Research Psychologist

The Alaka’ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a Research Psychologist opening to provide mission support services to the US Air Force 711 Human Performance Wing (HPW) out of Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Provide health science research support and shall identify new research ideas, serve as principal investigator, and advise team members on appropriate specific aims, methodologies and assessments, as well as generate novel evaluation techniques to meet complex challenges.
• Serve as principal/co-principal investigator on new or current research efforts and protocols.
• Produce, assess, coordinate and submit protocol related documents to both local and military Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). 
• Compile and track research budgets, logistics and expenses for government approval.
• Review and extract data from existing military and civilian databases for research and quality improvement.
• Coordinate the development of data collection tools, questionnaires, databases and the application of research techniques
• Write or collaborate on writing Research Grants and supporting documentation in accordance with the guidance/instructions provided in the solicitation.
• Travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations may be required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least five (5) years’ experience and training in health, medical and/or translational research including human subjects’ protections, regulatory affairs, and data collection, with emphasis on bioinformatics, data management, principles of epidemiology, statistics, and the scientific method.
• Must have direct experience in health or medical research, grant writing, laboratory research, and in writing Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) proposals. 
• A record of peer reviewed publications and presentations is required (minimum of 6).
• Must be proficient with using Microsoft Office Suite and be responsible for the design and editing of Word documents, spreadsheets using Excel Program, presentations using PowerPoint and maintain local database using Access.
• Must possess the ability to effectively communicate technical information, taking into account the audience and the nature of the information (technical, sensitive, controversial). Must have the ability to make clear presentations and reports; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, recognize potential miscommunication, and communications issues in an appropriate manner.
• Must have signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in place with their company based on the potential access to confidential, proprietary, and/or sensitive information. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a PhD in a field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences.

CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a US citizen.
• Must pass a Tier 1 (T1) background check.

​The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. The Alaka`ina Foundation FOCs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kāpili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information, please visit  www.alakainafoundation.com

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