Chief Scientist - Radiation Effects Research Foundation

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Overview: <strong>Req. Number:&nbsp;R0001720</strong><br /><br />The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) seeks candidates for Chief Scientist at the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF) in Hiroshima, Japan. The Chief Scientist provides scientific leadership of the research programs at RERF in Hiroshima, Japan; leads database integration efforts for future research efforts; plans and conducts research and participates in research collaborations with other RERF scientists, and; reports to internal and external audiences including at national and international scientific meetings. The Chief Scientist works closely with the Director of Research, at the direction of the Board of Directors.<br /><br />Candidates must be U.S. citizens, must have strong experience in data science, bioinformatics, epidemiology, molecular/genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical/medical data sciences, cancer biology, radiation biology, statistical genetics or a related field, and hold a Ph.D., Sc.D, Dr.PH., or MD degree in a relevant scientific discipline or have equivalent training and research experience. The successful candidate receives an appointment from NAS and RERF.<br /><br />NAS offers an outstanding package of benefits and relocation allowances for this position. Please visit the Academies&rsquo; website (link at the end of this notice) to apply for this position or contact Dr. Daniel Mulrow (dmulrow@nas.edu) for additional information.<br /><br />RERF is a bi-national public interest foundation in Japan that conducts research for the benefit of the survivors of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and for humanity. RERF is supported by the governments of Japan (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare) and the United States (U.S. Department of Energy) and is a global leader in the study of long-term effects of radiation exposure on human health and its interactions with genes, lifestyle, and environment. RERF and its predecessor, the Atomic Bomb Casualty Commission, have studied the health of Japanese atomic bombing survivors since 1947 in three large cohorts: Life Span Study, Adult Health Study, and a study of survivor offspring (F1 Study). Additionally, RERF is expanding its work with biosample research and it is starting the TRIO study to investigate if there are transgenerational effects of radiation exposure. The NAS has a long-standing cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy to recruit and hire U.S. scientists to work at RERF.<br /><br />The highest decision-making body at RERF is the Board of Councilors, consisting of Councilors appointed from Japan and the United States. The Board of Directors, consisting of the Representative Director/Chair, Executive Director/Vice-Chair (U.S. representative), and Executive Director (Japanese representative), is responsible for the management of RERF&rsquo;s operations and reports to the Board of Councilors. <p>&nbsp;<br /><strong>***COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION***</strong></p> <div><em>Your cover letter should address:&nbsp;</em></div> <ul> <li><em>What attracts you to RERF as an organization, and how does this position fit into your career goals?</em></li> <li> <div><em>Can you briefly describe your research interests and experience?</em></div> </li> <li> <div>Based upon the below job description, where do you see close alignments with your background and experience?</div> </li> <li> <div><em>How do you envision the role of the Chief Scientist working to shape the future of research at RERF?</em></div> </li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li> <p>Assists the RERF Board of Directors, with research program planning and execution and with improving RERF&rsquo;s research systems and capabilities.&nbsp; Provides scientific and programmatic advice to RERF directors when requested</p> </li> <li> <p>Develops and implements an integrated data resource (combining data from clinical sources, dosimetry, epidemiologic, and biological samples) for future research projects at RERF.</p> </li> <li> <p>Provides operations and fiscal management; reviews and approves publications for submission to scientific journals.</p> </li> <li> <p>Fosters collaborative research activities across RERF and with external investigators. Serves as a resource to other RERF research staff.</p> </li> <li> <p>Plans and conducts collaborative and independent research to answer complex scientific questions.</p> </li> <li> <p>Writes/edits scientific papers and presentations and responds to reviewer comments.</p> </li> <li> <p>Represents RERF within and outside the institution, and reports to internal and external audiences on the outcomes of RERF&rsquo;s activities, including at national and international scientific meetings.</p> </li> <li> <p>Remains up to date on current research trends and best practices. Identifies and applies advanced technologies to improve research capabilities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Serves as a resource to other research staff.</p> </li> <li> <p>Maintains an appropriate standard of confidentiality.&nbsp; When handling secure, privileged, sensitive, or confidential information and matters, maintains strict confidence and exercises care to prevent disclosure to others.&nbsp; Accesses confidential information for work-related reasons only, following the policies and procedures of the organization. Ensures that any privileged, sensitive, or confidential information is securely stored, disposed of, and transmitted according to the Institutional guidance.&nbsp; Ensures procedures are in place to maintain and protect confidentiality and to prevent disclosure.</p> </li> </ul>
Requirements: <p><strong>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrated record of scientific leadership and research productivity and advanced knowledge in a relevant scientific discipline.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong program/project planning, management, and facilitation skills.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Expertise integrating datasets from multiple disciplines into a combined database.</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience and demonstrated success working internationally, outside of the US.</p> <p>Strong collaborative and leadership skills bringing together researchers both within an institution across departments and with external partners from other institutions.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to operate with independent judgment and action.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to work successfully in a binational team environment.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to manage and maintain privileged, sensitive, and confidential information and matters appropriately.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to address important/controversial issues using effective persuasion, negotiation, and compromise skills.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to understand and share technical/scientific issues with diverse audiences.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to independently develop and manage multiple and complex projects.</p> </li> <li> <p>Ability to serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues.&nbsp;</p> </li> <li> <p>Excellent verbal and written communications skills.&nbsp;</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Minimum Education/Training Requirements<br /></strong>Candidates must have strong experience in one or more of the following fields: bioinformatics, epidemiology, molecular/genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, clinical/medical data sciences, cancer biology, radiation biology, statistical genetics, or a related field, and hold a Ph.D. Sc.D, Dr.PH., or MD degree in a relevant scientific discipline or have equivalent training and research experience.</p> <p><strong>Minimum Experience<br /></strong>Ten years of related professional experience.<br /><br /></p> <p><strong>Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Demonstrated experience integrating datasets between biological samples, epidemiological data, clinical data, and/or dosimetry.</p> </li> <li> <p>Extensive experience with leading projects across multiple disciplines and departments and or across institutions and organizations.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Physical Capabilities<br /></strong>Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to travel internationally. Ability to relocate to Japan.</p> <p><strong>Required Licenses, Certification or Registration<br /></strong>U.S. citizenship required.</p> <p><strong>Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls<br /></strong>Reports to the RERF Board of Directors and receives performance evaluation from the Executive Director (U.S. representative).</p> <p><strong>Work Environment<br /></strong>Radiation Effects Research Foundation, Hiroshima, Japan. Office environment, with frequent travel to RERF&rsquo;s office in Nagasaki, Japan; to other locations in Japan; and to the United States and other international destinations.</p> <p><strong></p> <p><strong>Equal Opportunity Employer:<br /></strong>It is the policy of the National Academies to recruit, hire, transfer, compensate, and promote people in all job categories and to administer all other personnel actions, terms and conditions of employment in a manner that is consistent with equal employment, and does not discriminate on the basis of&nbsp; race, creed, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, disability, medical condition for which a person has been rehabilitated or cured, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, political affiliation, personal appearance, matriculation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.&nbsp; It is also the institution's policy to recruit, hire, promote, and provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and covered veterans who are otherwise qualified.</p>