Research Scientist

Leads and / or assists the development and execution of clinical research studies / projects and carries out all necessary responsibilities related to these projects including proposal submissions protocol development database management data analysis and interpretation and dissemination.

Develops and serves as SME for a line of clinical research within the Fort Carson TBICoE research portfolio aligned with his / her own area(s) of expertise. This line of research should prioritize clinically translatable research to optimize TBI outcomes and support force readiness and resilience.

Leads and / or assists with formulating experimental hypotheses and study designs aligned with research gaps and priorities outlined by DoD / TBICoE.

Prepares study proposals for internal and external funding to include leading and / or assisting with grant proposal applications their associated documentations and requirements.

Works closely with study coordinators and other research staff to develop study protocols and data collection and database management procedures.

Assists with writing and submitting IRB protocols and reports.

Analyzes and interprets data from clinical research studies performed at Fort Carson and / or other TBICoE network sites. May perform high-level technical analyses including database coding (e.g. SPSS R SAS) application of advanced statistical techniques (e.g. SEM linear mixed modeling bootstrapping) and / or processing physiological and / or time series data (e.g. HRV eye tracking pupillometry EEG).

Prepares documents written reports presentations and manuscripts for submission to scientific conferences and journals. Attends and participates in scholarly academic and scientific meetings related to TBI. Presents TBICoEs clinical research findings at internal and external scientific meetings.

Provides collaborative assistance to other Research Scientists and research teams in the TBICoE network.

Facilitates research productivity with a larger group of multidisciplinary research collaborators.

Other duties consistent with the above responsibilities.

Position Requirements :

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Must have knowledge of human subjects research protections regulations and best practices.

Must have foundational knowledge of statistics and their appropriate application to clinical research data (e.g. ANOVAs regressions); knowledge and application of advanced statistical techniques (e.g. cluster analyses SEM linear mixed modeling) is strongly preferred.

Must be proficient with at least one statistical software package (e.g. SPSS R SAS).

Knowledge of basic and / or advanced processing and analysis of physiological data and / or time series data (e.g. HRV EEG eye tracking pupillometry) is preferred.

Must have ability to troubleshoot technical procedures ability to work independently and have excellent communication skills.

Must have excellent collaborative skills and ability to function as a part of a research team.

Must be able to work comfortably with standard computer software including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint

Qualifications :

Education / Training :

Ph.D. MD or MD / PhD or terminal doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology Experimental Psychology Neuroscience Sports Medicine Epidemiology or related scientific discipline preferred.

May consider a Masters level degree with at least 7 years of clinical TBI research experience and satisfactory publication history.

Must complete CITI / HIPAA training.

Minimum Experience :

2-3 years of post-doctoral clinical human subjects research experience with a strong publication record is required.

S / he will have experience producing manuscripts for publications in peer-review journals and abstracts for presentation at scientific conferences.

Prior experience performing clinical research within the DoD / VA systems of care is preferred.

Prior experience performing clinical research in a clinical population is strongly preferred with additional preference for experience with neurological and / or TBI populations.

Additional Information :

Benefits :

At Compass Government Solutions we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and professional growth :

• Competitive Salary   Recognizing your skills and experience.
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays   Balance work and life with time to recharge.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans   Flexible coverage to meet your needs.
• Capital Services CSI Benefits Packages   Our signature benefit offering enhanced coverage mental health support and specialized resources tailored to our employees unique needs.
• 401(k) Plan   Planning for your future has never been easier.
• Life & Disability Insurance   Protection and peace of mind for you and your family.

EOE AA M / F / Vet / Disability

Compass Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Machine Learning,Python,AI,Bioinformatics,C / C++,R,Biochemistry,Research Experience,Natural Language Processing,Deep Learning,Molecular Biology

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1