Deputy Director, Division of AIDS

Department of Health and Human Services

National Institutes of Health

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), one of the largest institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), conducts and supports a global program of research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases.

The Division of AIDS (DAIDS) within NIAID seeks an exceptional and visionary leader to be the deputy director of DAIDS. DAIDS was formed in 1986 to develop and implement the national research agenda to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Toward that end, DAIDS supports a global research portfolio to advance biological knowledge of HIV and its related co-infections and co-morbidities.

With the ultimate goal of ending the HIV epidemic, DAIDS develops and supports the infrastructure and biomedical research needed to 1) reduce HIV incidence through the development of effective biomedical prevention strategies, including vaccines that are safe and desirable; 2) develop novel approaches for the treatment and cure of HIV infection; 3) develop interventions to treat and/or prevent co-infections and co-morbidities of greatest significance; 4) engage scientific and community stakeholders to equitably implement effective interventions; 5) implement strategies to foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility activities, to include growing a diverse, talented, and trained workforce; and 6) foster new extramural partnerships to address topics of significant mutual interest.

The Deputy Director of DAIDS shares the full responsibility for providing scientific and clinical leadership to DAIDS as well as managing the planning, conducting, coordinating, and evaluating of the national and international extramural research effort focused on HIV/AIDS. The international scope of DAIDS is significant, with clinical research sites on six continents. The deputy director serves as the principal advisor to the director in the planning, directing, and oversight of a portfolio of research grants and contracts in excess of $1 billion and addresses the development of tools for the prevention, treatment, and/or cure of HIV/AIDS.

The deputy director’s role involves setting program priorities and recommending funding levels for competing programs, as well as preparing analyses of national and international needs and research efforts to assist advisory groups in recommending new and/or continuing program emphases. The deputy director also maintains surveillance over developments in HIV/AIDS research and assesses the need for research into the pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of HIV/AIDS and for educational or outreach and/or training. The deputy director consults with voluntary and professional health organizations in identifying and meeting the research needs of DAIDS and also assists in coordinating and collaborating with other federal, non-government, private sector, and international organizations.

Required Qualifications

• Appointees may be U.S. citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, or non-U.S. citizens who are eligible for a valid work authorization.
• D., Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree
• Demonstrated experience in the following areas:
  • Independent and collaborative work in planning, organizing, and conducting HIV and/or infectious diseases research
  • Effective service in research program administration
  • Effective communications and collaborations

This experience may be gained through senior-level research experiences as a principal investigator or may otherwise be gained through active involvement in initiating research projects, developing protocols, conducting clinical studies, documenting findings, interpreting results in a published report (journal), supervising staff, and managing budgets.

Competitive candidates will be widely respected by their peers for their scientific and managerial or executive accomplishments and expertise.

To Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following to the NIH Specialized Scientific Jobs portal (https://service.cancer.gov/nci-scss.do#/) by Sunday, March 2, 2025:

• Curriculum vitae
• Bibliography
• A three-page statement explaining their vision for HIV and related infectious diseases research, reasons for being interested in the position, and specific expertise, leadership skills, and experience they would bring to the position
• A statement describing their experience mentoring and promoting employee development

In addition, up to three letters of professional reference may be required as the recruitment process progresses. This position is subject to a background investigation.

Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and will be reviewed only by authorized NIAID officials. The successful candidate will be appointed under the Title 42 (f) hiring authority as a science program leader in a Tier 2 position at a salary commensurate with their experience but not exceeding $248,000 per year.

A full civil service package of benefits (including retirement; health and life insurance; annual and sick leave; and a Thrift Savings Plan [401K equivalent]) is also available. Relocation expense allowances are authorized and may be paid in accordance with agency policy. If relocation expense allowances are paid, employees will be required to sign a one-year service agreement.

For more information or questions about the position, email NIAIDExecutiveServices@mail.nih.gov.

Visit NIAID Careers (https://www.niaid.nih.gov/about/careers) for more information about working in NIAID’s dynamic atmosphere.

HHS, NIH, and NIAID are equal opportunity employers dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community through its training and employment programs.