Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Research Scientist Location MD - Silver Spring Job Code 11898 # of openings 2 Apply Now (https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg04/ats/careers/v2/applyRequisition?org=AKIMEKATECH&cws=43&rid=11898) The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a need for a Research Scientist to support Traumatic Brain Injury Research for our government customer located in Silver Spring, MD. DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES: + Areas of research to include but are not limited to: + Kinetic and non-kinetic TBI + Injury biomechanics + Cellular biology + Biomarkers + Neuropathology + PTSD + Sleep rhythmicity + Combat stress + Psychological and physiological stress + Resilience + Engage in all aspects of original research protocol development and collaborative research efforts towards evaluation of neurotherapeutics and medical device safety and efficacy for the prevention and treatment in pre-clinical models of mild to severe TBI, with and without polytrauma including effective integration of existing literature, developing novel research protocols. + Develop research proposals aligned with the military research and development mission of BTN. + Prepare written animal use and/or human subjects protocols to achieve these research objectives. + Submitted proposals shall support the development and execution of research protocols aiming to develop evidence-based knowledge products and interventions to optimize the readiness and resilience of Soldiers. + This shall include effectively navigating the WRAIR Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Human Use Review Committee (HURC), and/or the Human Subjects Protection Branch (HSPB) to obtain approval of research protocols. + Draft original research protocols and effectively addressing concerns and issues raised by the respective committees during protocol review. + Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports of existing scientific literature. This shall include routinely reviewing the scientific literature for reports relevant to ongoing research in blast TBI and polytrauma. + Coordinate research projects, which shall include the design and coordination of experiments, direction of research staff (e.g., post-doctoral fellows, research associates and assistants) and collaborators in the execution of these experiments and providing insights into experimental objectives and techniques best suited to achieve these objectives. + Develop and evaluate therapeutic strategies to detect and mitigate molecular, cellular, clinical, and functional alterations induced by TBI or TBI with polytrauma to support the branch research objectives, performance of complex tasks, and as needed, develop new technical methods for neuroscience, injury, and blast research. + Assess physiological and neurosensory function and neurobehavior applying the animal handling, aseptic procedures and routine animal care and monitoring required for these assessments. This shall include performing routine and specialized surgical procedures with animal experimental subjects to address traumatic brain and systemic injury. + Employ aseptic surgical procedures including, but not limited to, stereotaxic cannulation surgery, microinjection of dyes, or surgical implantation of probes for physiological recordings such as Electroencephalogram (EEG), temperature, and pressure (A.030). + Evaluate neuroprotective pharmacological therapies using behavioral, physiological, histopathological, and neurochemical outcome measures. These tests shall include, but are not limited to, Morris water maze, rotarod, novel object recognition, elevated plus maze, monitoring weight and temperature, cerebral blood flow and cerebrovascular evaluations, righting reflex, EEG recording of seizure and sleep, necropsy, and tissue sample collection procedures. + Perform quantitative analytical assessments of changes in molecular and cellular mediators underlying responses to stressors, injury, and countermeasures to these disruptions using histopathological, biomedical, and molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry, proteomics, lipidomics, analyses of mRNA, miRNA, and micro array protein analysis, bioenergetic profiling, quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Western blot, multiplex assays, and Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA). + Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using instruments and methods to include but not limited to rodent and large animal TBI models, behavior and physiological testing, histology, neuroimaging, as well as cellular and molecular biology in order to support development of promising therapeutic strategies. + Write protocols to the final steps of report generation and manuscript publication. + Populate and maintain laboratory notebooks (both hard and/or ebooks). + Be responsible for the execution of research studies and for all aspects of data collection including leading and supporting data management and data analysis. REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: + Must have graduate level training and proficiency in statistical analysis, biomedical research, and quantitative analysis. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: + Must have the knowledge, skills, and abilities in multiple relevant academic disciplines, including: + Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering + Neuroscience + Psychology + Pharmacology + Biochemistry + Neuroanatomy + Must have firm grasp of research methods, data collections, data management, statistics, data analysis, manuscript development, leading presentations. + Must hold a functional understanding of military requirements and circumstances. + Prior Direct Experience supporting areas of research to include but not limited to: + Kinetic and non-kinetic TBI + Injury biomechanics + Cellular biology + Biomarkers + Neuropathology + PTSD + Sleep rhythmicity + Combat stress + Psychological and physiological stress + Resilience REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE: + Must be a U.S. Citizen. + Must have an active Public Trust clearance. ?The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible full-time employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here (HRdept@alakaina.com) to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees. The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, K?pono Government Services, and K?pili Services, Po`okela Solutions, K?kaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship. For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com. #LI-JS1 #ClearanceJobs

