Job Description

Senior Scientist

About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact.

Location(s): Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX (on-site)

Position Details:

• Full-time position
• Regular weekly hours (Work hours can be between: 0800-1700 with 0800-1430 being core work hours)
• No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution

Requirements:

• PhD Degree
• Extensive experience in design and application of pedagogy & learning theory
• 10+ years of post-PHD experience in remotely leading research

Summary:

CICONIX is seeking a Senior Scientist to support The Joint Trauma System (JTS) a part of the Defense Health Agency (DHA) on-site in Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX.

About the Role:

• Oversee the design, development, implementation, execution and publication efforts pertaining to research projects related to education and training objectives of JTET lines of effort in TCCC training products, Joint Walking Blood Bank curriculum, austere surgical team training, prolonged casualty care curriculum, trauma medical director course, and other future courses.
• Oversee testing and evaluations used in JTET courses for quality assurance efforts including, but not limited to, student critiques and analysis of testing/psychometric data.
• Develop process improvement metrics linking the delivery of real-world trauma care to education and training products delivered by JTS and JTET.
• Mentor and coach rotating interns, residents, fellows, and staff in planning and executing research projects pertaining to the JTET lines of effort.
• Prepare researchers for JTET affiliated projects to present at national and international conferences, and to prepare manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications:

• Education:
• Ph.D. in Experimental Science.
• Experience:
• 10+ yrs post-PhD experience in remotely leading research teams in military trauma training in classroom and field environments.
• Extensive experience in study design, statistical analysis, curriculum development, mentorship of post-graduate students or medical residents and fellows.
• Extensive experience in design and application of pedagogy & learning theory.
• Principle investigator or Co-PI on federally funded grants focused on trauma training efficiency, stress inoculation, or cognitive performance in medical personnel.
• Direct experience in developing and validating psychometric instruments.
• Extensive experience in publishing in peer-reviewed publications related to trauma or military medicine.
• Security & Background Check:
• U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

*This position is contingent and will begin upon contract award.

CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees.

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