Chief, Virology Branch

Job overview

The Chief, Virology Branch role is onsite in Bethesda, MD. Compensation is not specified as a numeric amount; the posting states salary is commensurate with experience. The role is within NIAID’s Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, advancing research and product development for viral infectious diseases of public health importance. The Chief directs a complex scientific program and leads research portfolios focused on viral disease biology, prevention, control, response, and medical countermeasures. The position sets scientific priorities aligned with NIH, Department of Health and Human Services, and broader public-health goals, while managing resources and integrating research across viral diseases.

What you'll do

• Direct and manage the Virology Branch scientific program
• lead research addressing viral infectious diseases other than HIV
• develop and articulate scientific priorities with NIH and DHHS goals
• strategically manage resources and integrate research portfolios
• support basic, translational, and clinical research and product development
• lead work on emerging and re-emerging viral diseases and medical countermeasures
• interact across government, industry, and academia
• mentor and support future biomedical scientists.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chief

virology branch

bethesda md

niaid

nih

viral infectious diseases

scientific leadership

research portfolio

medical countermeasures

public health

biomedical science

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Civil service benefits include retirement, health and life insurance, annual and sick leave, and a Thrift Savings Plan.
• Relocation expense allowances may be paid under agency policy.

Why this role

Requires an M.D. or Ph.D. in a biomedical science and demonstrated experience planning, organizing, and conducting basic and translational viral-disease research; managing a multifaceted research portfolio; and working across government, industry, and academia. Title 42(f) appointment; eligible appointees may be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens with valid work authorization.

About the employer

NIAID, NIH is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.