Research Physiologist II

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid. 

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.  

Summary:

The Research Physiologist II serves as a senior scientific contributor supporting the design, execution, and analysis of advanced environmental physiology research programs. This position provides expertise in heat, cold, and high-altitude physiology, wearable sensor technologies, human performance assessment, and advanced statistical analytics.

The successful candidate will lead data-intensive research efforts, develop physiological prediction models, manage large-scale datasets, support military field studies, and contribute to scientific publications that enhance Warfighter health, readiness, and performance.

Essential Job Functions:

Research Design and Scientific Leadership

• Assist with the design, development, and execution of research protocols evaluating physiological responses to environmental extremes.
• Support study methodology development and experimental design.
• Provide scientific interpretation of physiological outcomes and performance measures.
• Conduct literature reviews and support development of evidence-based research approaches.

Wearable Sensor and Data Management

• Lead collection and management of data obtained from wearable physiological sensors.
• Configure, calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot wearable monitoring systems.
• Manage large-scale physiological datasets and data streams.
• Support data governance, quality assurance, and information management requirements.

Advanced Statistical Analysis

• Perform data cleaning, processing, curation, and quality control.
• Develop and maintain analytical workflows using:
  • R
  • MATLAB
  • SPSS
  • SAS
  • Excel
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and predictive modeling.
• Develop algorithms and analytical tools to assess physiological risk and performance outcomes.
• Interpret results and prepare technical findings for investigators and stakeholders.

Human Performance and Environmental Physiology

• Serve as a subject matter expert in:
  • Heat physiology
  • Cold physiology
  • High-altitude physiology
  • Human performance optimization
  • Exercise metabolism
• Conduct and oversee:
  • VOmax testing
  • Submaximal endurance testing
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Metabolic assessments

Clinical and Laboratory Support

• Operate blood gas analyzers including NOVA, Radiometer, and iSTAT systems.
• Support physiological and biological sample collection activities.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.

Field Research Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams conducting field studies at military installations and remote research locations.
• Coordinate deployment of personnel, equipment, wearable sensors, and research systems.
• Oversee field data collection, troubleshooting, and operational execution.

Scientific Publications and Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, written analyses, and scientific summaries.
• Develop publication-quality tables, figures, and graphics.
• Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at scientific conferences and military stakeholder meetings.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Environmental Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental physiology research.
• Advanced proficiency with R, MATLAB, SPSS, SAS, or equivalent statistical software.
• Experience conducting advanced physiological data analysis and interpretation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 Background Investigation and suitability determination.
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance and access to government facilities and systems.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Position is primarily onsite at USARIEM in Natick, Massachusetts.
  • Travel throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) may be required.
  • Lead and support military field studies, environmental physiology research activities, and scientific conferences.
  • Ability to travel to military installations, remote research sites, and high-altitude environments.
  • Occasional evening, weekend, and extended work hours may be required to support field research operations and data collection activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, military, or federal biomedical research programs.
• Expertise with wearable sensor technologies and physiological monitoring systems.
• Experience developing predictive models and advanced analytics.
• Experience operating blood gas analyzers.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience managing large-scale physiological datasets.
• Experience leading field studies at military installations.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $145,000.00.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.