Aerospace Physiology Research Scientist

2 months ago

Wright Patterson AFB, United States KBR Full time

Title:

Aerospace Physiology Research Scientist

BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR

Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.

KBR is looking for a Research Scientist to support Aerospace Physiology & Neuroscience research. The Research Scientist will provide technical support to DoD-sponsored flight and altitude research and training conducted by the Aerospace Physiology, Neuroscience, and Biodynamics laboratories of the Air Force Research Laboratory.

This position will support and lead biomedical research focused on understanding the normal human response to flight and space, and developing, testing, and delivering countermeasures to those untoward responses that may affect crew health, safety, and/or performance during or after missions.

The ideal candidate will possess skills to apply intensive and diversified knowledge of physiology and/or engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. Makes decisions independently on simple research problems and methods. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform work that involves conventional research practices
  • Design and develop software and hardware for data collection and testing, including modifications to commercial off the shelf systems, limited in-house electromechanical modification and/or working with outside vendors for experiment software/hardware deliverables
  • Collect, reduce, collate, analyze, and archive operational, flight, flight analog, and ground data
  • Analyze experimental data and recommend modifications to analysis procedures and analytical methods; develop and modify software for data reduction and analysis
  • Operate specialized equipment used in tests on human subjects
  • Operate data acquisition systems during hardware verification, science verification, and actual data acquisition from human subjects
  • Evaluate hardware for potential acquisition, contact vendors for information, and initiate procurement
  • Assist in the preparation of human research protocols, technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts
  • Develop safety documentation for test readiness reviews and meetings related to the development and implementation of human research protocols, detailed test plans, etc.
  • Contribute to the formulation and documentation of standard procedures in the laboratory
  • Participate as a member of a research team working closely with principal investigators, pilots/astronauts, subjects, support scientists, and engineers
  • Develop a thorough knowledge of KBR's policies and procedures governing the use of human test subjects

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

  • Master's Degree plus 3+ years of experience, or equivalent experience in kinesiology, aerospace physiology, biomedical or mechanical engineering, or a closely allied field
  • Must be skilled in the design, testing, evaluation, and integration of biosensor instrumentation intended for use with human subjects
  • Ability to independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures and criteria and use judgment to make decisions to provide engineering solutions to problems
  • Knowledge of human physiology to understand biomedical experiments designed to characterize the human adaptive response to space flight and space flight analogs
  • Able to work effectively both in small teams and independently and work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting where there are frequently divergent or competing goals for the project implementation and outcome
  • Previous experience working with test subjects
  • Advanced PC Skills in Microsoft Office products
  • Superb communication skills

Desired Experience & Skills:

  • Experience with biomedical measures, real-time data acquisition systems, and signal processing from Motion Tracking, EMG, EEG, ECG, etc.
  • Human subject research experience
  • IRB protocol management

KBR BENEFITS

KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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