Senior Scientist

CICONIX, LLC•San Antonio, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

CICONIX LLC is seeking a Senior Scientist to support the Joint Trauma System (JTS), part of the Defense Health Agency (DHA), on-site at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. This full-time position is contingent on contract award. The Senior Scientist will oversee the design, development, implementation, execution, and publication of research projects related to education and training objectives across JTET lines of effort. Projects include TCCC training products, Joint Walking Blood Bank curriculum, austere surgical team training, prolonged casualty care curriculum, the trauma medical director course, and future courses. The role also oversees testing and evaluations used in JTET courses for quality assurance, including student critiques and analysis of testing and psychometric data. The position develops process-improvement metrics linking real-world trauma care delivery to education and training products delivered by JTS and JTET. It also mentors and coaches rotating interns, residents, fellows, and staff in planning and executing research projects, and prepares researchers to present JTET-affiliated work at national and international conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication. Regular weekly hours are between 0800 and 1700, with core hours from 0800 to 1430. No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays are required. CICONIX offers a full benefit program, including health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) with contribution.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Experimental Science.
At least 10 years of post-Ph.D. experience remotely leading research teams in military trauma training in classroom and field environments.
Extensive experience in study design, statistical analysis, curriculum development, and mentorship of post-graduate students or medical residents and fellows.
Extensive experience in the design and application of pedagogy and learning theory.
Experience as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator on federally funded grants focused on trauma training efficiency, stress inoculation, or cognitive performance in medical personnel.
Direct experience developing and validating psychometric instruments.
Extensive experience publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to trauma or military medicine.
U.S. citizenship and a successful background investigation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
Willingness to comply with government vaccination requirements.

Responsibilities

Oversee the design, development, implementation, execution, and publication of research projects related to JTET education and training objectives.
Support research involving TCCC training products, Joint Walking Blood Bank curriculum, austere surgical team training, prolonged casualty care curriculum, the trauma medical director course, and future courses.
Oversee testing and evaluations used in JTET courses for quality assurance, including student critiques and analysis of testing and psychometric data.
Develop process-improvement metrics linking real-world trauma care delivery to JTS and JTET education and training products.
Mentor and coach rotating interns, residents, fellows, and staff in planning and executing research projects related to JTET lines of effort.
Prepare researchers to present JTET-affiliated projects at national and international conferences and to prepare manuscripts for publication.