Clinical Research Assistant I - MED

• Performs data collection by conducting research interviews.
• Recruits and screens subjects for research studies. Collects baseline and follow up data from subjects. Checks for validity and accuracy of data ensuring compliance with quality assurance requirements and clinical relevance.
• Establishes and maintains database files and progress reports for studies, projects and programs. May perform data analysis and interpretation.
• Performs scientific literature searches, identification and retrieval.
• Performs administrative duties such as: assisting in developing and submitting grants, papers and abstracts, manuscripts and presenting studies, developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments; participates in field visits; responds to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies and funding agencies and participates in the design of research studies.
• Assists with the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations including editing and formatting documents. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• 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.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to perform data collection by conducting research interviews. Recruits and screens subjects for research studies. Collects baseline and follow up data from subjects.

This position will support a new study involving the diagnosis of PTSD, comparing the performance of the Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) with an artificial intelligence (AI) avatar, both for the initial diagnosis and for post-intervention assessment. This work will be conducted within the Division of Military Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, under the direction of Dr. Michael J. Roy, MD, MPH at Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. In addition to the primary study as described, this position will also support recruitment, enrollment and coordination of participants in current active clinical trials of PTSD therapy.

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.

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.