Dear Members of NBER Programs on Aging, Health Economics, and Health
Care:
I know you have already received the notification that the NIA is
recruiting a director for the Division of Behavioral and Social Research
to replace Richard Suzman. I am on the recruiting committee, and thought
that you might be interested to know that the candidate can negotiate to
keep one day per week open to continue their own research for some time,
and that the position pays very well. As well, the director is right in
the middle of cutting-edge research, and has the opportunity, as Richard
did, of shaping the future of social science research. If you are
intrigued, or know someone who would be appropriate, feel free to
contact me with questions or suggested names
(jon.skinner_at_dartmouth.edu).
Richard was the leading voice at NIH in support of social science
research, and we are particularly interested in a candidate who can
continue in that tradition. I hope you'll give it your careful
consideration.
Sincerely,
Jon Skinner
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Subject: NIA seeking a Director of Behavioral and Social Research
Hello, members of NBER Programs on Aging, Health Economics, and Health
Care.
The National Institute on Aging is recruiting a director for their
Division of Behavioral and Social Research. Richard Suzman was the last
individual to hold this important position, and his tenure left a
lasting impression on our research programs.
The job announcement is reproduced below; please feel free to share with
any interested researchers.
Regards, --Joan Stillwell
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of
the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the
position of Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Research (DBSR).
The Division supports behavioral and social research and research
training on the processes of aging at both the individual and societal
level. In addition, DBSR fosters cross-disciplinary research at multiple
levels, from genetics to cross-national comparative research, and at
stages from basic through translational. Specific areas of interest
include but are not limited to the following: Behavioral Medicine
Interventions; Behavioral Genetics of Aging; Cognitive Aging; Demography
and Epidemiology; Health Economics of Aging; Family and Interpersonal
Relationships; Psychological Development and Integrative Science;
Population Genetics of Aging; and Influence of Health Systems on Health
Outcomes. The Director is responsible for planning, directing and
evaluating extramural and collaborative research and training in the two
DBSR branches, Individual Behavioral Processes and Population and Social
Processes. Information about current foci of the program can be found
at
https://www.nia.nih.gov/about/offices/division-behavioral-and-social-resear
ch-dbsr The Director of DBSR is responsible for collaborating with other
NIA Divisions, NIH Institutes and Centers and other Federal agencies in
the coordination and support of relevant scientific activities. This
includes working with the NIAŹ¼s Office of Communications and Public
Liaison in developing material for distribution to Congress, scientists
and the public. In addition, the Director will maintain liaisons with
leading medical and scientific directors, private organizations, and
professional societies and with leading researchers and clinicians in
research on behavioral and social science. The Director will also be
responsible for liaising with various industry groups as a participant,
panelist and/or spokesperson as may be required periodically. The ideal
candidate should be adept with speaking publicly, to the news media
(print and broadcast) and to various groups of influencers about the
activities of the NIA, the current state of the science, research
investments and projects, and the role of the NIA in helping to shape
them. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. and/or M.D., or equivalent degree
in the behavioral, economic, or social sciences with broad senior-level
experience in one or more of the following: cognition; psychology;
sociology and health economics; science of demography; bio-demography of
aging; transdisciplinary fields of study, including neuro-economics,
social neuroscience; behavior change; behavioral genetics; mechanisms
linking social environmental factors to biological and clinical aspects
of advancing age. They should be known and respected within their
profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished
individuals of outstanding scientific competence and should demonstrate
through their experience that they have provided oversight for the
quality, scientific productivity and management of a research program in
the behavioral and social sciences. In addition, they should possess
administrative management experience and have experience communicating
with diverse audiences. Application Process: Application packages are to
include a CV with bibliography and a statement addressing the
qualifications and interest in the position. Application packages can be
submitted via email at NIAJobs_at_mail.nih.gov or by mail to the National
Institute on Aging, 9000 Rockville Pike, Building 31/Suite 2C02,
Attention: Cheryl Caponiti. All application materials must be received
by September 30, 2015. Salary is commensurate with experience and a full
package of Civil Service benefits is available. All information provided
by applicants will remain confidential and will not be released outside
the NIA search process without a signed release from candidates. For
further information, please contact Cheryl Caponiti at
caponitc_at_mail.nih.gov or by phone at 301-451-8387. The NIH encourages
the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and
individuals with disabilities.
Received on Wed Aug 19 2015 - 09:47:25 EDT
