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BADER CONSORTIUM - Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Research Associate II
PLEASE NOTE: This position is located at The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This is a GRANT funded position through the University of Delaware. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding. Notice of non-renewal is not required.
The BADER Consortium is a $19.7 million Department of Defense cooperative agreement awarded to the University of Delaware in October, 2011. The overarching goal of the BADER Consortium is to assist each MTF in the strengthening of evidence-based orthopaedic rehabilitation care that results in optimal functional outcomes of combat and combat-related musculoskeletal injuries. We are committed to partnering with four DOD Medical Treatment Facilities to further establish a multi-center clinical rehabilitation research intensive culture and to provide resources to enhance that culture by the inclusion of additional clinical study sites. The BADER Consortium is a collaboration of core civilian trauma centers, four Military Treatment Facilities, and 14 affiliates throughout the United States, unified to identify and address critical issues challenging the recovery of combat and civilian trauma patients.
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Serves as Research Associate II (RA) in support of the Center for Performance and Clinical Research (CPCR) and Military Advanced Training Center (MATC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) – a Department of Defense Military Treatment Facility located in Bethesda, Maryland. The RA works as part of a team to conduct gait analyses used for answering specific rehabilitation questions and conducts research to advance clinical rehabilitation sciences associated with injured military Service Members. One specific project this employee will be assigned involves collection and processing of motion capture data for walking and running training to maximize performance and minimize injury.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides state-of-the-art care for wounded service members as they return to the highest levels of physical, psychological and emotional function. The CPCR staff at WRNMMC utilize current technologies to provide clinical gait analysis services, conduct research to improve patient management, and provide education and training in leading-edge care and rehabilitation, supporting the overall mission of the MATC to provide military service members and their beneficiaries with evidence based diagnoses and treatment plans.
This is a full-time position in direct support of research protocols involving assessment, rehabilitation and training of individual who have experienced an amputation. The incumbent will assist with all activities related to data collection, processing and management within the MATC under direction of the Principal Investigator. The work involves a considerable amount of variety and complexity of data, information, resources, regulations, sources and technical requirements specific to motion analysis. There are a variety of actions that may be required and taken depending upon the type of data collection being performed. Data entry and manipulation may be complex and may require deduction of relationships between many differing factors and independent initiative in pursuing those many differing factors and relationships. A variety of oral and written guidelines and instructions are used in carrying out the duties of this position. Incumbent is trained to independently interpret procedures and guidelines and adapt to a variety of assigned tasks where guidelines are not specific or are nonexistent. Independent judgment is required in determining specific procedures to be followed, sources to be used and technical compliance with standards and requirements. The function of this position is to provide essential support to clinical and research studies conducted at WRNMMC. The accurate collection, analysis and reporting of motion analysis or other physical performance assessment results is imperative to successful completion of research projects.
The incumbent is employed by the University of Delaware, but is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Professionals at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation, supporting inclusion of UD in the Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" program for the past 3 years.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Applications are accepted until JUNE 23, 2014. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission. Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/. JOBID: 102169
Research Associate II
PLEASE NOTE: This position is located at The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. This is a GRANT funded position through the University of Delaware. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued funding. Notice of non-renewal is not required.
The BADER Consortium is a $19.7 million Department of Defense cooperative agreement awarded to the University of Delaware in October, 2011. The overarching goal of the BADER Consortium is to assist each MTF in the strengthening of evidence-based orthopaedic rehabilitation care that results in optimal functional outcomes of combat and combat-related musculoskeletal injuries. We are committed to partnering with four DOD Medical Treatment Facilities to further establish a multi-center clinical rehabilitation research intensive culture and to provide resources to enhance that culture by the inclusion of additional clinical study sites. The BADER Consortium is a collaboration of core civilian trauma centers, four Military Treatment Facilities, and 14 affiliates throughout the United States, unified to identify and address critical issues challenging the recovery of combat and civilian trauma patients.
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
Serves as Research Associate II (RA) in support of the Center for Performance and Clinical Research (CPCR) and Military Advanced Training Center (MATC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) – a Department of Defense Military Treatment Facility located in Bethesda, Maryland. The RA works as part of a team to conduct gait analyses used for answering specific rehabilitation questions and conducts research to advance clinical rehabilitation sciences associated with injured military Service Members. One specific project this employee will be assigned involves collection and processing of motion capture data for walking and running training to maximize performance and minimize injury.
