Research Scientist - Traumatic Brain Injury
Description
CICONIX has an exciting new opportunity for Research Scientist to support the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence’s (TBICoE) mission on Joint Base San Antonio.
Position Summary:
The Research Scientist role involves spearheading the development and execution of cutting-edge clinical research studies at the intersection of neuroscience and traumatic brain injury (TBI). As a key contributor, the scientist will craft experimental hypotheses, design protocols, and analyze data to advance the understanding of TBI products and technologies. With a focus on collaboration, the position entails coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, preparing grant proposals, and contributing to the submission of manuscripts to scientific journals.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Leads and/or assists the development of research/clinical investigations/studies projects and carries out all necessary responsibilities related to these projects. May serve as a Principal or Associate Investigator on TBICoE clinical research studies.
- Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific methodologies and concepts to promising TBI products and technologies.
- Assists with formulating experimental hypotheses and designs experimental and other study protocols.
- Prepares requests for actions/proposals to include assisting with grant proposal applications, their associated documentations and requirements. Facilitates the flow and approval processes for relevant projects as needed or requested.
- Assists in developing and testing necessary new technologies and protocols, processes, analyzes and interprets experimental and other study data and coordinates with other technical and professional staff.
- Prepares documents, written reports, manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and completes other projects as needed. May facilitate high-level database coding, SPSS syntax writing, statistical analyses, manuscript writing, conference presentations, etc.
- Provides collaborative assistance to other Research Scientists and research teams. Facilitates research productivity with a larger group of multidisciplinary research collaborators
- May work with clinic partners/team on TBI and clinically-relevant program/ project improvement initiatives at the site. Presents TBICoE’s clinical research findings at internal and external scientific meetings.
- Serves as a TBI research expert for both HQ and the TBICoE network.
- Attends and participates in scholarly, academic and scientific meetings related to TBI.
- Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts for publication in the area of TBI and presentation of posters and papers at scientific meetings.
- Serves as a TBI research expert for both HQ and the TBICoE network, including but not limited to responding to “taskers” or other RFIs from TBICoE Leadership/HQ, drafting relevant EXSUMs or Information Papers, and participating on relevant TBICoE Network calls.
Position Requirements:
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques; excellent communication skills; ability to troubleshoot technical procedures; ability to work independently and supervise others working for this contract. Excellent collaborative skilled required.
- Will have experience producing data/ manuscripts for publications in peer review journals and/or conducted presentations at professional meetings. Must be able to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
Minimum Education/Training Requirements:
- Ph.D., MD or MD/PhD or terminal doctorate degree in related scientific discipline preferred. May consider a Master’s level degree with at least 10 years of clinical TBI research experience.
- Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training.
- Minimum Experience: 2-3 years of clinical research experience required.
- Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care with neurological disorders and TBI clinical research experience strongly preferred.
Required Licenses: None.
Physical Capabilities: Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to carry light items – up to 25 lbs.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls: May supervise junior research staff.
Work Environment: Office, clinical and hospital environment. May encounter patients who are confused, agitated or abusive. Must be available to travel locally, regionally and nationally.
CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
- Must be able to pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI).
Competitive market-based salary, commensurate with experience and education
CICONIX, LLC Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
CICONIX LLC is an innovative Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance to military health program support. We believe that broad collaboration and an integrated approach to problem-solving leads to successful outcomes for our clients. Exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact are the foundational values defining our company culture.