The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 2 days ago
Postdoctoral Fellow
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$53K/yr - $78K/yr
0+ years expThe Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow who will initiate and carry out research projects focusing on women's health in the military, contributing to the development of an evidence map of health literature for Active Duty Service Women.
Health CareMedicalMedical Device
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists in designing and developing the systematic review and evidence map protocol, including defining the scope, research questions, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and search strategy, in collaboration with the research team
Conducts, with supervision, comprehensive and systematic literature searches across relevant databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Embase) and gray literature sources to identify DOW women's health research published over the past 10 years
Performs title and abstract screening, and full-text review, adhering to established eligibility criteria and documenting the selection process (e.g., using a PRISMA flow diagram) with supervision
Develops and refines data extraction forms and systematically extracts key information (e.g., study design, population, interventions, outcomes, funding source) from included studies for charting and synthesis, with supervision
Contributes to the development of an evidence map structure and visual representation to characterize the scope, volume, and characteristics of DOW women's health research
Assists in the analysis and synthesis of the extracted data to identify research gaps, trends, and areas of high research activity
Assists in preparing the drafting of the systematic review and evidence map manuscript for peer-reviewed publication
Presents research findings to stakeholders, including the USU Military Women’s Health Research Program, collaborators, and at national scientific meetings
Assists in preparing progress reports, final reports, and other project documentation for the funding agency
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in a health related field
Minimum of 0-5 years experience required
Knowledge of systematic review and/or evidence mapping methodologies (e.g., Cochrane, PRISMA standards)
Knowledge of the scientific area, specifically military healthcare and/or women's health research
Understanding of publication processes for peer-reviewed journals
Research and analytical skills, including the ability to analyze and interpret complex data
Proficiency in conducting comprehensive literature searches using major bibliographic databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus, Embase)
Strong written and verbal communication skills for developing protocols, drafting manuscripts, and presenting findings
Meticulous attention to detail for data extraction, record-keeping, and quality control throughout the review process
Proficiency with systematic review software (e.g., Covidence, Rayyan) and data management tools (e.g., Excel, R)
Ability to work under supervision, prioritize tasks, and manage a multi-stage, complex research project to meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary research team
Ability to troubleshoot search strategies and data management challenges
Ability to synthesize disparate research findings into a cohesive and meaningful narrative and visual evidence map
Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust clearance
Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs
Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
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.
Company
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
The Henry M.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationTEDCOOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
2025-10-10Grant
2024-12-11Grant· $0.9M
2023-10-24Grant· $1.3M
Leadership Team
John Lowe
President/CEO
Joseph Caravalho
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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