• Execute a systematic research plan to address identified and emerging clinical gap areas within EACE's extremity trauma research portfolio, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal health within a prolonged field care environment.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of research projects to address identified clinical gaps particularly research emphasizing musculoskeletal health within a prolonged field care environment.
• Provide technical advice/guidance to research team members on new scientific advances, procedures and concepts.
• Uses the findings of these specialized studies to make recommendations for the advancement of clinical care for affected patients.
• Initiates original research as a co-investigator, including the generation of research grant proposals and formulation of research protocols.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for musculoskeletal health. Maintains a professional reputation that invites other professionals to seek the incumbent for consultation and advise on research matters.

Conditions of employment

• Position requires lifting up to 45 pounds.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret / Tier 3 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to sign a statement consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Musculoskeletal Health Specialist (Research):

Degree: Bachelor's or graduate (or higher level) degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience conducting research studies in a variety of rehabilitation methods such as physical rehabilitation, human biomechanics, extremity trauma, or exercise physiology and authorship of these studies published in peer-reviewed scientific journals; preparing research grant applications/proposals and providing comprehensive rehabilitation technical support to hospital staff members. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.