Job Opportunity: Career Advisor and Scientific Skills Coach
The NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education (OITE) has an immediate need for a full-time Career Advisor and Scientific Skills Coach. There is the potential for long-term employment and the position can begin as soon as possible. The incumbent will be asked to complete the following tasks:
- Provide advice to NIH intramural fellows about MD, MD/PhD, graduate and other health professions applications
- Prepare and hold individual and group mock interview sessions for MD, MD/PhD, graduate and other health professions programs
- Participate in Personal Statement for Medical and Graduate School Preparation sessions and Review
- Participate in postbac MCAT training
- Provide academic guidance to NIH intramural fellows to aid in their successful completion of graduate-level coursework, qualifying exams, PhD defenses, and other academic milestones; suggest study plans; review content; plan and manage practice exam panels; provide academic coaching.
- Work with NIH intramural fellows on the process of writing various forms of scientific content, including, but not limited to, research proposals, dissertations, manuscripts, and abstracts.
- Coach NIH intramural fellows preparing for upcoming scientific presentations, including, but not limited to, group and department meetings, the monthly Postbac Seminar Series, scientific conferences, and dissertation defense presentations.
- Provide educational support for OITE Summer and Scholar Programs Provide advice to NIH intramural fellows about MD, MD/PhD, graduate and other health professions applications
- Assist the NIH Career Symposium for logistics and execution of the event.
- Work on the leadership team for major events in the OITE such as Postbac Poster Day, Graduate Research Symposium, and more.
Qualifications:
We are looking for someone with an interest in supporting the educational needs of NIH Trainees, coupled with:
- Ph.D. in a scientific discipline relevant to biomedical research.
- Minimum of one (1) years of related experience.
- Training in teaching and/or mentoring
- Demonstrated ability to deliver scientific presentations and write original research manuscripts.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Knowledge of the organizational structure, goals, and operations of NIH intramural training programs.
- Experience teaching and coaching young scientists in scientific communication, both oral and written
- Experience creating and delivering educational curricula
- First-hand knowledge of the graduate and/or medical school application process
- Program management or administrative experience, particularly in an academic or government setting.
- Experience in creating training resources for young scientists.
- Familiarity with software used to facilitate training.
- Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, and a writing sample (appropriate for the OITE careers blog) in a single PDF to Elena Hernandez Ramon at Elena.Hernandez-Ramon@nih.gov; we regret that we are unable to field phone calls inquiring about the position.
Applications are due January 27, 2023