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Clinical Research Assistant I - Project Safeguard: HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant I to support the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians of military-connected individuals. CDP currently provides training in Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Suicide Prevention, CBT for Insomnia, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and military culture, among others. CDP’s research includes the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies; behavioral health services research; and patient focused research on mental health disorders such as PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, moral injury, and suicide prevention. This position will support activities on the VA Suicide Prevention Contract, Project Safeguard.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Will primarily be performing scientific literature searches, identification, and retrieval; file management; and assisting in the preparation of papers, and abstracts. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• Assists with the development and refinement of training materials and protocol study materials for ongoing studies.
• Maintains clear and accurate project records, data files, and inventories, and assists with the development of progress reports as assigned in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner. May perform data entry and establish and maintain databases.
• Performs administrative duties such as: scheduling appointments and maintaining team trackers.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
• Work closely with the Subject Matter Expert (SME) team.
• Commensurate with demonstrated abilities, opportunity to publish manuscripts and gain clinical experience.

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:

• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in working in military mental health research.
• Ability to understand and utilize scientific terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under multiple Project Leads.
• Background in psychology, social work, or another health-related field

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Clinical Research Assistant II - Military Sleep Study: HJF is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant II to support the research portfolio of the Center for Deployment Psychology (CDP) at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD. CDP strives to be the central hub for the Military Health System (MHS) in the development and implementation of training and education to clinicians of military-connected individuals. CDP currently provides training in Prolonged Exposure, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Suicide Prevention, CBT for Insomnia, Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, and military culture, among others. CDP’s research includes the dissemination and implementation of evidence-based psychotherapies; behavioral health services research; and patient focused research on mental health disorders such as PTSD, insomnia, nightmares, moral injury, and suicide prevention. The CDP research program utilizes community-based participatory research principles to guide the research design, methodology, and interpretation and implications of results. CDP’s research team supports a portfolio of over $15 million in FY25. This position will support activities on various research projects, particularly with a focus on CBT-Insomnia.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the planning and implementation of multiple military mental health research studies while maintaining compliance with established standard operating procedures under supervision. Reviews tasks lists and ensures timely completion of project tasks. May screen and assist with consenting study subjects and/or data collection at Joint Base Andrews.
• Performs data entry, transcription, and qualitative coding for research projects; assists with survey development and maintaining study surveys in various data collection platforms; establishes and maintains databases; maintains clear and accurate project records, data files, inventories, and logbooks; and assists with the development of progress reports for studies as assigned in an accurate, timely, and efficient manner.
• Performs administrative duties such as: scheduling study appointments; maintaining team trackers; performing scientific literature searches, identification, and retrieval; file management; and assisting in the preparation of grants, papers, and abstracts. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• Assists with the development and refinement of training materials and protocol study materials for ongoing studies.

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:

• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, and analytical skills.
• Interest in working in military mental health research.
• Ability to understand and utilize scientific terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under multiple Principle Investigators.
• Experience with a human use Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory compliance in the research space preferred.
• Background in psychology, social work, or another health-related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

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Postdoctoral Fellow: HJF is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support studies of pediatric eating disorders and military child weight-based stigma at the Medical & Clinical Psychology (MPS) Department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, MD.

The postdoctoral fellow would work primarily under the supervision of Dr. Marian Tanofsky-Kraff and Dr. Natasha Schvey. The positions will be focused on two clinical research projects: 1) a multi-site study (with University of Pittsburg and Mount Sinai Hospital) to validate a measure for screening eating disorders that will be relevant for both civilian and military pediatric populations; and 2) a study to elucidate multiple forms of weight stigma and their impacts on parent and child functioning, health, and well-being. Fellows will be involved in performing research tasks related to these trials, as well as supervising research assistants and graduate students in relevant research duties. In addition, fellows will have opportunities to develop research programs by writing training grant applications and author peer-reviewed manuscripts. Moreover, as part of MPS, fellows will participate in educational and career development trainings and workshops and become involved in other ongoing clinical research studies in the program. The positions are designed to support individuals interested in a future independent research program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development.
• Assist with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for this role.
• Training and supervision in semi-structured interventions focusing on disordered eating, general psychopathology, and other psychosocial domains.
• Mentorship by experts in eating and weight disorders and multi-method research designs.
• Working and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in clinical psychology, medical psychology, pediatric endocrinology, and adolescent medicine.
• Career development for an independent research program.
• Authorship of peer-reviewed manuscripts and scientific conference presentations.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from APA-accredited graduate and internship programs obtained by the start date for the position.
• Demonstrated success in publishing research in peer-reviewed journals aligned with the position description.
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Attention to detail as well as strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to obtain applicable Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certifications, and meet requirements to obtain a DoD Common Access Card.
• Preferred (but not required): some prior clinical and/or research experience working with individuals with eating or weight disorders, training in empirically-supported treatments, or experience working with pediatric civilian and/or military populations.
• Ability to obtain and Maintain a T1/Public Trust clearance.

