Brain Trauma Research Fellows (Neuroscientists),
Silver Spring, United States
CAMRIS International -
Closing Date: ongoing
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Overview
CAMRIS International is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. We apply a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective business approach to offer greater value to our clients and challenge the way things have always been done in our field.
CAMRIS clients include U.S. government agencies and multilateral and private organizations. Our core practice areas include public health, agriculture and food security, economic development, education, environment, humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance, and medical research.
CAMRIS International is seeking a Brain Trauma Research Fellows (Neuroscientists) for an upcoming contract to provide basic and applied research support to the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience (CMPNS) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).
Note: This position is contingent on contract award.
Responsibilities
- Participates in research and development activities.
- Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data.
- Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations.
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Performs a variety of tasks.
Qualifications:
- Requires a graduate degree in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Psychology or another related scientific field.
- Excellent leadership skills.
- Ability to operate research equipment requiring manual dexterity.
- Ability to handle research animals, wear appropriate personal protective equipment, and work in a Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 laboratory.
- Ability to utilize office automation equipment, including computers, photocopiers, telephones, and telefax machines.
- Prior experience with WRAIR is highly desirable.