Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Research Neuropsychologist/Neuroscientist, supporting the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBI CoE). The TBICoE is a branch of the Research Support Division in the Research and Engineering Directorate (R&E) of the Defense Health Agency (DHA). DHA is a Federal Program within the Department of Defense (DoD). TBICoE, known previously as the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC), has been congressionally mandated since 1992 and is currently a matrixed research, dissemination, and knowledge translation program, supporting warfighter brain health and readiness by advancing the traumatic brain injury state of the science and clinical standards.
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Duties include, but are not limited to:
-Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills. -Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team. -Has knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts of brain injury pathophysiology, clinical effects and treatment. -Possesses general research knowledge with the ability to develop and implement scientifically sound research protocols. -Able to effectively author professional, peer reviewed journal articles, manuscripts, research grant applications, posters and research reports. -Has the ability to select and apply statistical techniques appropriate to the brain injury research protocols under development and/or application. -Possesses knowledge of the administrative processes appropriate to the position. -Able to administer, score and interpret neuropsychological (cognitive performance) testing. -Has ability to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Office and basic statistical functions. Adhere to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy. |
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Preferred Qualifications
Clearance: Active T1 or T3.
Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen.
Education: Ph.D., PsyD degree in Psychology/ Neuropsychology or a related neuroscience field and preferably has completed a postdoctoral fellowship with human clinical research experience – preferably in TBI/neuroscience. As applicable, maintains continuing education credit sufficient for both their clinical license and to meet medical facility specific Quality Assurance standards for credentialing. As applicable, will have attended a formal neuropsychological fellowship in clinical Neuropsychology and be familiar with specialized testing and assessment procedure. Current certification in Basic Life Support and applicable regulatory trainings related to Human Subjects research is required.
Years of experience: Contingent on local research governmental and contract lead and HQ government assessment at the time of hire, will have 2-6 years of experience with administration and interpretation of various neuropsychological and neurocognitive tests and/or related physiological and/or functional TBI outcomes measures.
Certifications: As applicable, may have and will need to maintain a current license if intending to use clinical services for research purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Years of Experience: Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care.
Additional Information
Location: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA.
Travel: Possible.
Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite, 34800 Bob Wilson Drive, San Diego, CA.
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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
This position is filled through continuous recruitment and will remain open until a sufficient pool of applications has been received.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Tricare supplement, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, employee assistance program, learning and development benefit, paid time off, and holidays.
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