2025-05-07
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
Dayton
Ohio
45433
United States
Description
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Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a Scientist II in Aviation Human Systems Integration to support intramural human use research at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory, Naval Medical Research Unit in Dayton, OH. Research efforts will require assistance with interrogatories, medical and scientific authoring and editing of research proposals, human use protocols, technical and scientific reports, responses to grants and funding calls; scientific management, coordination of technical review meetings and the preparation and presentation of point papers, technical reports, and other briefings resulting from these meetings, preparation and support of technical summaries and publications resulting from research activities, support in development of Institutional Review Board protocols for human use research; presentation of research findings at scientific meetings / professional conferences; writing, reviewing, editing, and submitting peer-reviewed articles and technical reports.
This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments. If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started!
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here!
Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
The Challenge:
Serve as Project Lead in human use research studies and analyses to understand human physiological factors associated with military operations in the aviation, space, and related environments especially as they relate to aeromedical standards, altitude effects, aviation safety, neurocognitive/neurophysiological effects, and related areas. Research activities will involve medical and human use research both in the laboratory and in the field.
Develop research in new areas of Aviation Human Systems Integration with an emphasis in visual psychophysics and directed energy bio/behavioral effects (to include laser, microwaves, radio frequency waves) by responding to proposal and grant requests with cogent research study proposals in your area of scientific expertise that are consistent with the NAMRL mission, within scope of the target research, appropriately designed, within capabilities and budget and pertinent to proposal/grant requests. This includes responding to appropriate funding announcements, solicitations, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and specific proposal/grant requests, as directed by the NAMRU-D customer, as well as seeking opportunities to submit ideas to other mechanisms as appropriate and approved following customer technical direction.
Design and conduct scientific research, identifying Navy relevant topics in the areas of warfighter health and performance and write research preproposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics. (All publications are subject to Government review and approval).
Design and conduct multi-disciplinary scientific research focusing on health and performance.
Assist with the guidance and execution of research projects by determining project completion needs, obtaining/developing laboratory materials, developing research progress, and financial plans, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related of human subjects use and/or animal use documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals.
Prepare presentations, publications, and other products for non-research technical and general audiences. (All publications are subject to Government review and approval).
Report outcomes, and recommendations through formal meetings, presentations, briefings, technical reports, and publications. (All publications are subject to Government review and approval).
Assist other investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on human performance issues of interest to the Navy.
Assist and educate entry level research assistant personnel in the understanding and performance of their duties.
Operate and maintain standard and specialized laboratory equipment to include specialized spectroradiometers and photometers.
Perform statistical analyses using SigmaPlot, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Examples of the typical analyses required for successful performance include T-tests, Chi-Square, Analyses of Variance, Multivariate Analyses of Variance, analyses of covariance, multivariate analyses of covariance, correlations, linear regressions, multiple linear regressions, and power analyses.
Use multiple computer software packages to create spreadsheets and perform statistical routines (to include MATLAB and laser safety computational software)
Independently and proactively prepare mission-relevant proposal applications for physiological, medical, and performance studies.
Be willing and able to work nontraditional hours (e.g., nights, weekends) as needed.
Perform other duties as needed.
What Sets You Apart:
Ph.D. 6 years of experience in physics, human factors engineering, or a related scientific field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency in the use of common statistical analysis software, to include SigmaPlot, SPSS and SAS.
Familiarity in the use of MATLAB and laser safety software, to include working knowledge of ANSI laser standards.
Strong technical writing background with experience in writing research proposals, standard operating procedures, IRB protocols, technical reports, journal articles, and conference papers.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others.
Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required.
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
You Might Also Have:
PhD plus 6 years of relevant experience in human performance research in the area of Aviation Human System Integration and Vision & laser veiling glare psychophysics.
Experience with green continuous power laser and fiber coupled blue laser
Experience with characterization of light.
Experience in a military or medical research environment is highly desired.
Demonstrated experience and success responding to research funding and grant requests for proposals.
At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
