Scientist II - PMB

• Protocol Operationalization: Refines and operationalizes research protocols, coordinates collaborative efforts, trains and supervises students or staff, and ensures efficient and ethical implementation of complex projects.
• Data Management, Analysis and Documentation: Manages and processes data from ongoing projects, analyzes data and interprets the findings, makes scientific observations, and maintains detailed documentation to professional and industry standards.
• Literature Review: Develops and maintains expert-level knowledge of scientific literature regarding military exposures, social and occupational contexts, and health outcomes to provide context for study findings.
• Grant Development: Provides structural editing and technical writing support for manuscripts, grant reports, grant renewals and funding applications (NIH, CDC, or VA).
• Dissemination of Scientific Findings: Prepares written reports and lead-author or co-authored manuscripts for submission to high-impact scientific journals.
• Other: 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 Scientist II to provide technical and strategic support for ongoing research. Duties will include working with the Principal Investigator to conduct funded research projects and to develop new proposals and protocols. The work includes observational studies and clinical trials focused on understanding environmental exposures and cancer risks in Military Service Members, Veterans, and Dependents. The Scientist II will ensure fidelity to protocol, rigorous application of research methods, careful interpretation of data, and will support timely dissemination of findings in manuscripts and presentations.

This position will be in support of the Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics (PMB) Department located at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland and hired through the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF).

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