Research Geneticist
What you'd do
This position is located in the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG), National Institute on Aging (NIA), NIH. LNG is a highly collaborative research group that investigates the basis of neurodegenerative diseases using genetics, genomics, cell biology, disease modeling, and computational approaches.
Major duties
The duties for this position include, but not limited to the following: Serves as the lead on large-scale genetic and genomic data generation, quality control, and dissemination efforts. The position includes responsibility for the planning, design, and execution of genomic and genetic data production efforts, including the testing and evaluation of new state-of-the-art genetic technologies. Provides high-throughput genomic data services to members of LNG and collaborating laboratories, in addition to providing training in data generation. Directs, designs, and organizes the Laboratory's high-content, high-throughput genomic data production program, established to promote investigation into the basis of neurodegenerative disease and related traits. The incumbent dedicates 50% of their weekly responsibilities to leading the genomic research program. This is a Code 4 supervisory position. Although supervising others is not a major duty, it may be performed up to 25% of the time. Planning and implementing major high-throughput, high-content genetics and genomics experiments and acts as project manager of large-scale, multi-year research projects in the space of genomic technology applications. Provides expert advice and guidance to researchers and program officials throughout NIA and the NIH on a wide variety of matters related to large-scale genomic data production and quality control, including providing advice and experience on new technological developments in data production, quality control, storage, and dissemination.
What you need to qualify
Education Requirement: Degree: genetics; or one of the basic biological sciences that included at least 9 semester hours in genetics. Graduate Education: Genetics, or a curriculum or pattern of training that placed major emphasis on genetics. Graduate study in related fields such as agronomy, horticulture, animal, dairy, or poultry husbandry, entomology, microbiology, plant pathology, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, and physiology that involved cross-training in genetics is qualifying, provided it placed sufficient emphasis on genetics. AND Specialized Experience: In addition, in order to qualify for a Research Geneticist position at the GS-14 level, you must have at least (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: (1) planning and implementing genetics and genomics research projects and experiments; (2) developing genetic and genomic research methodologies; (3) interpreting genetic data and applying quality control measures; and (4) advising scientific staff on genomic data production and emerging technologies. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13025569
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