QUALIFICATIONS

U.S. Citizen, able to pass security/background checks for access to restricted Federal facilities

Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in Psychology, Neuropsychology, or a closely related field required

3-5 years knowledge and experience with Department of War (DoW) Grants and agreements administration and management, preferred

3-5 years medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of War and Special Operations populations

Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred

Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication

Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor

Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels

Ability to exercise independent judgement in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines to manage multiple projects

Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results

Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software

Specialized training or experience in neuropsychological assessment and research methods

Strong knowledge of neurocognitive and psychological assessment tools

Experience with clinical or research data collection and interpretation

Ability to provide clear technical guidance within a clinical specialty area

Expanded Qualifications

Be able to procure, administer, and interpret the Wechsler Abbreviated Scale of Intelligence – Second Edition (WASI-II)

Be able to administer a structured patient interview using the Ohio State University TBI Identification Method

Advise on interpretation of patient-reported outcome measures, such as the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening, Neurobehavioral Symptom Inventory, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI and Brief PSQI), PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Patient Health Questionnaire, and Quality of Life after Brain Injury

Be able to administer and interpret the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation 2 (MACE2) with embedded Vestibular/Ocular Motor Screening (VOMS), Sway mobile device application (Sway Medical, Inc.), King-Devick Test (King-Devick Technologies, Inc.), EYE-SYNC (NeuroSync, Inc.), Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (v4) Military Expanded, and electroencephalogram (EEG) testing with the NeuroCatch (NeuroCatch Inc.)

Provide subject matter expertise to aide in interpretation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data

Be available to travel to testing facilities on Fort Bragg, NC, to conduct data collection in accordance with military participant schedules, including subject recruitment, enrollment, and other aspects of project execution

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills

Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research environment

Familiarity with ethical standards governing psychological and clinical research

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists in the development of the research protocol(s) as the subject matter expert

Reviews research documentation and provides detailed technical written notes

Directs and performs recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress

Manages and organizes data and assure that necessary archival procedures have been conducted

Interacts with other services and government agencies, organizes and hosts research planning and coordination meetings, and informs the Principal Investigator of developments

Maintains open communication with the Principal Investigator, advise of processes, report progress and serve as a point of contact, as applicable

Provides guidance to scientists preparing research proposals and abstracts/posters/manuscripts, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed

Performs scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested

Maintains and updates files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)

Collect neurocognitive, psychological, and other relevant clinical data using standardized assessment tools and research protocols

Administer, score, and interpret neuropsychological and psychological assessments for research purposes

Analyze and synthesize research data to support study objectives and conclusions

Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant research records and databases

Provide technical consultation and expertise in psychology/neuropsychology to research teams and stakeholders

Contribute to the development, refinement, and validation of research protocols and assessment methodologies

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, researchers, and data analysts

Assist in the preparation of research reports, manuscripts, presentations, and grant materials as needed

Ensure research activities comply with ethical standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies