Program Officers in selection of applications to be nominated for selective payment, bridge funding, and MERIT awards and on development of justifications and presentations to Council.
• Coordinate program staff responses to periodic divisional requests such as scientific advances, topics for Council open sessions, and nominations of new members to Council.
• Participate in AMIB, DAIT and NIAID regular and ad hoc staff meetings and meetings with visiting scientists or other NIAID visitors.
• Maintain individual areas of scientific expertise through literature study and seminar attendance.
• Provide expert opinion on scientific questions in the fields of autoimmune diseases, immune tolerance, inborn errors of immunity or other immune-mediated DAIT projects.

Basic Qualifications:

• PhD degree is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
• Prior experience as a Program Officer with responsibility for autoimmunity or mucosal immunology is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with non-technical and technical staff.
• Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by this position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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