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Leidos · 16 hours ago

Research Scientist - Physiologist

New London County, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $157K/yr

Leidos is a leading provider of innovative solutions in health IT, dedicated to improving clinical and operational outcomes. They are seeking a Research Physiologist to support research studies on the biomedical response of humans in various environments, focusing on human performance, nutrition, and medical readiness.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide consultation to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, cognizant fleet commands, the Chief of Naval Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command and other DOD agencies as directed

Identify Navy-relevant research topics in the areas of human physical performance, nutrition optimization and medical readiness, and draft research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics

Assist in the development and execution of research projects and required documentation including development of Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding or CRADAs to work with collaborators

Aid execution of approved work units/research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing and fabricating laboratory equipment and materials, developing and monitoring progress and financial plans, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related Institutional Review Board documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals

Develop and evaluate appropriate methodologies, write standards of procedure to perform appropriate methodologies, and perform quality assurance checks to ensure that appropriate methodologies are followed consistently on approved studies and research projects

Support NSMRL staff and other professional entities on current and future human and non-human subjects research projects

Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings and publications

Prepare summaries and publications for non-research technical and general audiences

Qualification

Ph.D. in PhysiologyHuman Performance ResearchTechnical WritingExperimental BiologyNutrition OptimizationCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Candidates must have completed a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in physiology or related biomedical field from an accredited university in the United States or an international university of equivalent standard

Ability to extend and apply the knowledge of human physiology to the missions of the command and the Navy

Evidence of scientific achievement as shown by the publication of articles and reports, and membership in scientific societies

Knowledge of and experience in writing and editing technical and scientific research information

Ability to speak well and concisely, and confer with professional colleagues on a peer basis

Candidates must display a willingness to be exposed to a broad research and management experience in the human performance domain, including experimental and synthetic biology, cellular biology, metabolism, nutrition, and physical training regimens

Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level

Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required