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 the leading medical research center in the world. We are seeking an individual to work as an Associate Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at the National Institutes of Health in Baltimore, MD. This position is estimated to support a hybrid work arrangement that includes a mix of remote and on-site work each week at the NIH in Baltimore, MD.

　　This is a long-term contract position which offers:

　　Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit package

　　Optional health, vision, and dental plans

　　Vacation leave as well as paid federal holidays and 401K plan.

　　Access to NIH’s unparalleled resources and niche scientific initiatives

　　TASKS/SERVICES. The contractor shall:

　　(1) Serve as Associate Director of Postdoctoral Affairs at the National Institute on Aging (NIA); work with the Deputy Scientific Director on the development of recruitment and training policy and implementation and on new initiatives

　　(2) Work with the NIA Training Director and Training Office staff to manage, support and enhance training activities provided for NIA Intramural Research Program (IRP) postdoctoral fellows and graduate students

　　(3) Organize monthly events for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students that include career development, training and social networking activities.

　　(4) Organize and implement a Career Exploration Series to educate and expose postdoctoral fellows to various career options.

　　(5) Co-lead, organize and implement wellness activities under the Be Well at Work – Wellness at the National Institute on Aging

　　(6) Conduct postdoctoral onboarding, orientation meetings, and exit interviews with all postdoctoral and graduate fellows

　　(7) Host monthly office hours for postdoc and grad trainees to offer insights into career transitions, discuss current job market trends, and address any concerns

　　(8) Facilitate NIA job support group meetings to assist fellows in their job search initiatives; conduct professional development workshops.

　　(9) Create a Postdoctoral Spotlight Series that highlights the accomplishments of departing fellows

　　(10) Serve as point of contact for NIH and NIA Fellows Committee (FELCOM) representatives to provide input on management, education and community building initiatives as well as serve on the Baltimore Fellows Symposium organizing committee

　　(11) Design and manage fellows’ annual curriculum development and yearly Responsible Conduct of Research training; develop and make readily available training materials

　　(12) Evaluate program activities to identify issues and develop recommendations for improvement.

　　(13) Provide grant writing support by organizing an annual grant writing workshop and offering continuous support throughout the year

　　REQUIREMENTS. The contractor ideally would have:

　　(1) Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or other related discipline.

　　(2) Minimum of one (1) year of research experience in Biology or other biomedical research related field.

　　(3) Experience with teaching, training, and/or mentoring, which includes providing guidance related to career planning, career transitions, job searches, and professional development

　　(4) Experience with report writing, presentations, and use of graphic design software such as Photoshop or Canva

　　(5) Demonstrated knowledge of the use of web-based and social media platforms

　　PLEASE APPLY ONLINE

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　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.