Research Scientist II - Suicide CPR Initiative (Hybrid or Remote) - The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Scientist 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. This position will be based out of MPS offices in Rockville, MD. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to MPS.

The Research Scientist will: serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and graduate students; develop, conduct and supervise research projects pertaining to military mental health and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention; investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential interventions, programs, and problems; and develops new research protocols.

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, 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.

• Collaborates with Principal Investigators (PIs), research scientists, clinicians, graduate students and other technical and professional staff; interacts with project stakeholders; and serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Plans, executes, and oversees multiple research projects pertaining to military mental health and suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.

• Contributes to the thorough review of military suicide decedents’ medical, administrative, and investigatory records.
• Assists with the design of research protocols, psychological instruments and/or surveys; makes scientific observations and formulates hypotheses; processes and interprets experimental data; performs quantitative and/or qualitative statistical analyses.

• Monitors scientific literature; prepares written manuscripts for submission to scientific journals; presents at professional conferences; prepares regulatory board documents; prepares technical reports for study sponsors.

• Coordinates and prepares new grant and funding applications; prepares written manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.

• Provides general supervision and mentorship for junior staff; assists with the design and research methodology for student-related theses and dissertation studies.

• 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.

Education and Experience

• Doctorate Degree required; degree in Psychology (Experimental, Clinical, Counseling, or Social), Public Health, or a related field preferred."
• Minimum of 5-8 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Applicants must have evidence of a strong research background as reflected by scholarly publications and/or presentations and previous work experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills and an ability to troubleshoot day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and supervise others. 
• Knowledge of (and experience with) military mental health, military family mental health, and/or suicidology.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities 

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

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600.00-$130,000.00/year. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final salary will be determined based on market analysis, experience, and education.

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 HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will 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.