Senior Scientist - Undersea Medicine Department

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HJF is seeking a Senior Scientist who will serve as the Principle Investigator and is responsible for independently conceiving and designing research projects of considerable complexity and difficulty. Supervises projects 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 will be in support of the Navy Medical Research Command, Undersea Medicine Department. The Navy Medical Research Command works with animal models on both basic science protocols and functional testing on human‑similar animal models to further the knowledge base of the United States Department of War in developing new tactics and techniques as well as improving force health protection for the American warfighter.

Undersea Medicine Department specifically works to support military divers and submariners in performing their respective missions.

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.

• Leads the planning, execution, and oversight of research projects.
• Trains and supervises technical and scientific staff.
• Demonstrates detailed knowledge of Undersea Medicine principles and theories.
• Designs and implements experimental protocol.
• Coordinates and prepares new grant and funding applications.
• Makes major contributions to scientific literature and conferences.
• Prepares publication‑ready manuscripts.
• Finalizes reports and reviews for submission to scientific journals and patent applications.
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Collects, processes, and interprets experimental data.
• Serves as in‑house subject matter expert to UMD leadership on all aspects of DoW project planning budget and execution planning as it pertains to research.
• 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.
• Will assist UMD leadership in budget plans/forecasts, preparation, approval, monitoring.

• Direct Supervisor: Provides expert guidance to UMD leadership on the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, starting salaries and merit increases; conduct employee performance evaluations and direct work activities.

• Doctoral Degree required.
• More than 10 years experience required.
• Experience directly managing a DoW research portfolio preferred.

• Knowledge of applicable highly complex scientific procedures and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Ability to work independently and supervise others.
• Strong leadership skills.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

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

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

• The annual salary range for this position is $127,000-$175,000. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• 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…