Responsibilities: Role and responsibility for this position: The Senior AI Planning Research Scientist will solve hard, real-world planning problems requiring nothing less than state-of-the-art solutions. Youll take responsibility for accomplishing specific deliverables within a small team setting of fellow engineers. Youll communicate and collaborate with fellow team members and help guide junior staff. Peraton Labs generates transformative applied research to fuel solutions for our customers unique challenges. We are a self-sustaining research center within Peraton that provides applied research and engineering to enable government agencies, utilities, and commercial enterprises to fully exploit the future of communications, analytics, and cyber security. Who were looking for: <ul><li>Cyber: We are looking for staff with a strong interest (and ideally a track record) in cybersecurity research and development.</li><li>Generalists: You should have a breadth of knowledge across multiple domains. Youll typically focus your work on the domain(s) of your specialty or preference, but a strong multi-domain awareness and ability is required. You should have a curiosity to learn new technology. </li><li>Tangible: Youll work on applied research programs to conceive and develop prototypes to solve cutting-edge, complex problems. </li></ul> Qualifications: 5 years with BS/BA; 3 years with MS/MA; 0 years with PhDEducation Requirements:<ul><li>Requires 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA, or 0 years with PhD</li><li>Additional relevant experience will be considered in lieu of formal education</li></ul>Skills and Experience You Should Possess: <ul><li>Experience developing and deploying sophisticated AI planning solutions</li><li>Expertise in common AI planning approaches such as behavior trees, GOAP, HTN, etc.</li><li>Expertise in one or more system languages: C, C++, Go, etc.</li><li>Expertise in Python</li><li>Expertise in designing, developing, and testing software modules related to emerging embedded cyber capabilities, high-availability network protocols, cyber mission planning, and reasoning systems.</li><li>Modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)</li><li>Experience running docker containers</li><li>Experience developing in Linux</li><li>A passion to learn something new every day and to stay up-to-date with developments in your field</li><li>Adept at independent problem-solving and comfortable with a general approach of taking initiative to find and develop solutions</li><li>US Citizenship Required</li></ul>Additional Desired Skills:<ul><li>Ability to grasp the big picture and see beyond specific problems</li><li>Network emulation frameworks including CORE, EMANE, MiniNet</li><li>Experience with Networking Protocols</li><li>Familiarity with one or more assembly languages (x86/64, ARM, MIPS, etc.)</li><li>Experience with configuring Network appliances</li><li>Experience with threat intelligence research</li></ul>Minimum Clearance Required: Active Top Secret, able to obtain TS/SCI Peraton Overview: Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit <a href="http://peraton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">peraton.com</a> to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

About The Position: The Research Scientist will provide scientific and technical support to management of research projects and oversee multiple concurrent solicitations, proposal review processes, contract awards and funding execution at the program level. This position will provide domain expertise and assist in coordinating the efforts of a multi-disciplinary team of government and contract researchers, clinicians, academic experts and consumers to bring all the various projects in their domain together into a cohesive effort. This study requires prior experience of working with lab animals. PLEASE NOTE: MUST be within commutable distance to the Silver Spring Metro area. Salary: $78k- $82k/annually. Salaries and hourly rates are determined based on several factors including external market data, internal equity, and the candidate's related knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Review research documentation and provide detailed technical written notes</li><li>Perform recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress</li><li>Interact with other services and government agencies, organize and host research planning and coordination meetings, and inform the Principal Investigator of developments</li><li>Assist with various portfolios and technology roadmaps, within the context of the overall strategy</li><li>Maintain open communication with the Principal Investigator, advise of processes, report progress and serve as a point of contact, as applicable</li><li>Provide guidance to scientists preparing research proposals, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed</li><li>Author or co-author topics to help move through the technology roadmap for domain</li><li>Participate in the drafting of program announcements, requests for information, proposals and vehicles to solicit offertory</li><li>Perform scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested</li><li>Participate in Proposal Review Board meetings and make funding recommendations that are consistent with the scientific direction and technology roadmap for domain</li><li>Participate in multifunctional teams and provide clinical and scientific domain expertise as needed</li><li>Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>Advanced Degree (Masters, PhD or MD) desired, Bachelors or RN required</li><li>2-4 years knowledge and experience with Department of Defense (DoD) Grants and Agreements Administration and management, preferred</li><li>2-4 years Medical research project management experience strongly desired, preferably with Department of Defense</li><li>Experience with advanced medical technologies, preferred</li><li>Knowledge of military system, preferred.