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HJF is seeking a Research Scientist I 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 Scientist will: serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team of investigators, clinicians, and graduate students; develop and conduct 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 contribute to the development of 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.

This is a 1-year position, with the possibility of extension given funding availability and the ongoing needs of the program.

Note: This site requires that the incumbent has lived in the US for three out of the past five years.

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; and serves as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Plans and executes 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, and performs quantitative and/or qualitative statistical analyses.
• Prepares research study materials and regulatory board documents, including technical reports for sponsors.
• Prepares written manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and presents at professional conferences.
• Coordinates and contributes to new grant and funding applications.
• 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 an office setting.

Education and Experience

• Doctorate Degree required; degree in Psychology (Experimental, Clinical, Counseling, or Social), Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2-5 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, a postdoctoral fellowship, or other work experience.
• Excellent written and verbal 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 military mental health, military family mental health, and/or suicidology highly desired.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Capabilities

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

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.