Research Audiologist

Goldbelt, Inc.•Bethesda, MD

38d•Remote

About The Position

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices. The Research Audiologist provides clinical, scientific, and operational support for Department of Defense hearing research, auditory fitness-for-duty initiatives, hearing conservation programs, and public health activities. This position supports the planning, execution, analysis, and implementation of research and clinical programs focused on hearing readiness, operational performance, blast exposure, hearing injury prevention, and military auditory health.

Requirements

Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) or Ph.D. in Audiology
Minimum two (2) years of clinical and research audiology experience.
Travel as required to support research, training, and public health initiatives.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable Government suitability determination.
Ability to obtain and maintain SECRET clearance if required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent ability to manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, VA, or Military Health System programs.
Experience conducting human-subjects research under IRB protocols.
Experience supporting hearing conservation and hearing readiness programs.
Knowledge of auditory fitness-for-duty (AFFD) concepts.
Experience with speech-in-noise testing and functional hearing assessments.
Experience with blast exposure, tinnitus, hearing injury, or auditory-vestibular research.
Experience analyzing epidemiological, longitudinal, or clinical datasets.
Experience with tele-audiology technologies.
Experience presenting scientific findings and preparing manuscripts.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams, hybrid work environments, remote operations, or nationwide field activities.
Current or prior experience supporting the Defense Health Agency (DHA), Hearing Center of Excellence (HCE), National Military Audiology and Speech Pathology Center (NMASC), Defense Centers for Public Health (DCPH), Military Health System (MHS), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), military treatment facilities (MTFs), hearing conservation programs, auditory readiness initiatives, or other military health and public health programs.

Responsibilities

Support execution of IRB-approved research protocols.
Conduct advanced audiometric and functional hearing assessments.
Support development and validation of auditory fitness-for-duty assessment methodologies.
Participate in blast exposure, hearing performance, and hearing conservation research studies.
Collect, analyze, and interpret audiological, clinical, and research data.
Support implementation of hearing conservation initiatives and hearing readiness programs.
Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, researchers, and Government stakeholders.
Prepare technical reports, presentations, manuscripts, and scientific briefings.
Support tele-audiology and clinical technology implementation efforts.
Assist with evaluation of emerging hearing technologies and operational hearing assessment tools.