Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Director, Division of Neuroscience (DN).
The Director is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating extramural and collaborative research and training in the five DN branches: Neurobiology of Aging and Neurodegeneration, Behavioral and Systems Neuroscience, Clinical Interventions and Diagnostics, Population Studies and Genetics, and Translation Research. NIA is the lead NIH Institute in Alzheimer's disease research, and the Division of Neuroscience supports research on Alzheimer's disease from basic neuroscience to translational research and clinical trials of new therapeutic interventions.
The Director of DN is responsible for collaborating with other NIA Divisions, NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices, and other Federal agencies in the coordination and support of relevant scientific activities. This includes working with components of the NIH and NIA Offices of the Director in developing material for distribution to Congress, scientists, and the public. In addition, the Director will maintain liaisons with private and public organizations and professional societies representing researchers and clinicians in research on brain aging. The Director will also serve as a spokesperson to public audiences about the activities of NIA, the current state of the science, and research investments and projects.
The Director of the Division of Neuroscience, Title 42, 0601, Scientific Executive, is a full-time federal position in Rockville, Maryland. Appointees may be a US citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, or non-US citizen who is eligible for a valid work authorization. This position is subject to background investigation.
The application period will begin on July 10, 2026, and end on August 21, 2026.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. A full civil service package of benefits may be available. Relocation expenses will be offered based on eligibility.
DHHS and NIH are equal opportunity employers.
To apply for this position, please submit a CV with bibliography, three letters of reference, and a statement addressing your qualifications and interest in the position to NIADNDirector@nih.gov. The application period will begin on July 10, 2026, and end on August 21, 2026. For questions regarding this position, application, or qualification requirements, please contact NIADNDirector@nih.gov.
Requirements
Applicants must possess an M.D., Ph.D., and/or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences, with broad senior-level experience in neuroscience and aging. Candidates should be known and respected within their profession, both nationally and internationally, as distinguished individuals of outstanding scientific competence. Applicants should demonstrate through their experience that they have provided oversight for the quality, scientific productivity, and management of a research program in brain aging.
