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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 highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to support the Extremity Trauma & Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE). HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the EACE. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for supporting collaborative and multidisciplinary research projects focused on long-term outcomes following extremity trauma, with an emphasis on human-device interaction and musculoskeletal health.

EACE is the leading advocate for research and treatment of Service members and veterans with extremity trauma and amputation, with a mission to conduct clinically relevant research, foster collaboration, and build partnerships to optimize the quality of life of Service members and Veterans. In line with the congressionally directed mission of the EACE, the research efforts undertaken focus on the mitigation, treatment, and rehabilitation of traumatic extremity injuries and amputations with a specific focus on translating findings into clinical practice to improve the care of injured Service members and Veterans. This position will support ongoing research activities within the EACE portfolio at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. Note, US Citizenship and a personnel security background investigation are required.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in designing, developing, executing, and clinical research protocols.
• Conducts laboratory research with devices such as force platforms, motion capture cameras, instrumented treadmills, electromyography, respirometry, and wearable technologies (e.g., inertial measurement units).
• Educates prospective participants about research protocol(s), validates eligibility to participate, and evaluates commitment. Serves as a resource for the subjects.
• Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and/or publication in scientific 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 role.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ideal candidates will have a PhD degree in an engineering discipline or closely related field. Research experience with prosthetic and orthotics devices, human movement, wearable technology, and/or modeling & simulation are highly desirable.

Physical Capabilities:

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

Qualifications:

Work Environment:

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting. 

Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering (or a related field)
• Minimum of 0-5 years experience required.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be 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.

HJF is a 501(c)(3) 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.

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