Behavioral Research Scientist at Knowesis, Inc. in silver spring, Maryland

Job Description:

Knowesis is seeking an experienced Behavioral Research Scientist to support the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Biomedical Research Support contract to assume the lead role in various sleep research and development activities. The candidate shall support and conduct protocols utilizing the Sleep Laboratory to investigate stress, PTSD, TBI, Mental Health Research, neurotrauma, and the effects of blast, resilience, sleep deprivation, and pharmacological agents. Area of specialty may be requested, including electrophysiology, physiology, or neuroscience. *This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for data collection, and ensure that all study data are collected, recorded, documented, and archived in compliance with Good Clinical Practices and pertinent government rules, regulations, and policies.


• Propose, plan, organize and execute experiments and research.


• Administer psychological and performance measures to subjects as specified in protocols.


• Maintain an appropriate, professional demeanor in all interactions with human research participants and research collaborators.


• Oversee recruitment and screening of volunteers for human research protocols.


• Administer neurocognitive tasks, symptom questionnaires, informed consent, and other related paperwork.


• Collect physiological data (e.g., metabolic rate) and aid in their compilation/entry for later analyses.


• Provide technical support in actigraph utilization for all research studies (field and laboratory) to include maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of actigraphs.


• Able to train, lead, and/or coordinate technical staff members in all areas of polysomnography, performance testing, and actigraphy, and additional functions to include (but not limited to) PC-based initialization of devices with appropriate parameters and power sources; data acquisition; and data processing.


• Assist in Subject recruitment physicals, including administration of standardized psychological evaluations.


• Responsible for a number of sleep studies to include, including pre-site visit preparations, as well as site visit responsibilities and travel/overnight, stays for up to (5) studies.


• Conduct site visits as dictated by the monitoring plan, focusing on subject entry criteria, informed consent process, and verification of data accuracy and protocol/study compliance.


• Communicate with the site Investigator/coordinator any issues, including adverse effects, that require follow-up, action(s) to be taken, and expected timelines for completion for all action items.


• The candidate shall utilize established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data as well as summarize findings in reports and communicate results. Coordinates with key stakeholders, as identified by the COR, and other collaborative parties in the development and execution of outcome metrics and data of interest to AFMS or DoD leadership.


• Interact with other scientists within and outside of the organization.


• Shall rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.


• May lead and direct the work of others.


• A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. The candidate will typically report to the head of a unit/department.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Knowesis 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)

Experience

• 3-5 Years of experience within the biomedical or clinical research field.


• 5-10 years of post-doctoral experience.


• Able to work independently, organize time and manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• Ability to work independently as well as coordinate in work teams.

Education

• PHD or better in Neuroscience or related field

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