‘Career Options: Government Administration’
Job Posting: Clinical Operations Manager, Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
Nov. 7, 2014—The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is seeking a full-time Clinical Operations Manager to help manage a large, multidrug Phase II-III oncology trial under a public-private partnership managed by FNIH that includes participation by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and its Cooperative trials management group, the Southwest Oncology Group (SWOG); the Food...
Job Opportunity: Scientific Initiatives Manager, Office of Initiative Development, NIAID, Bethesda MD
Sep. 24, 2014—The Office of Initiative Development located within the Office of Strategic Planning, Initiative Development, and Analysis (OSPIDA), Office of Science Management and Operations (OSMO), Office of the Director (OD), NIAID, will be hiring for a Scientific Initiatives Manager (GS-13/14) from the global announcement for both Program Officer and Scientific Review Officer. For more information on the office please...
Job Opportunity: Health Administrator (Program Officers), National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, NIH, Bethesda MD
Sep. 24, 2014—NIBIB is currently seeking two new Health Administrator (Program Officers) to manage its optical imaging and spectroscopy and ultrasound portfolios. Extramural grants account for approximately 80 percent of NIH’s $31 billion budget and are awarded to investigators throughout the U.S. and abroad. As a Health Scientist Administrator/Program Officer, you will stimulate, plan, advise, direct, and...
Job Opportunity: Science Deputy, Carnegie Institution for Science, Washington D.C.
Sep. 19, 2014—The Science Deputy will report directly to the President. S(he) will serve as a liaison between the President and the staff of the six Carnegie Departments: Embryology, Global Ecology, Geophysical Lab, Observatories, Plant Biology, and Terrestrial Magnetism. S(he) will sometimes work with the Carnegie education programs. S(he) will work closely with the president to plan...
Interested in a government career? Consider the Presidential Management Fellowship Program – STEM track
Aug. 19, 2014—If you are interested in a management or administrative career with the US federal government, consider applying for the Presidential Management Fellowship program-STEM track. The PMF program began in 1977 to help graduate students with advanced degrees in public policy or law transition to a career in the federal government. Over time, the program expanded to...
Panel Discussion: Government Jobs for PhDs in Biomedical Research
Aug. 7, 2014—Join this informal panel of NIH program administrators discuss government jobs for PhDs in Biomedical Research. Wednesday, August 20 1:15-2:15pm Light Hall, Room 202 Registration is requested. Panelists include: Patricia (Trish) Labosky, PhD, Program Leader Office of Strategic Coordination Division of Program Coordination, Planning and Strategic Initiatives Office of the Director, NIH Nancy L Desmond,...
Job Opportunity: Interdisciplinary Program Director, National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA
Jul. 30, 2014—Become a part of our mission to maintain and strengthen the vitality of the US science and engineering enterprise. For over 60 years, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has remained the premier Federal agency supporting basic research at the frontiers of discovery across all fields, as well as science and engineering education at all levels....
Job Opportunity: Health Science Communications Coordinator, Kelly Government Solutions, Rockvale, MD
Jul. 30, 2014—Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are...
Internship Opportunity: White House Public Service Leadership Program, Washington DC
Jul. 17, 2014—The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities. The White House Internship Program’s mission is to make the...
Volunteer Opportunity: Alzheimer’s Ambassador
Jul. 10, 2014—Good morning fellow Advocates! The Middle TN Alzheimer’s Association office is looking for 2 new Ambassadors and those that would like to be part of an Advocacy Team. First let me explain the two roles: 1. Ambassadors are single individuals assigned to each member of Congress to build a relationship with them throughout the year...
Intern with the US Embassies with an eInternship
Jul. 7, 2014—You can intern with U.S. Embassies around the world and in Washington, D.C. while you’re at school. eInternships with U.S. Government agencies give you real experience working with government offices in the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce,...
Job Posting: Government Affairs & Advocacy Specialist, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
May. 1, 2014—The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer. As a national not-for-profit organization for the pancreatic cancer community, we are looking for a bright, ambitious and team-oriented individual who is comfortable in a growth-oriented...
Tennessee Science Standards Development Team Opportunity
Apr. 24, 2014—Tennessee Science Standards Development Team Opportunity The State Board of Education formed a committee to evaluate the current science standards in Tennessee and propose a direction for future standards. This committee concluded the first phase of work and directed the department to propose a set of revised Tennessee standards for science education. If adopted, new...
Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) “Virtual Panel” for Finalists
Apr. 17, 2014—The PMF Advisory Council at the State Department and USAID is hosting a Google+ Hangout for 2014 PMF finalists on Wednesday, April 23, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM EST. This “virtual panel” will include a diverse group of past and present State/USAID PMFs to provide Finalists with perspectives on common questions about getting a job...
Job Posting: Research Analyst, Scientific Data Management
Mar. 20, 2014—Overview:The IDA Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) is a nonprofit, federally funded research and development center that provides analytical support to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the federal agencies. STPI takes pride in the high caliber and timeliness of its analyses, which are produced in an atmosphere that...
Public Service Fellows Program
Feb. 18, 2014—The Public Service Fellows Program at the Partnership for Public Service is an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students and recent graduates to participate directly in transforming the way government works while developing valuable professional skills. At the Partnership, fellows are integral to the day-to-day operations, programs and activities of our organization. We value the contributions...
Beyond the Lab: Erik Prentice
Jan. 31, 2014—Check out the next installment of Beyond the Lab, featuring Erik Prentice, Senior Engagement Manager with Proactive Worldwide. To skip to specific topics within the video, visit the YouTube page summary to see questions covered.
Presidential Management Fellows program now accepting applications
Oct. 2, 2013—The Class of 2014 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program Application is now open. Applications are due by 11:59PM (EST) on October 15, 2013. You may access the application on www.USAJOBS.gov, or from the PMF homepage, www.PMF.gov. Remember to study the PMF Assessment Preparation Guide (available at http://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/assessment-process.aspx) before you begin the on-line assessment portion of the application. NEW...
Presidential Management Fellows program to add pilot STEM track
Sep. 18, 2013—It was created more than three decades ago by Executive Order. Historically, the PMF program was designed for public policy students, but PMF opened to all degree programs in 1982. In 2010, the program changed again to allow applications both from graduate students who will finish their advanced degree in the upcoming academic year, as...