Bioinformatics Specialist

If you are an experienced Bioinformatics Specialist AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health! This position is located in the Center for Biomedical Informatics and Information Technology (CBIIT), National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Provide expert leadership, oversight, and direction for all aspects of Super Intelligence (SI) and Federated Learning (FL) programs, projects, and advisory services in support of NCI research programs. | Provide advanced expertise in SI and FL to support the common clinical practice of collecting medical data for patients across multiple domains, such as medical imaging, genomics, electronic health records (EHR), and patient-reported outcomes (PRO). | Develop FL technologies that deploy Natural Language Processing, LLMs or other ML approaches for various purposes, including phenotyping, annotating datasets, adverse event detection, and quality control, to facilitate genomics research. | Provide leadership and scientific expertise in the planning, design, and implementation of FL supported (or involved) basic, clinical, and translational studies as well as population research studies within NCI and/or NCI supported initiatives. | Coordinate the scientific and technical management of FL related contracts within CBIIT and advise other NCI Divisions in FL involved grants/contracts as needed.

Education Requirement:
In order to meet the Basic Requirements for a Bioinformatics Specialist, GS-0601, you must possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

Additional Specialized Experience Requirement:
In addition to meeting the Basic Qualifications, you must demonstrate in your resume at least one year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1) Providing technical guidance on super intelligence and Federated Learning functions to support biomedical research; 2) Developing super intelligence and Federated Learning solutions to support the collection of patient medical data; 3) Collaborating across organizations to identify technical and privacy issues of Federated Learning frameworks; 4) Serving on project or development teams that strategize and address organizational needs for super intelligence or Federated Learning in a scientific or biomedical research setting.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay.To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.

Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13089940

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. | Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. | Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. | Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. | The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. | The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. | Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. | Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. | Position requires Education. Please submit transcripts.