Senior Scientist - Chief, Vaccine Immunology Program

Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Center Senior Scientist – Chief, Vaccine Immunology Program The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases. The Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) in the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within NIAID is soliciting applications for a senior scientist to serve as chief of VIP. The mission of VRC is to conduct research that facilitates the development of effective vaccines and biologics for diseases of public health importance, such as HIV, influenza, malaria, tuberculosis, and other emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. VIP primarily conducts translational assay development and rigorous assessment of clinical trial endpoints in several infectious disease areas. The successful candidate will serve as chief of VIP, managing this large translational and clinical evaluation program, with responsibility for personnel and budgetary resources. The chief of VIP directs and manages all operations and research supporting the development, implementation, optimization, and eventual deployment of immunoassays and analyses of samples from clinical vaccine trial volunteers for VRC. They will liaise with senior scientists within VRC and other collaborators to design standardized analyses for evaluating patient samples from clinical trials. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art research support at the NIH, including independent resources and an allocated annual budget for services, supplies, and salaries. Qualifications Required US Citizenship Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or higher in a field related to medical or health sciences. Preferred M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree with extensive experience in immune assay development. Experienced in performing good clinical laboratory practices (GCLP) and regulatory compliance. Experience elucidating and characterizing T- and B-cell responses. This position is subject to a background investigation. To Apply Visit the Supervisory Health Scientist vacancy announcement numbers

NIH-NIAID-DE-25-12564376

(U.S. citizens) and/or

NIH-NIAID-MP-25-12564389

(status candidates) to submit your application. The application period is open from December 4, 2024, until 11:59 pm on December 13, 2024. Interested candidates should include the following in their application: Curriculum vitae or resume A description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving underrepresented groups in biomedical research. Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. A full civil service package of benefits is available. For salary information and how to apply, refer to the vacancy announcement. Visit

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