The NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) regularly has openings for Scientific Review Officers (SRO)
- DE (Open to the public): Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer/Scientist Review Officer): NIH-GR-DE-22-11338755
- MP (Current federal employees): Health Scientist Administrator (Program Officer/Scientific Review Officer): NIH-GR-MP-22-11338768
We will accept applications for SROs, in all fields covered by NIH, from Jan 18-27 through USAJobs.gov. We expect another opening specific to social and behavioral scientists in mid-February 2022. Applications are only accepted through USAJobs and only during the announcement period. (A 10-day opening is standard; we hope for diverse applicants from a broad range of fields and prior careers.)
CSR manages the review of approximately 66,000 applications each year. SROs organize the scientific review groups which identify the most meritorious science for funding consideration. CSR often leads innovation in peer review; recent initiatives include actions to increase diversity in review panels and data-driven evaluation of the scope of review groups through ENQUIRE. We are hiring across all fields of science encompassed by the NIH.
What does a career as an SRO offer?
- There is a good work-life balance. The work can be done in 40 hours a week. You can make an impact and have time for your family and personal pursuits.
- CSR has excellent benefits in terms of retirement, health insurance, and leave. SROs enter as a GS-13 or GS-14 (2022 pay table).
- The Center is a collegial place to work and offers many opportunities for career development and advancement within the Center and the greater NIH.
- SROs can work remotely. Relocation to the Washington, DC area is not required.
- CSR’s specialization in review and the Center’s large, diverse workforce provide a rewarding work environment ― the breadth of science covered at CSR spans all of NIH.
We welcome inquiries about working at CSR
Please contact Dr. Kristin Kramer (kramerkm@csr.nih.gov), Director of the Office of Communications & Outreach, CSR. Current SROs, Dr. Vanessa Boyce (boycevs@mail.nih.gov) and Dr. Raul Rojas (rojasr@mail.nih.gov) are also available to answer your questions.
We held a Q & A on the position and application process on Dec 1. View the recording here.
Applications must be submitted through USAJobs.gov during the announcement period and cannot be accepted via email. All applicants must be U.S. citizens.
