General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 week ago
Research Scientist (Clinical Research, Traumatic Brain Injury)
Fort Carson, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $131K/yr
10+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Research Scientist to support the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence at Fort Carson, Colorado. The role involves developing clinical investigations, formulating experimental hypotheses, and coordinating research projects related to traumatic brain injury.
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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
Assists in the development of a virtual reality-based cognitive training program to enhance combat operational performance and rehabilitation following traumatic brain injury
Assists in post-processing and analyses of data obtained from cognitive pupillometry and/or eye-tracking measures (using Python or similar)
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
If relevant, develops relationships with operational communities at/near the site to identify any needs that can be addressed through research efforts
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
Works with the DSCs to disseminate findings from studies to relevant clinical and operational communities (locally and throughout the DHA) in alignment with HQ-driven Dissemination and Implementation plans
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
May supervise junior research staff
Qualification
Required
Master's level degree and 10+ years of clinical TBI research experience OR Ph.D., MD or MD/PhD or terminal doctorate degree in related scientific discipline (preferred) and 2+ years of TBI research experience
Experience producing data/ manuscripts for publications in peer review journals and/or conducted presentations at professional meetings
Experience with writing grants, with a track record of successful grant proposals
Proficiency with computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Must complete CITI/ HIPAA training
Preferred
Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care with neurological disorders and TBI clinical research experience preferred
Experience with cognitive pupillometry and/or eye tracking, analyzing the data from both (using Python or other relevant software) preferred
Experience with virtual-reality
Benefits
A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
A 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
Short and long-term disability benefits
Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
Company
General Dynamics Information Technology
General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
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