Leidos · 3 months ago
Research Scientist - Physiologist
Groton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$85K/yr - $154K/yrLeidos is a recognized leader in Health IT, committed to delivering innovative solutions and services. They are seeking a Research Physiologist to support research studies and analyses on the biomedical response of humans in various environments, focusing on human physical performance, nutrition optimization, and medical readiness.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide consultation to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, cognizant fleet commands, the Chief of Naval Operations, Naval Sea Systems Command and other DOD agencies as directed
Identify Navy-relevant research topics in the areas of human physical performance, nutrition optimization and medical readiness, and draft research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics
Assist in the development and execution of research projects and required documentation including development of Memoranda of Agreement/Understanding or CRADAs to work with collaborators
Aid execution of approved work units/research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing and fabricating laboratory equipment and materials, developing and monitoring progress and financial plans, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related Institutional Review Board documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals
Develop and evaluate appropriate methodologies, write standards of procedure to perform appropriate methodologies, and perform quality assurance checks to ensure that appropriate methodologies are followed consistently on approved studies and research projects
Support NSMRL staff and other professional entities on current and future human and non-human subjects research projects
Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations to the fleet through formal meetings, presentations, briefings and publications
Prepare summaries and publications for non-research technical and general audiences
Qualification
Required
Candidates must have completed a Doctorate (Ph.D.) degree in physiology or related biomedical field from an accredited university in the United States or an international university of equivalent standard
Ability to extend and apply the knowledge of human physiology to the missions of the command and the Navy
Evidence of scientific achievement as shown by the publication of articles and reports, and membership in scientific societies
Knowledge of and experience in writing and editing technical and scientific research information
Ability to speak well and concisely, and confer with professional colleagues on a peer basis
Candidates must display a willingness to be exposed to a broad research and management experience in the human performance domain, including experimental and synthetic biology, cellular biology, metabolism, nutrition, and physical training regimens
Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required
Preferred
Demonstrated evidence of scientific achievement as shown by the publication of articles and reports and membership in scientific societies
Knowledge of and experience writing and editing technical and scientific research information
Knowledge of research examining human performance in a submarine environment is preferred
Demonstrated ability to speak well and concisely and confer with professional colleagues on a peer basis
Knowledge of research examining human performance in a submarine environment is preferred
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
Founded in 1969
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
Leadership Team
James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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