NIH is the center of medical and behavioral research for the Nation ----making essential medical discoveries that improve health and save lives.   The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Project Director, HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) Study, Division of Extramural Research (DER). NIDA is committed to advancing the science on drug use and addiction and applying that knowledge to improve individual and public health. DER provides scientific management and oversight on the development, implementation, and coordination of NIDA’s extramural initiatives, policies, reviews, and operations planning.