EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Entry-Level Research Scientist

Universities Space Research Association’s (USRA) Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS), a non-profit consortium of universities, has an immediate opening for a recent Ph.D. graduate to serve as an entry level Research Scientist to acquire, analyze, and report human physiological data associated with bed rest investigations; and provide research and technical support for NASA sponsored flight and ground based experiments in the Cardiovascular Laboratory located at NASA Johnson Space Center.  This is a full-time, three year appointment for a Research Scientist (Postdoctoral Research Associate equivalent) to develop research procedures and protocols, as well as operational requirements and to perform and analyze cardiovascular research directed toward the development of countermeasures for cardiovascular deconditioning due to space flight.  The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States.  This position will require a minimal amount of domestic and international travel.

Applicants must have recently completed a Ph.D. program in Physiology or a closely related field.  Experience in human research and the cardiovascular system are highly desirable.  Superior oral and written communication skills are required. 

UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please send your curriculum vitae with summary of research experience and publications to recruitment@dsls.usra.edu and reference job number RS-P.

Universities Space Research Association
Division of Space Life Sciences
3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX  77058
Fax: 281-244-2006

Deputy Project Scientist Flight Analogs

Universities Space Research Association’s (USRA) Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS), a non-profit consortium of universities, has an immediate opening for a Deputy Project Scientist to assist the Flight Analog Project Scientist with planning and implementing multi-system human studies consistent with the goals of NASA’s Human Research Program, including all scientific aspects of bed rest studies. This is a full-time appointment to work with teams of NASA funded investigators for the purpose of integrating their studies into multi-investigation, spaceflight analog campaigns. The Flight Analogs Project is responsible for developing and evaluating countermeasures to mitigate the affects of spaceflight in earth-based models before they are tested in space (http://hacd.jsc.nasa.gov/projects/flight_analogs.cfm). The incumbent will be expected to work closely with the Project Scientist to develop integrated protocols, and assist in all scientific aspects of ongoing human studies; including preparation of human subjects approval packages at NASA and the University of Texas Medical Branch, and representation of the Project Scientist at NASA boards and review panels. The incumbent will interface with General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) staff, attending physicians, psychologists, coordinating staff, the Johnson Space Center laboratories, and individual PIs. The successful candidate must be a citizen of the United States.  Domestic and international travel may be required.

A Ph.D. in a life sciences field and several years of experience in human research is preferred. Clinicians with several years of research experience are also encouraged to apply. Experience with university IRBs and GCRCs is highly desirable. Applicants should have experience in working with multi-disciplinary teams of investigators. Superior oral and written communication skills are required, along with exceptional organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.  Experience in performing bed rest studies is highly desirable.

UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E-mailed applications are preferred.  Please reference DPS-FAP and send your curriculum vitae with summary of research experience and publications to:  recruitment@dsls.usra.edu

Universities Space Research Association
Division of Space Life Sciences
3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX  77058
Fax: 281-244-2006

 

 

Last updated
July 22, 2008