EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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
Senior Research Scientist
Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit consortium of universities, has an immediate opening for a Senior Research Scientist in its Division of Space Life Sciences. This position will be expected to serve as the scientific/technical lead at NASA Johnson Space Center’s (JSC) Exercise Physiology Laboratory (EXL). The incumbent must have a thorough understanding of research methodology and study design to propose and implement human research, literature reviews, and meta-analyses to answer operational and clinical questions relative to the use of exercise as a space flight countermeasure. Duties will include leading scientific aspects of EXL-designated studies as the Principal Investigator (PI), protocol development, preparation of grant proposals, preparation of application packages for the JSC Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects as well as for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) at the University of Texas Medical Branch. The successful candidate will work closely with other NASA research programs, NASA Centers, International Partners, intramural and extramural investigators, and contractors. Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or Sci.D. in exercise physiology or related biomedical/allied health field, as well as 10 or more years of experience in developing and conducting peer reviewed applied and clinical research activities in exercise physiology or related discipline. Experience in leading an exercise physiology laboratory for human testing and knowledge of human exercise and environmental physiology concepts and applications is required, as well as knowledge of biomedical ethics and principles of test subject safety.
Please reference position # SRS-H and send your curriculum vitae with confirmation of U.S. citizenship, summary of research experience/awards/publications, and three letters of reference by e-mail to: recruitment@dsls.usra.edu.
Universities Space Research Association
Division of Space Life Sciences
3600 Bay Area Boulevard, Houston, TX 77058
UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Last updated
May 2, 2008