Researcher

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

1d•$130,000 - $216,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Researcher to support the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) in developing, testing, and translating novel imaging and analysis methods. The role includes patient contact and participation in patient care. It is a full-time, on-site position in Bethesda, Maryland, with no travel required. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding. The Researcher supports laboratory research and clinical applications in cardiovascular imaging, including MRI methods, cardiovascular computed tomography, and deep phenotyping of cardiovascular disease and systemic disease manifestations. The position also provides consultative and therapeutic cardiovascular care to research participants and patients at the NIH Clinical Center and supports the Echocardiography Lab as appropriate. The position works with laboratory staff and junior scientists, contributes to research planning and execution, analyzes and communicates research results, and provides scientific guidance to the management team. The posting states that no other candidates were considered because an incumbent candidate had been identified who met the customer’s labor category requirements.

Requirements

Medical Doctor (MD) degree.
At least 8 years of cardiology and cardiovascular imaging-related experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Ability to apply novel imaging techniques in a clinical setting.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust or suitability.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate with others in a team environment.
Staying current on the latest research trends and techniques.

Responsibilities

Test and validate novel MRI methods at different field strengths, including but not limited to 0.55T and 1.5T.
Test and validate novel cardiovascular computed tomographic acquisition and post-processing methods.
Conduct deep phenotyping of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular manifestations of systemic disease.
Translate modern and newer imaging methods into clinical applications.
Provide consultative and therapeutic cardiovascular care to research participants and patients at the NIH Clinical Center.
Collaborate with and support the Echocardiography Lab as appropriate.
Support planning and execution of research experiments within the laboratory’s overall research program.
Support laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.
Evaluate, analyze, and interpret research data; communicate results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
Coordinate with junior staff to modify research protocols.
Present research at national scientific meetings and symposia.
Provide interpretation of results, guidance, and scientific support to the management team.
Mentor junior-level scientists.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Parental leave.
401(k) retirement plan.
Group term life insurance and travel assistance.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Health Savings Account and Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Transit and parking commuter benefits.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Care.com annual membership.
Employee Assistance Program.
Supplemental benefits through Corestream, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Flexible benefits package.