Senior Investigator, Operational Medicine & Education

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HJF is seeking a Senior Investigator, Operational Medicine & Education who will serve as a scientific investigator and curriculum developer. This position plays a central role in the conception, design, and conduct of research projects of considerable complexity and difficulty. Coordinates and implements research and investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Develops new technologies and protocols. This position may also assist in teaching courses and advise research projects for medical students and other learners as well as related duties.

This position will be in support of Uniformed Services University (USU) Department of Military and Emergency Medicine (MEM) in Bethesda, MD. As the academic department for the study, advancement and application of military medicine, MEM conducts military-unique education and training across four years of medical school, working with faculty and staff across departments to support learners' medical curriculum. MEM faculty also conduct requirements-driven research, including integrative and application-based scholarship in military medicine education, leadership, disaster medicine, emergency medicine, and public health. This position will work closely with US Government partners in the execution of research related to clinical practice and survivability in prolonged casualty care (PCC) and civilian mass casualty scenarios, bridging clinical practice, operational casualty care, and health professions education. The position focuses on PCC and Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), developing data-driven clinical guidelines, standardized equipment inventories/protocols, and emerging training technologies such as augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) and clinical decision-support systems. The selected candidate may be eligible for consideration for a faculty appointment at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, commensurate with qualifications and subject to university approval.

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.

• Designs, conducts, and manages independent and collaborative research projects related to military and emergency medicine, PCC, disaster medicine, education, or related scientific areas. Formulates hypotheses, designs research protocols, plans and executes qualitative/quantitative research, leads and performs data analysis and interpretation, and translates findings into practice.
• Collaborates on curriculum development, educational innovation, and program evaluation initiatives. Collaborates on the design, development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of instructional modules and training programs for medical students, military medical providers, and civilian first responders, with a specific focus on PCC and TCCC.
• Conducts literature reviews, evaluates clinical practice guidelines, and supports the investigation of emerging educational technologies (e.g. simulation, clinical decision-support tools) to improve medical training and care delivery, with a specific focus on PCC and TCCC.
• Authors peer-reviewed journal articles, presents at scholarly conferences, prepares sponsor and stakeholder reports.
• Supports preparation of new research proposals and pursues funding opportunities aligned with USU, MEM, and DoW strategic priorities.
• Coordinates with other research team and department staff; trains and supervises research team staff as needed.
• Contributes to administrative, educational, and research service activities, such as instructing courses, guest lectures, or seminars consistent with areas of expertise. Mentors learners for research projects or scholarly activities.
• 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 and/or or serving on institutional, departmental, and project committees.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct Supervisor: Direct authority to make decisions on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and directs work activities.

Education and Experience

• Doctoral Degree required. Physician (MD/DO) with experience in Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Anesthesiology, Family Medicine, or related clinical specialty. Will also consider a doctoral degree in education, instructional design, psychology, public health, or related discipline.
• More than 10 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent research and educational initiatives.
• Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques.
• Highly organized; excellent written, verbal, and analytical communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate with scientific, clinical, military, and executive leadership audiences.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain teams, and identify and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate multiple tasks and complex issues to meet deadlines.
• Strong personal initiative and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem solving-skills, including the ability to troubleshoot and quickly adapt to new situations and environments as needed (e.g. austere environments).
• Ability to establish productive collaborations with academic, military, and government stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Demonstrable experience in medical education and/or robust operational experience in disaster response, EMS, military medicine, operational medicine, or combat casualty care strongly preferred.
• Experience with curriculum development, instructional design, or educational assessment preferred.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in mentoring students or trainees in research and scholarly activities preferred.
• Experience conducting independent research and disseminating findings is desirable.
• Additional training in health professions education preferred (MHPE, MEd, or related degree).
• Training in research design, qualitative/quantitative methodologies, statistical analysis, and scientific writing.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.
• Up to 10% of travel required for simulated field exercises.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $127,000-$253,100. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.

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.