Job Summary
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute is looking for a Director of the Office of AI Research (OAIR). The OAIR is part of the Office of the Scientific Director within the Division of Intramural Research (DIR). The purpose of the OAIR is to advance DIR research by developing novel Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) methods and to cultivate an AI community and AI expertise across the DIR.
As the OAIR Director, you will build and manage a team of AI/ML researchers responsible for developing state-of-the-art AI/ML methods that advance DIR research. You will collaborate with the 70+ DIR labs, spanning clinical, basic science, and core facilities, and you will be responsible for prioritizing this portfolio of research collaborations to create innovative solutions for heart, lung, blood, and sleep research. In support of this mission, you and the OAIR team will develop AI/ML techniques for biomedical data types including medical imaging, microscopy, histology, omics, phenotypic and EHR data, and experimental and simulation data. While a majority of your research will be collaborative with DIR research labs, a portion of your time will be devoted to independent research that will impact the NHLBI. The OAIR, under your leadership, will foster an AI community in the DIR through journal clubs, symposia, trainings, shared services, and other ideas that you think will enable DIR researchers to leverage AI/ML techniques in their research. Finally, as the OAIR Director, you will organize OAIR to advise and consult DIR labs on lab-led projects, providing guidance and feedback as needed.
Required Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. Candidates must have their U.S. citizenship status on their CV or within their email application submission. Applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Necessary Skills/Background
- M.S. or higher degree (Ph.D. preferred) in computer science, engineering, bioinformatics, physics, chemistry, biology, or a related discipline
- Extensive experience developing AI/ML solutions across diverse biomedical data types including medical imaging, microscopy, histology, omics, sequencing and genomics, unstructured clinical notes, protein structures, and/or others
- Experience leading technical teams, managing budgets, and supervising and developing technical staff
- Demonstrated history delivering AI, ML, and deep learning methods either through granted patents, launched products, or publications in high impact journals and conferences
- Ability to successfully and effectively build and manage interdisciplinary collaborations
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Position Duties
- Build and manage the Office of AI Research, creating and prioritizing a high-impact research portfolio
- Collaborate with the 70+ NHLBI DIR labs to develop and deploy novel AI/ML solutions that advance DIR research
- Conduct independent research that impacts the NHLBI
- Advise and consult DIR labs on lab-led projects
- Hire, develop, mentor, and manage OAIR staff
- Create a scientific computing plan for OAIR that utilizes an existing GPU cluster
- Publish results in high impact journals and conferences
- Foster an AI community in the DIR that builds internal expertise and enables DIR labs to leverage AI/ML methods for their research
- Present recommendations to senior leadership
Required Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, candidates must be a U.S. citizen, or U.S. National. Foreign nationals or legal permanent residents are not eligible for consideration. Candidates must indicate their U.S. citizenship status on their CV or within their email application submission.
In order to qualify for this position, candidates must possess either a doctoral-level degree in biomedicine or a biological related field, or a master's level or higher degree in:
- engineering
- bioinformatics
- or an emerging or related scientific field.
In addition, candidates must have at least one year of experience related to the position, including achievements in one or more of the following areas to demonstrate the individual has received recognition as an expert in the field:
- Conducted original biomedical research published in peer-reviewed journals of high stature
- Received major prizes and awards (such as visiting professorships and named lectureships) in recognition of original contributions to biomedical research
- Received invitations to speak at or chair major national or international meetings or symposia
- Elected to membership in professional societies of high stature, or
- Meets other criteria demonstrating sufficient rigor or accomplishment in a relevant or closely related field that is necessary to the accomplishment of NIH's mission.
If you are a current Federal Title 5 employee, you must have one year of equivalent experience at the GS-14 level or above
Benefits
A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job applicants.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
Foreign Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Learn more about Foreign Education.
Reasonable Accommodation
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
