The Supervisory Research Health Scientist serves as Associate Director for Research (AD/R), Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS), responsible for and manages all research programs developed within GRECC having a regional and national impact on improvement of health and health care for older Veterans, as well as international impact on treatments and research related to aging non-Veterans.
Duty Location San Antonio, TX.
***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but are not limited to the following: Supervising and managing research health scientist and basic laboratory program staff personnel, equipment lifecycle protocols, and overall operational requirements for six (6) assigned wet laboratories.
Developing new methods, approaches, and procedures for active grant-funded research projects, including translational biomarker discovery using human biospecimens, molecular profiling, and disease models; these include both clinical and translational studies. Participating in qualitative data collection and analysis and serving as a Principal Investigator (PI) for a currently funded research program.
Evaluating results of research and assessing potential impact on facility practice and policy. Performing complex analytical tasks and interpreting results leading to a successful research program. Administering all aspects for funded research to include complete execution of assigned project grant salary resources, multi-year and multi-source budgeting, development and management of Institutional Review (IRB) protocols for human-subjects and biospecimen-based studies.
Performing work which affects the management and operation of effective and efficient projects and activities, including the continuation of approved ongoing research programs, initiation for new research, and/or the termination of disapproved research programs. Preparing and submitting grant proposals for funding for research projects and field studies.
Developing and delivering presentations, providing and justifying recommendations for responsible area(s), assigned staff, specific programs and/or project areas. Hearing and resolving group grievances and employee complaints, mentoring, guiding and resolving minor disciplinary issues. Performing all other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad hoc telework. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. There is no educational substitution at this GS-14 grade level. NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
VHANationalRecruitmentCenter@va.gov · (844)456-5208
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $127624 – $165917/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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