Congressional Research Service Employment Home Page has listed two great new positions. Royal Shipp the head of the CRS tells me that these come out of a previous position that was essentially “bioethicist to think about aging issues” that was provided for in a grant on aging in 2004. It went so well that these have now been announced. I can tell you they have a great view of the Capital Building.
The ANALYST IN GENETICS (Vacancy #050319) provides analysis of research, medical, and policy issues in the field of genetics, especially as they relate to an aging population. Key issues include the ethical, social, biologic, and legal issues involved in the application of genetic science to the development and regulation of gene therapies and pharmaceuticals; and the relation of this work to medical care, public health, biodefense, and associated public and private financing.
The ANALYST IN GERONTOLOGY (Vacancy #050320) provides analysis of issues in the field of aging. Key issues include: 1) changes in the demographic and disability status of the aging population; 2) an understanding of the complexity of aging issues and the effects of aging policy on society; 3) the continuum of care needs of this population; 4) innovative strategies for integrating services the elderly need; 5) options for financing these services; and 6) the role of Federal and state governments and the private sector in the delivery, quality assurance, and financing of these services.
Positions are being offered at the GS-13 level ($77,353-$100,554); promotion potential is to the GS-15 level ($107,521-$139,774). To apply online (preferred), visit http://www.loc.gov/crsinfo or call (202) 707-5627 to request an applicant job kit. Please refer to the appropriate vacancy number in all correspondence. Applications must be received by January 31, 2005. CRS is the public policy research arm of the U.S. Congress and is fully committed to workforce diversity.