Research Associate II - Medical and Clinical Psychology - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a part-time (10 hours/week) Research Associate II to support The Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research Initiative (Suicide CPR Initiative) within the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to MPS. The Research Associate will serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team and support multiple research projects related to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention. The ideal candidate will have prior military experience and be well-suited to provide subject matter expertise on military programs, policies, and practices related to these research topics.

This position will be in support of the Suicide CPR Initiative, previously known as the Laboratory for the Treatment of Suicide-Related Ideation and Behavior, which was established in 2006. Dr. Holloway, the Director of the Suicide CPR Initiative, is a clinical psychologist and an intervention scientist who is primarily interested in developing and empirically evaluating novel interventions for suicide risk reduction. The Suicide CPR Initiative is strategically in a unique position to focus on the problem of military suicide, given its origins at USU and its established partnerships with the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, as well as national and international collaborators and stakeholders. Overall, the mission of the Suicide CPR Initiative is threefold: CARE: To develop effective interventions targeted at reducing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors; PREVENTION: To save lives through education, intervention, science, and advocacy; RESEARCH: To advance suicide intervention science and practice.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

• Serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team; provides research support for multiple projects pertaining to military mental health and suicide prevention.
• Participates in the comprehensive review of military suicide decedents’ medical, administrative, and investigatory records; assists with the preparation of written executive summaries and timelines for each record; and participates in group discussions and consensus meetings associated with death review projects.
• Provides military subject matter expertise on coding/contextualizing military records, as well as expertise regarding broader military programs, policies, and practices related to suicide prevention, intervention and postvention.
• Assists with the preparation of research study materials, regulatory board documents, and/or technical reports for sponsors.
• Assists with the preparation of project-related deliverables and broader dissemination efforts (e.g., written manuscripts for submission to scientific journals).
• Participates in meetings with other research personnel, graduate students, and collaborators.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

 Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Prior research experience is required; preferably within the field of suicide prevention.
• Prior military service and/or experience working with military populations is required.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform work independently.
• Ability to work well as a part of a team and effectively coordinate with others.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• The ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust and CAC.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Physical Capabilities 

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Compensation

• The hourly range for this position is $27.72-$40.00. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer. 

 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor 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)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.