About this opportunity
Goldbelt Apex, LLC lists this Research Physiologist - Environmental Physiology / Applied Data Science - USARIEM opportunity in natick, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.
Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.
Summary
The Research Physiologist will assist in the design, development and execution of large-scale field studies in environmental extremes. This is an applied role supporting field-based human performance studies in environmental extremes, including leading Defense Health Agency (DHA) efforts in heat acclimatization. This role integrates physiological subject matter expertise with applied data science capabilities to manage and interpret large scale physical datasets collected in operational environments.
This position is based in Natick, MA and is primarily on-site, with situational telework permitted only when approved.
Responsibilities
Essential Job Functions
Real-time data collection using wearable sensors.
Data streaming coordination includes information management rights, iCloud use, computer management and security, and data management of large data sets.
Designs and leads research protocols evaluating human physiological responses to heat, cold, and high terrestrial altitude.
Collects, manages, and analyzes large physiological datasets from laboratory, field, and wearable sensor studies.
Coordinates and leads field research teams conducting studies at military installations.
Develops technical reports, scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research documentation.
Collaborates with investigators and research teams to translate physiological data into actionable findings and recommendations.
Qualifications
Necessary Skills and Knowledge
Proficiency with R, SPSS, and/or MATLAB; experience with SAS and Excel is also relevant to the PWS tasks.
Ability to coordinate and lead teams executing field studies at military installations.
Strong scientific analysis, manuscript preparation, technical writing, and presentation capabilities.
Ability to coordinate and lead a team of investigators to execute field studies at military bases.
Ability to communicate (both in written and oral settings) to larger audiences.
Minimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in Environmental Physiology.
Subject matter expertise in physiological responses to heat, cold, and high terrestrial altitude.
Experience designing and developing research protocols involving environmental extremes.
Experience with wearable physiological sensors and real-time physiological data collection.
Experience managing and analyzing large physiological datasets
Experience with data cleaning, processing, statistical analysis, and interpretation of physiological data.
Experience with exercise and metabolic testing, including maximal oxygen uptake, submaximal endurance testing, resting ventilation, and pulmonary function testing.
Experience with phlebotomy and clinical blood gas analyzers
Real-time data collection using wearable sensors.
Data streaming coordination including information management rights, iCloud use, computer management and security, and data management of large data sets (up to 5 million data points per person).
Data cleaning skills in MATLAB and EXCEL to time align data points with various sensors and identify erroneous data points and outliers.
Ability to code in MATLAB, R studio, SPSS and SAS for final data analysis and development of predictive algorithms to predict illness.
Interpret findings using subject matter expertise and literature reviews to validate the real-time models and confirm whether the findings are normal or abnormal from expected physiologic responses to a given environment.
Subject matter expertise in the physiologic response to cold, heat and high terrestrial altitude.
Subject matter expertise in exercise and metabolic measurements including maximal oxygen uptake, submaximal endurance testing, and resting ventilation and pulmonary function testing.
Subject matter expertise in phlebotomy and clinical laboratory skills in running blood gas analyzers such as the NOVA Profile Plus, Radiometer, or ISTAT clinical blood analyzers.
Travel: CONUS travel may be required based on study schedules and mission needs.
Must obtain a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 investigation (or equivalent). At minimum, a favorable interim suitability determination must be granted before contract work begins, pending final adjudication.
Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)
Any related additional certifications.
Pay and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $144,000.00 annually.
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.
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Worksite address
natick, MA, 01760, US
Who can apply
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