*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(a)usuhs.edu
<mailto: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 <http://www.usuhs.mil/>
Laboratory:
www.usuhs.mil/faculty/markettenhofer-mps.html
<http://www.usuhs.mil/faculty/markettenhofer-mps.html>
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Ashley Safford, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
askye37(a)gmail.com <mailto:askye37@gmail.com>