Assistant Scientific Director - Child & Family Program

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HJF is seeking an Assistant Scientific Director - Child and Family Programs to support the CSTS Director and Scientific Director in scientific planning, administration, and management efforts pertaining to the Child & Family Program. Responsible for initiating and carrying out Child & Family Program research projects in collaboration with a research team. Provides guidance and direction to CSTS Scientists, Research Assistants, Postdocs, and Fellows.

This position will be in support of the Department of Psychiatry / Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress.

The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) is one of the nation's oldest and most highly regarded, academic-based organizations dedicated to advancing trauma-informed knowledge, leadership and methodologies. The Center's work addresses a wide scope of trauma exposure from the consequences of combat, operations other than war, terrorism, natural and human-made disasters, and public health threats as well as risk and protective factors associated with suicidal behaviors. CSTS is a part of our nation's federal medical school, Uniformed Services University (USU), and its Department of Psychiatry. These affiliations represent the Center's history, mission and future directions as a major contributor to our country's understanding of the impact of trauma and the advancement of trauma-informed care. Learn more about the CSTS.

The Department has active research programs in the Basic and Clinical Sciences and Neurosciences. In addition to intramural research projects, the Department maintains active research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute of Drug Abuse, National Science Foundation, the Department of the Army and the Department of the Air Force. The department has ongoing collaborations with the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, is sponsor of the Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress and provides psychiatry residency training through its affiliations with Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, National Naval Medical Center and Malcolm Grow Air Force Medical Center and the National Capital Area Graduate Medical Education Consortium.

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.

• Supports CSTS Director and Scientific Director in scientific planning, administration, and management.
• Works directly with Center Scientists to foster grant funding and developing scientific projects and seeking grant funding in support of CSTS. Prepares and submits grant applications.
• Attends Directors' meetings.
• Represents CSTS Child & Family Program in USU, DoD, and other national meetings.
• Designs, develops, executes, implements, and prepares scientific research reports and publications.
• Performs behavioral science research, designs and conducts data analysis, and prepares manuscripts for publication in professional journals or books.
• Develops and implements up to date methodology related to psychiatric, behavioral and psychological health projects.
• Interprets and applies data analytic tools both independently and in collaboration with Center Data Analysts and Center Scientists.
• Prepares manuscripts for publication, and manages IRB and grant administration issues. Educates Center Scientists on these procedures.
• Responsible for training of Center Scientists, Research Assistants, Postdocs, and Fellows.
• Personnel and human resources administration and maintenance in support of the Child & Family Program, including recruitment, hire, and promotion actions of Child & Family Program personnel.
• Coordinating the decision-making process between program participants.
• Timeline/calendar development and maintenance.
• Supporting science processes.
• Facilitating information flow between program members, scientific directors, and the Foundation.
• Integration and coordination of key Child & Family Program project personnel.
• Directs, coordinates, and conducts personnel actions and furnishes guidance and assistance as needed.
• Leads and assists with planning, development, and conducting of professional seminars and conferences sponsored by the Center.
• Leads, participates, and oversees scientific data collection in the field in civilian environments and hospitals and military installations and hospitals.
• Collaborates with professionals at other research and academic institutions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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. Ideally an MD, a PhD in Psychology, Developmental Psychology or a related field.
• 10+ years' experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Substantial knowledge, skills, and experience in appropriate scientific areas; military family health needs and Department of Defense research.
• Experience with data analysis and interpretation.
• Experience writing manuscripts for publication in professional journals or books.
• Experience in the writing of scientific grant protocols.
• Experience in writing and presenting papers at professional meetings and conferences.
• Experience in working in scientific teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

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

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in an office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $127,000 - $155,000. 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.