Research Assistant II
Development and Validation of Novel Technologies for Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) is now accepting applications for a Research Assistant II to support the Ettenhofer Laboratory for Neurocognitive Research at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS). The Research Assistant II will contribute to clinical research funded by the Department of Defense to develop and validate novel technologies for the assessment of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Research activities will take place at USUHS facilities in the Bethesda area as well the National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE), Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). Research modalities will include fMRI, DTI, eye tracking, EEG, and neuropsychological assessment. Participants will include military service members, civilians, and veterans. This work will take place within a multidisciplinary academic/medical setting, including opportunities for collaboration with other scientists in the D.C. metropolitan area and nationwide. The Research Assistant II will plan, conduct, and complete research activities (e.g., recruitment, scheduling, study coordination, data collection, data management, and analysis) under the supervision of the head of the laboratory and senior research personnel. He or she will initiate and maintain contact with collaborators and potential participants. The candidate will also assist with writing and editing of experimental results for presentations and publications in scientific settings and technical and peer-reviewed journals.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have completed all requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline. A master’s degree is preferred. Required experience includes a minimum of 2-4 years of directly relevant human subjects research, including: conduct and analysis of neuroimaging research; use of statistical analysis suites such as SPSS; and previous experience with peer-review and publication of scientific research.
Inquiries and Applications: Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals are encouraged to send inquiries or applications electronically to Dr. Mark Ettenhofer at fusion@usuhs.edu. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest. Letters of recommendation will also be requested prior to interview.
HJF is a global organization dedicated to advancing military medical research. USUHS is a federally-funded medical and graduate university in Bethesda, MD that trains both military and civilian scientists and health care practitioners.
University: www.usuhs.mil
Laboratory: www.usuhs.mil/faculty/markettenhofer-mps.html