Immediate opening for a Biomedical Engineer (Biomechanics) with the DoD-VA Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence at Naval Medical Center San Diego

[Shawn Farrokhi]

The Biomedical Engineering (Biomechanics) and/or Physiologist will be performing the full spectrum of research activities which will improve the safety and welfare of research participants.

Overview:

• Position open & closing dates: 11/15/2021 to 11/25/2021
• Salary: $72,355 - $94,066 per year
• Pay scale & grade: GS 11

Duties:

• Responsible for resolving problems with equipment and conducting training on equipment and software to ensure the accurate collection of data.
• Preform inspections and operations check of all research equipment.
• Performs the full spectrum of research activities (e.g., subject recruitment, development and testing of employed methodologies, data collection, data analysis, etc.).
• Responsible for successfully completing research related projects, including literature reviews on scientific methodologies.
• Applies diversified knowledge of scientific principles, including medical and biological knowledge to complex multi-disciplinary research projects aimed at furthering the clinical care of individuals with extremity trauma.
• Assists with writing grant applications

Conditions of Employment

• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship (no exceptions).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required
• Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
• If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
• Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Interested applicants can submit their applications here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/622068300.

Feel free to contact Dr. Shawn Farrokhi @ shawn.farrokhi.civ@mail.mil with questions or if you need more details about the position.