Scientific Diversity Outreach Specialist

Position Description:

The incumbent shall serve as the primary outreach coordinator for CCR’s diversity efforts and duties will include:

• Plan, implement and evaluate a variety of recruitment strategies including:
• outreach at scientific conferences,
• developing and nurturing relationships with local Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSI),
• giving presentations to a variety of academic and stakeholder groups,
• contributing to CCR’s communication initiatives and social media strategies,
• tracking and analyzing a wide range of metrics to measure success,
• develop and plan new initiatives to identify diverse candidates and further organizational culture,
• coordinate CCR diversity programs, such as workshops, and affinity groups, and
• foster collaborative efforts with existing NCI training programs to help strengthen the pipeline of biomedical researchers from historically underrepresented groups
• Competitive salary based on experience equivalent to the GS-11 to 12 range

This is a permanent position. Hiring mechanism will be determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.
Full time, with telework options and some on-site work required in Bethesda, Maryland.
Travel required.
Reports to the CCR Scientific Diversity Advisor.

Qualifications:

DEGREE REQUIRED:

• Masters; PhD Preferred

APPOINTMENT TYPE:

• Government Position (Salary commensurate with experience)
• Contractor Position (Salary commensurate with experience)

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Full-time

CITIZENSHIP:

• US Citizenship required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Graduate degree in biomedical research;
• Strong interpersonal, time management and organizational skills;
• A demonstrated commitment to DEIA;
• Excellent oral and written communication;
• Ability to use databases and software for reporting and analysis;
• Some experience in a laboratory or clinical setting.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send an updated resume and cover letter outlining their commitment to diversity to Shauna Clark, Ph.D., Scientific Diversity Advisor, CCR at NCICCRJobOpp@mail.nih.gov. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.