Postdoctoral Fellow- Suicide CPR Initiative

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HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow- Suicide CPR Initiative, who is responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a research team. Pursuits research along a focused line of inquiry and has a manuscript in development.

This position will be in support of The Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research Initiative (Suicide CPR Initiative) within the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. The Suicide CPR Initiative was established in 2006 and is strategically in a unique position to focus on the problem of military suicide, given its origins at USU and its established partnerships with the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, as well as national and international collaborators and stakeholders. Overall, the mission of the Suicide CPR Initiative is threefold: CARE: To develop effective interventions targeted at reducing suicidal thoughts and/or behaviors; PREVENTION: To save lives through education, intervention, science, and advocacy; RESEARCH: To advance suicide intervention science and practice.

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.

• Independently manages multiple work streams and collaborates with team members in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research; supports program development and evaluation; participates in and occasionally leads regular meetings with other lab staff, graduate students, and collaborators.
• Develops and authors scientific manuscripts and conference presentations.
• Contributes to the development of research proposals, grant applications, Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, and scientific reports for research sponsors.
• Performs research tasks, including participant recruitment, enrollment, and follow-up; maintains detailed logs and documentation of participant communication and study progress tracking; travels to various sites, as needed, to assist with research implementation, data collection, and/or to meet with study collaborators.
• Participates in educational opportunities to advance knowledge in military mental health and suicide prevention; may provide instruction and training to other lab staff.
• Supervises and provides mentorship to junior staff.
• 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.
• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data

Education and Experience

• Doctoral degree in Psychology (Experimental, Clinical, Counseling, or Social), Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 0-5 years' experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data
• Applicants must have evidence of a strong research background as reflected by work experience and/or scholarly publications and presentations.
• Knowledge and experience of military mental health, military family mental health, and/or suicidology highly desired.
• Knowledge and experience of quantitative coding is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience of records review is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills, and an ability to troubleshoot day-to-day challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust Clearance

Physical Capabilities

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

Work Environment

• This is a remote position from anywhere in the United States.
• Must be available to work core hours of 9a-1p ET.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $50,100- $70,000 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.