Join the HJF Team!

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.

HJF is seeking a Research Associate III to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. This position will be in support of The Military Health System Response to COVID-19 (MiHReC19) project through the Center for Health Services Research (CHSR). The Military Health System Response to COVID-19 (MiHReC19) project will investigate the long-term effects of COVID-19 on the Military Health System (MHS). The project will use a comprehensive Health Systems approach in order to maximize the translatable, actionable knowledge generated from the lessons learned. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with the Military Health System Response to COVID-19 research team. They will pursue health services and health system research along a focused line of inquiry and produce manuscripts and other knowledge translation products

• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development. (25%)
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential research questions and topics. (10%)
• Performs research utilizing knowledge of health systems and health services research. (25%)
• Conducts interviews and data analysis for qualitative and quantitative inquiries; keeps detailed records of experiments. (25%)
• Assists with the preparation of knowledge translation products such as abstracts, presentations for scientific meetings, and manuscripts, including conducting literature reviews. (15%)
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience with SAS required. Experience in R preferred.
• Knowledge of health systems and health services research.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Must have qualitative and quantitative experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May provide input on employee hiring and performance evaluations.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory and/or clinical setting.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of 6-8 years experience required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.