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Summary:

The Research Physiologist II serves as a senior scientific contributor supporting the design, execution, and analysis of advanced environmental physiology research programs. This position provides expertise in heat, cold, and high-altitude physiology, wearable sensor technologies, human performance assessment, and advanced statistical analytics.

The successful candidate will lead data-intensive research efforts, develop physiological prediction models, manage large-scale datasets, support military field studies, and contribute to scientific publications that enhance Warfighter health, readiness, and performance.

Essential Job Functions:

Research Design and Scientific Leadership

• Assist with the design, development, and execution of research protocols evaluating physiological responses to environmental extremes.
• Support study methodology development and experimental design.
• Provide scientific interpretation of physiological outcomes and performance measures.
• Conduct literature reviews and support development of evidence-based research approaches.

Wearable Sensor and Data Management

• Lead collection and management of data obtained from wearable physiological sensors.
• Configure, calibrate, validate, and troubleshoot wearable monitoring systems.
• Manage large-scale physiological datasets and data streams.
• Support data governance, quality assurance, and information management requirements.

Advanced Statistical Analysis

• Perform data cleaning, processing, curation, and quality control.
• Develop and maintain analytical workflows using:
  • R
  • MATLAB
  • SPSS
  • SAS
  • Excel
• Conduct advanced statistical analyses and predictive modeling.
• Develop algorithms and analytical tools to assess physiological risk and performance outcomes.
• Interpret results and prepare technical findings for investigators and stakeholders.

Human Performance and Environmental Physiology

• Serve as a subject matter expert in:
  • Heat physiology
  • Cold physiology
  • High-altitude physiology
  • Human performance optimization
  • Exercise metabolism
• Conduct and oversee:
  • VOmax testing
  • Submaximal endurance testing
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Metabolic assessments

Clinical and Laboratory Support

• Operate blood gas analyzers including NOVA, Radiometer, and iSTAT systems.
• Support physiological and biological sample collection activities.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.

Field Research Leadership

• Lead multidisciplinary teams conducting field studies at military installations and remote research locations.
• Coordinate deployment of personnel, equipment, wearable sensors, and research systems.
• Oversee field data collection, troubleshooting, and operational execution.

Scientific Publications and Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, written analyses, and scientific summaries.
• Develop publication-quality tables, figures, and graphics.
• Draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at scientific conferences and military stakeholder meetings.

• Strong scientific writing and presentation skills.

• Ph.D. in Environmental Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in environmental physiology research.
• Advanced proficiency with R, MATLAB, SPSS, SAS, or equivalent statistical software.
• Experience conducting advanced physiological data analysis and interpretation.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Tier 3 Background Investigation and suitability determination.
• Must be eligible for Common Access Card (CAC) issuance and access to government facilities and systems.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Position is primarily onsite at USARIEM in Natick, Massachusetts.
  • Travel throughout the Continental United States (CONUS) may be required.
  • Lead and support military field studies, environmental physiology research activities, and scientific conferences.
  • Ability to travel to military installations, remote research sites, and high-altitude environments.
  • Occasional evening, weekend, and extended work hours may be required to support field research operations and data collection activities.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense, military, or federal biomedical research programs.
• Expertise with wearable sensor technologies and physiological monitoring systems.
• Experience developing predictive models and advanced analytics.
• Experience operating blood gas analyzers.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Experience managing large-scale physiological datasets.
• Experience leading field studies at military installations.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $135,000.00.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.