Research Neuropsychologist/Neuroscientist

About the role

HJF is seeking a Research Neuropsychologist/Neuroscientist to function as staff member for all categories of patients. This position supports the Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence (TBICoE) at the Naval Medical Center San Diego, California.

Responsibilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary health care team is required.
• Knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts of brain injury pathophysiology, clinical effects and treatment required.
• General research knowledge with the ability to develop and implement scientifically sound research protocols required.
• Ability to effectively author professional, peer reviewed journal articles, manuscripts, research grant applications, posters and research reports required.
• Ability to select and apply statistical techniques appropriate to the brain injury research protocols under development and/or application is required.
• Knowledge of the administrative processes appropriate to the position required.
• Ability to administer, score and interpret neuropsychological (cognitive performance) testing is required.
• The incumbent must be able to work comfortably with computer software, including Microsoft Office and basic statistical functions.
• Serves as staff expertise in psychology that is pertinent in a wide variety of circumstances, to include management of patients with psychological disorders.
• Collaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving complicated and multi-faceted problems.
• Follows through on all cases to insure effective comprehensive psychological services required.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Psychology/ Neuropsychology or a related neuroscience field required and preferably has completed a postdoctoral fellowship with human clinical research experience – preferably in TBI/neuroscience.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support and applicable regulatory trainings related to Human Subjects research is required.
• As applicable, maintains continuing education credit sufficient for both their clinical license and to meet medical facility specific Quality Assurance standards for credentialing.
• As applicable, will have attended a formal neuropsychological fellowship in clinical Neuropsychology and be familiar with specialized testing and assessment procedure.
• Minimum Experience: Contingent on local research governmental and contract lead and HQ government assessment at the time of hire, will have 2-6 years of experience with administration and interpretation of various neuropsychological and neurocognitive tests and/or related physiological and/or functional TBI outcomes measures.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Prior experience within the DoD/VA systems of care preferred.
• Experience with administration and interpretation of various neuropsychological and neurocognitive tests and/or related physiological and/or functional TBI outcomes measures.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

• 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.