Incumbent will function as an independent research investigator within the Research and Development Service of the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. The plans should lead to the submission of a research grant application for consideration by the Merit Review Board of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Major Duties: Originates hypothesis, develops research protocols and plans sophisticated experiments to be conducted by staff under incumbent' s direction. Complete calculation, tabulation, graph making, and statistical analysis of the data obtained. Be responsible for the interpretation of findings as well as for the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts. Interprets data and uses results of this work as the basis for generating manuscripts for publication, reports, papers, and presentations for scientific meetings. Directs technical staff involved in this research program. Presents original scientific data to professional and research societies at local, national and/or international meetings. Serves as editor/reviewer for scientific journals, reviews research proposals for funding agencies. Ensure that all studies proposed are carried out to completion under the appropriate conditions and will participate directly in the performance of such experiments. Keep abreast in his/her area(s) of interest(s), actively participate in current professional development activities, offer conferences in health-related fields, and participate in student training. Provides professional advice to members of the medical profession in laboratory diagnosis and interpretation of laboratory findings related to neuroscience. Participates as a member of the Research and Development Committee or the Institutional Review Board of this Institution. Serve as a consultant that foster productivity in research and health-related fields. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

Individual Occupational Requirements (Basic Education Requirements) Possess a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. This degree must be from an educational program from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home at the time the degree was obtained. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) AND In addition to meeting the Basic Education Requirements above, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications Requirement below for this position. For GS-13: Possess at least one (1) full year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of (GS-12) in Federal service. Specialized experience in calculation, tabulation, graph making, and statistical analysis of the data obtained; providing an interpretation of findings as well as for the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts; developing of new methods, approaches, or procedures in the design, development, and coordination of research projects or clinical studies. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill, knowledge, ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placement Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: possess experience in proficient written and spoken English/Spanish. NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to speak and write fluently and proficiently in English/Spanish in order to receive consideration for this position. Applicant's inability to proficiently speak and write in English/Spanish will result in an ineligible rating. The hiring facility will interview or test to evaluate the applicant's ability to write and speak in English/Spanish. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: CommunicationsCritical ThinkingFinancial SystemsResearch IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements: Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]