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center provides state-of-the-art care for wounded service members as they return to the highest levels of physical, psychological and emotional function. The CPCR staff at WRNMMC utilize current technologies to provide clinical gait analysis services, conduct research to improve patient management, and provide education and training in leading-edge care and rehabilitation, supporting the overall mission of the MATC to provide military service members and their beneficiaries with evidence based diagnoses and treatment plans.
This is a full-time position in direct support of research protocols involving assessment, rehabilitation and training of individual who have experienced an amputation. The incumbent will assist with all activities related to data collection, processing and management within the MATC under direction of the Principal Investigator. The work involves a considerable amount of variety and complexity of data, information, resources, regulations, sources and technical requirements specific to motion analysis. There are a variety of actions that may be required and taken depending upon the type of data collection being performed. Data entry and manipulation may be complex and may require deduction of relationships between many differing factors and independent initiative in pursuing those many differing factors and relationships. A variety of oral and written guidelines and instructions are used in carrying out the duties of this position. Incumbent is trained to independently interpret procedures and guidelines and adapt to a variety of assigned tasks where guidelines are not specific or are nonexistent. Independent judgment is required in determining specific procedures to be followed, sources to be used and technical compliance with standards and requirements. The function of this position is to provide essential support to clinical and research studies conducted at WRNMMC. The accurate collection, analysis and reporting of motion analysis or other physical performance assessment results is imperative to successful completion of research projects.
The incumbent is employed by the University of Delaware, but is located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides essential support to researchers and clinicians in the WRNMMC biomechanics research lab
- Collects, processes and analyzes motion capture data, assists with statistical support and analysis of data. Synthesize lab test session results and generate reports.
- Fully understands IRB protocols, IRB regulations and applies knowledge to clinical setting. Under direction by the PI, assists the study team in preparing and submitting the protocol for initial IRB submission, continuing review, modifications, amendments, and adverse events reports.
- Prepares and reviews essential regulatory and administrative documents required by the protocol.
- Facilitates compliance of the investigative study team with the informed consent process.
- Independently reviews and edits participant communications including recruitment letters, follow-up letters, advertisements, participant instructions.
- Monitors processes and procedures for the collection and processing of study data.
- Independently monitors the organization of study site patient files including manual and computerized data.
- Uses critical thinking to resolve complex work flow problems identified during study
- Resolves questions, concerns, or unexpected problems from research subjects and communicates pertinent issues to the investigator, or supervisor’s attention in a timely manner.
- Monitors the trends of adverse events or unexpected problems involving subjects and ensures reporting to the investigator, IRB, sponsor and FDA as required. Collaborates with the investigator to help determine the relationship of adverse events associated with the protocol.
- Investigates protocol and SOP deviations and problem solves with the investigative team, investigator or supervisor to address the issues.
- Performs analysis and interpretation of data for manuscript development, in conjunction with the statistical team as needed.
- Interviews patients for research protocols, validates eligibility to participate and evaluates pertinent commitment.
- Prepares and maintains manual and computerized data in patient study books according to prescribed standards.
- Under direction of project heads, prepares documents that report statistical analyses and descriptive data from patient's study.
- Participate in the preparation of abstracts for professional conferences, manuscripts for publication in peer reviewed journals, and development of research proposals.
- Write letters and reports and update research protocols as needed.
- Assist with explaining protocols to research subjects and obtaining informed consent.
- Schedules patient appointments according to research protocol requirements, ensures patients meet appointments in a timely manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biomechanics or related field and two years of experience or Master’s degree and one year of experience.
- Experience working in a clinical research setting.
- Experience (at least 2 years post graduate) with motion capture techniques and software (e.g., Matlab, Vicon Nexus, and Visual 3D) is required.
- Knowledge of clinical investigational procedures
- Excellent computer skills; ability to learn new computer software applications
- Interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients and staff
- Ability to learn new software quickly, troubleshoot computer related issues, and provide a high attention to detail
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form
- Able to withstand long periods of standing and sitting
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Professionals at the University have regularly received annual cost-of-living and merit salary increases and the benefits package is one of the best in the nation, supporting inclusion of UD in the Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" program for the past 3 years.
REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: Applications are accepted until JUNE 23, 2014. Nominations and expressions of interest will be held in confidence and references will not be contacted without the candidate's permission. Applicants must submit a letter of application, resume, and contact information for three references to http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/. JOBID: 102169
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