OverviewPlease note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Summary:
The Research Physiologist II serves as a senior scientific contributor supporting the design, execution, and analysis of advanced environmental physiology research programs. This position provides expertise in heat, cold, and high-altitude physiology, wearable sensor technologies, human performance assessment, and advanced statistical analytics.
The successful candidate will lead data-intensive research efforts, develop physiological prediction models, manage large-scale datasets, support military field studies, and contribute to scientific publications that enhance Warfighter health, readiness, and performance.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions:
Research Design and Scientific Leadership
- Assist with the design, development, and execution of research protocols evaluating physiological responses to environmental extremes.
- Support study methodology development and experimental design.
- Provide scientific interpretation of physiological outcomes and performance measures.
- Conduct literature reviews and support development of evidence-based research approaches.
Wearable Sensor and Data Management
- Lead collection and management of data obtained from wearable physiological sensors.
- Configure, calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot wearable monitoring systems.
- Manage large-scale physiological datasets and data streams.
- Support data governance, quality assurance, and information management requirements.
Advanced Statistical Analysis
- Perform data cleaning, processing, curation, and quality control.
- Develop and maintain analytical workflows using:
- Conduct advanced statistical analyses and predictive modeling.
- Develop algorithms and analytical tools to assess physiological risk and performance outcomes.
- Interpret results and prepare technical findings for investigators and stakeholders.
Human Performance and Environmental Physiology
- Serve as a subject matter expert in:
- Heat physiology
- Cold physiology
- High-altitude physiology
- Human performance optimization
- Exercise metabolism
- Conduct and oversee:
- VO9max testing
- Submaximal endurance testing
- Pulmonary function testing
- Metabolic assessments
Clinical and Laboratory Support
- Operate blood gas analyzers including NOVA, Radiometer, and iSTAT systems.
- Support physiological and biological sample collection activities.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.
Field Research Leadership
- Lead multidisciplinary teams conducting field studies at military installations and remote research locations.
- Coordinate deployment of personnel, equipment, wearable sensors, and research systems.
- Oversee field data collection, troubleshooting, and operational execution.
Scientific Publications and Reporting
- Prepare technical reports, written analyses, and scientific summaries.
- Develop publication-quality tables, figures, and graphics.
- Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
- Present findings at scientific conferences and military stakeholder meetings.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated expertise in environmental physiology research.
- Advanced proficiency with R, MATLAB, SPSS, SAS, or equivalent statistical software.
- Experience conducting advanced physiological data analysis and interpretation.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 Background Investigation and suitability determination.
- Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance and access to government facilities and systems.
- Travel Requirements:
- Position is primarily onsite at USARIEM in Natick, Massachusetts.
- Travel throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) may be required.
- Lead and support military field studies, environmental physiology research activities, and scientific conferences.
- Ability to travel to military installations, remote research sites, and high-altitude environments.
- Occasional evening, weekend, and extended work hours may be required to support field research operations and data collection activities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting Department of Defense, military, or federal biomedical research programs.
- Expertise with wearable sensor technologies and physiological monitoring systems.
- Experience developing predictive models and advanced analytics.
- Experience operating blood gas analyzers.
- Phlebotomy experience.
- Experience managing large-scale physiological datasets.
- Experience leading field studies at military installations.
Pay and Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $145,000.00.
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
