Senior Scientist/Senior Clinician


Background

A position developed to address a perceived need for a new senior position for those scientists who are managing large research programs but not carrying out a significant amount of investigator-initiated independent research (category 1), or for those senior scientists coming to the NIH for a limited period of time (category 2).

 

Nature of Position:

Category 1) Manager of large IC program/department with responsibility for substantial resources

Category 2) Senior scientist or clinician spending a limited period of time at the NIH, generally for more than one year and less than five; extensions require DDIR approval

 

Qualifications: (two or more as appropriate)

i. Recognized international expert in area of scientific mission

ii. Demonstrated expertise in managing a complex research program

iii. Exemplary skills in and innovative approaches to the latest technologies required

iv. Evidence of recognition of senior scientific status by peers (i.e., tenure, grant support, awards, other scientific recognition)

 

Appointment and review process:

 

For Category 1)

Appointment mechanisms: Time-limited Title 42 appointment (42 USC 209(g)) (Title 5 or Commissioned Corps as exception)

 Check Sheet for Senior Scientist (category 1)

"Model" Memo for Senior Scientist (category 1)

 

Check Sheet for Senior Clinician (category 1)

"Model Memo for Senior Clinician (category 1)

 

 

For Category 2)

Appointment mechanism: Time-limited Title 42 appointment (42 USC 209(g))

 Check Sheet for Senior Scientist (Category 2)

"Model" Memo for Senior Scientist (Category 2)

 

Check Sheet for Senior Clinician (Category 2)

"Model" Memo for Senior Clinician (Category 2)

 

OIR October 1, 2001

 Modified April 18, 2006