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Clinical Research Coordinator II MEDB Regan Lab: HJF is seeking a highly motivated college graduate to serve as a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator II on a study of social media use interventions with military-connected adolescents. This position will support Dr. Timothy Regan at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ (USU) Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) Department, which is based in Bethesda, MD.

The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Regan and coordinate an online randomized controlled trial of social media use interventions in adolescents. This position requires an individual who is highly responsible and has excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly with children and families. This position is ideal for individuals planning to pursue graduate work in psychology, public health, or medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination of research efforts, including recruitment, scheduling, and retention of participants throughout the study
• Closely tracking participant’s progress throughout the trial period, including daily and follow-up contact via email/text/video chat with adolescent participants regarding study procedures
• Conducting study interviews and administering surveys to adolescents.
• Scoring assessment and interview data.
• Collection and organization of data; data entry and maintaining study databases.
• Assistance with preparation of literature reviews and manuscripts.
• Assisting with the preparation of study protocol documents, and IRB amendments/continuing reviews.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by Dr. Regan. This may include attendance of and participation in required trainings for the role.
• Participant contact with children and families.
• Mentorship from expert collaborators in the fields of psychology, public health, and psychiatry
• Potential for authorship on scientific publications and presentations
• Training in research methodologies and psychological assessments for adolescent mental and behavioral health.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management; well-organized and highly responsible.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly through online formats such as email, text, and video chat.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, with attention to independent problem-solving when appropriate.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to facilitate communication among supervisors, peers, and supervisees.
• Basic familiarity with Institutional Review Board activities and applicable federal and military regulations regarding the use of human subjects in research.
• Ability to set and meet project deadlines.
• Ability to interact with all teammates and research subjects/their parents in a culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive manner that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Interest in working in military mental health research.
• Background in psychology, public health, medicine, or another health-related field preferred.
• Prior research experience is strongly preferred. High technological literacy (smartphones, social media, etc.) is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in randomized controlled trial(s) are a strong plus.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust Clearance.

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Clinical Research Coordinator I: HJF is seeking a highly motivated college graduate to serve as a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator I for eating- and weight-related studies.

This position will be in support of Drs. Marian Tanofsky-Kraff, Natasha Schvey, and Lisa Shank at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences’ (USU) Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) Department, which is based in Bethesda, MD.

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) provides administrative and management support for this position. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination and assistance of research projects, including assisting with study recruitment efforts and participant visits.
• Conducting clinical interviews and administering surveys to children and parents.
• Scoring and coding interviews.
• Collection and organization of data.
• Data entry for research projects and maintenance of databases.
• Basic data analysis and interpretation.
• Assistance with preparation of literature reviews and manuscripts.
• Creation and copyediting of slides and presentations for lectures and conferences.
• Assisting with the preparation of protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of project management; well-organized.
• Highly responsible.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, particularly with children and families.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to facilitate communication among supervisors, peers, and supervisees.
• Must be familiar with Institutional Review Board activities and applicable federal and military regulations regarding the use of human subjects in research.
• Must be able to set and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interact with all teammates and research subjects in a culturally sensitive, accessible, and inclusive manner that demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Interest in working in military mental health research.
• Ability to understand and utilize scientific terminology and research theory in both oral and written communications.
• Background in psychology, social work, or another health-related field preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
• Prior research experience is strongly preferred.

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