Research Specialist (hybrid) - Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute
West Virginia University Research Corporation

Morgantown, West Virginia

Posted in Education and Training


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Description

West Virginia University Research Corporation is seeking applications for a Research Specialist (hybrid) with the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute 

Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is the premier multidisciplinary institute for patient care, research, and teaching in West Virginia and the region. We celebrated the opening of our new Innovation Center on May 15, 2019. The RNI’s flagship facilities are located on the Health Sciences campus in Morgantown, with more than 1,000 dedicated team members across five departments, patient care units, and research laboratories. Find out more about our outstanding works and contributions today at: https://wvumedicine.org/rni/rni-homepage/newsroom/

About the Opportunity

The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a Research Specialist to work with the Applied Research program on specific research projects focused on skill acquisition, training, and human performance. This position will assist the director of Human Performance on research and development projects specifically focused on incorporating specialized skills in marksmanship and training in an applied research domain.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:
•    13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
•    PTO
•    403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
•    A range of health insurance and various other benefits
•    Dependent Education Scholarship
•    WVU Perks
•    And More!!

What you’ll do:

  • Work independently and/or with a research team to carry out applied research projects focused on understanding and improving human performance.
  • Design and implementation of research projects as well as data analysis and reporting/publishing of the projects.
  • Utilize tools such as cognitive batteries, and subjective questionnaires to measures, assess, and improve human effectiveness.
     


Qualifications

  • BA/BS in a science-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience in specialized area (certifications required).
  • Two (2) years experiences:
    • Qualified on multiple weapons (marksmanship)
    • Prior Military service is strongly recommended.
    • Working knowledge of marksmanship qualification testing is required.
    • Live-fire range experience (i.e. safety officer)
    • Development and evaluation of small unit tactical programs
  • Expert understanding of marksmanship weapon systems
  • Expert understanding of live-fire range usage and safety regulations.
  • Expert understanding or demonstrated ability to develop, evaluate, and improve tactical training programs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse populations
  • Ability to create, annotate and maintain detailed records
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a computer utilizing various software packages, including creating spreadsheets, charts, graphs, etc.


About WVU

  • Current certification or ability to obtain CITI certifications
  • Highly Desired: Qualified Military Sniper
  • Special Operations Training Group certification


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