</li><li>Demonstrate competence in oral and written communication</li><li>Must be organized, attentive to detail, and possess a positive, friendly and professional demeanor</li><li>Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and available to interact with employees, clients and sponsors of all levels</li><li>Ability to exercise independent judgment in fast-paced, high-pressured environment with strict deadlines and to manage multiple projects</li><li>Ability to develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results</li><li>Computer skills including at least intermediate level experience with Excel and other Microsoft Office Software</li></ul> The Geneva Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Responsibilities: Peraton Labs delivers innovative solutions and revolutionary new capabilities to solve the most difficult and complex challenges for government agencies, utilities, and commercial customers. With a distinguished heritage tracing back to Bell Labs, Bellcore, and Telcordia, our experts pave the way. Peraton Labs cybersecurity research protects mission-critical systems and national cyber infrastructure through a broad range of initiatives in computer network defense, secure-by-design techniques and cyber operations and experimentation platforms. Our projects span several areas of interest. Our core competencies include (but are not limited to): <ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Program analysis, including program understanding, vulnerability identification, and remediation </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Malware analysis and reverse engineering </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1">Resilient networking in support of cyber mission goals </li></ul><ul style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: verdana;"><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1">Software-defined networking for cyber defense and deception </li><li style="margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; padding: 0px; font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri, Calibri_MSFontService, sans-serif;" data-leveltext="?" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" aria-setsize="-1" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1">Artificial intelligence (reasoning, probabilistic inference, machine learning)</li></ul> Qualifications: Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhDBachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related scientific/engineering discipline.<ul><li>Ability and desire to quickly acquire knowledge of new subject matter areas</li><li>Expertise in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, Go, or similar languages</li><li>Working knowledge of Linux, MacOS, Windows, and mobile operating systems, platforms and internals</li><li>Working knowledge of modern computer networking technologies</li><li>Working knowledge of modern development practices and toolsets (Git, subversion, CI/CD toolchains)</li></ul>Other Relevant Skills (not required, but any are a plus):<ul><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Experience as a technical lead on software development projects or research teams</li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Experience as a Principal Investigator on DoD/IC research projects</li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Experience in business development, including technical marketing, idea generation, and authoring whitepapers and proposals for new work.</li><li style="margin-bottom: .0001pt;">Experience in one or more of the following areas:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Program Analysis</li><li>Computer networking protocal design and/or analysis</li><li>Compute and network emulation, containerization, and virtualization</li><li>Reverse Engineering</li><li>Real-Time Operation Systems (RTOS)</li><li>Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)</li></ul></ul><ul><li>Experience with one or more of the following classes of tools and frameworks:</li></ul><ul><ul><li>Binary Analysis Tools, such as GHIDRA, Hex-Rays IDA, Binary Ninja, Angr,</li><li>Debugging and Sandboxing tools, such as Cuckoo sandbox, OllyDBG, WinDbg</li><li>CNO toolsets, including Metasploit, Cobalt Strike</li><li>Network emulation frameworks including CORE, EMANE, MiniNet</li><li>Container and Orchestration solutions, including: Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, Terraform</li><li>Cloud services experience (AWS, Azure, OpenStack) </li></ul></ul><ul><li>Experience with DevOps and Agile development methodologies</li><li>Experience in the U.S. DoD/IC research community</li><li>CNO operational experience</li></ul> Peraton Overview: Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit <a href="http://peraton.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">peraton.com</a> to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure. Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

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