Scientist II - Creative Forces

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HJF is seeking a Scientist II to develop and supervise research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Develops new technologies and protocols.

This position will be in support of Creative Forces: NEA Military Healing Arts Network ("Creative Forces"). The focus of this position will be to develop and conduct research related to the investigation of clinical creative arts therapies. This will include investigating the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to new and existing research projects, collaborating with creative arts therapists, training and supervising research team members, developing new protocols, establishing new research collaborations, and independently preparing scientific presentations, manuscripts, and grants for extramural funding. Incumbent may serve as a Principal Investigator or Associate Investigator on research studies.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Conduct Independent Research: Develop original research projects including protocol development and execution, data collection, and data analysis. Assess, prepare, complete, coordinate and submit protocol related documents to IRBs. Develop data collection tools, questionnaires, databases and the application of research techniques.
• Disseminate Research Findings: Prepare written research reports and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals. Present research methods and findings at local and regional meetings and at scientific conferences.
• Pursue Extramural Funding: Initiate, coordinate and contribute to new grant and funding applications to enhance investment in clinical creative arts therapies research. This will include developing research ideas and methods, writing, creating preliminary data from current and past research protocols, and coordinating the submission of research grants.
• Applies scientific knowledge to training and educational activities for research and clinical professional staff.
• Collaborate with and provide research mentorship to clinical creative arts therapists across the Creative Forces and Defense Intrepid Network sites.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area and ability to analyze and interpret data is required.
• Experience and training in clinical research including human subjects' protections, regulatory affairs, and data collection required.
• Training and experience in clinical science research, data management, and statistics is highly desirable.
• Record of securing extramural funding is highly desirable.
• Experience conducting research at Defense Health Agency and/or Department of Veterans Affairs clinical sites is highly desired.
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills, initiative in performing assigned tasks and the ability to follow-up complex projects with influence.
• Ability to work independently and supervise others.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $93,100-$132,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.