Senior Scientist

CICONIX, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401k

Job summary

CICONIX LLC seeks a Senior Scientist to support JTET training programs on-site at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. The role involves guiding education-focused trauma research, publishing results, and mentoring a diverse team.

You will oversee development of curricula, ensure rigorous evaluation, and prepare findings for conferences and refereed journals. Requires a Ph.D. and 10+ years of post-PhD leadership in military trauma training.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Experimental Science.
• Extensive experience in study design and statistical analysis.
• Mentor/post-graduate supervision and fellowship mentorship experience.
• Experience as PI or Co-PI on federally funded grants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, implementation, execution and publication of JTET-related education and training research.
• Oversee testing and evaluation of JTET courses, including psychometric data analysis.
• Develop metrics linking trauma care delivery to education and training products.
• Mentor rotating interns, residents, fellows, and staff in JTET research.
• Prepare researchers for national/international conferences and publications.

Skills

Remote research leadership

Education program development

Mentorship of researchers

Education

Ph.D. in Experimental Science

Job description

Senior Scientist

About CICONIX:

CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.

Location(s): Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX (on-site)

Position Details:

• Full-time position
• Regular weekly hours (Work hours can be between: 0800-1700 with 0800-1430 being core work hours)
• No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution

Requirements:

• PhD Degree
• Extensive experience in design and application of pedagogy & learning theory
• 10+ years of post-PHD experience in remotely leading research

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Summary:

CICONIX is seeking a Senior Scientist to support The Joint Trauma System (JTS) a part of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on-site in Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX.

About the Role:

• Oversee the design, development, implementation, execution and publication efforts pertaining to research projects related to education and training objectives of JTET lines of effort in TCCC training products, Joint Walking Blood Bank curriculum, austere surgical team training, prolonged casualty care curriculum, trauma medical director course, and other future courses.
• Oversee testing and evaluations used in JTET courses for quality assurance efforts including, but not limited to, student critiques and analysis of testing/psychometric data.
• Develop process improvement metrics linking the delivery of real-world trauma care to education and training products delivered by JTS and JTET.
• Mentor and coach rotating interns, residents, fellows, and staff in planning and executing research projects pertaining to the JTET lines of effort.
• Prepare researchers for JTET affiliated projects to present at national and international conferences, and to prepare manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications:

• Education: Ph.D. in Experimental Science.
• Experience: 10+ yrs post-PhD experience in remotely leading research teams in military trauma training in classroom and field environments.
• Extensive experience in study design, statistical analysis, curriculum development, mentorship of post-graduate students or medical residents and fellows.
• Extensive experience in design and application of pedagogy & learning theory.
• Principle investigator or Co-PI on federally funded grants focused on trauma training efficiency, stress inoculation, or cognitive performance in medical personnel.
• Direct experience in developing and validating psychometric instruments.
• Extensive experience in publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to trauma or military medicine.

• Security & Background Check: U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• Additional Requirements: Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

*This position is contingent and will begin upon contract award.

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CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees.

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