Program Officer Vacancy at NIH/NIA/BSR

The Individual Behavioral Processes Branch (IBP) in the Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) is recruiting a dynamic and experienced psychological or behavioral scientist with academic training and expertise related to behavioral medicine, mechanisms of behavior change, and the design and conduct of behavioral and/or community interventions.

To express your interest, send the following documents by electronic mail to Farheen Akbar (farheen.akbar@nih.gov ):

  • Cover letter describing your expertise and interest in directing a behavioral science research program at the NIA;
  • Curriculum vitae, including professional references; and,
  • One first-authored journal publication relevant to the expertise sought in this announcement.

Please share the attached flyer with potential candidates.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This is a pre-announcement of the vacancy.  A formal position announcement will be posted on www.usajobs.gov and applications must be submitted through that website to be considered. Please check that website regularly through March for updated postings, as positions are only open for 10 days.