The Research Health Scientist (Clinical) will be assigned to the ACOS/Research & Development Service, Veterans Health Administration, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Department of Veterans Affairs, San Juan, PR.

Duties

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION*** Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Functions as an independent research investigator and is responsible for original research efforts as the Principal Investigator on a research project funded by the VHA, NIH, DOD, CDMRP, and HRSA among other entities. Originates hypotheses and develops research protocols. 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. Makes contributions to the current literature in the field. Provides guidance and training to students, fellows, and others within the Healthcare System conducting clinical research.. Ensures that all studies proposed are carried out to completion under the appropriate conditions and will participate directly in the performance of such experiments. Provides professional advice to members of the medical profession in laboratory diagnosis and interpretation of laboratory findings related to neuroscience. Be responsible for interpretation of findings as well as for the preparation of abstracts and manuscripts. Coordinates the procurement of supplies, equipment, and instrumentation and assures compliance with budgetary limitations. Assesses operation costs and provides budget input for projects submissions.. Participates in the training of undergraduate and/or medical students involved in federal student research programs. Participates, when asked to join, as a member of the Institutional Review Boar (IRB) and the Research and Development Committee (R&DC). Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized 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. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

ENGLISH AND SPANISH LANGUAGES PROFICIENCY: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. You must be proficient in basic written and spoken English and Spanish in order to meet the requirements of this position. You must also be proficient in basic written and spoken Spanish language. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: possess experience in proficient written and spoken English and Spanish. NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to speak and write fluently and proficient in English and Spanish to receive consideration for this position. Applicant's inability to proficiently speak and write English and 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 and Spanish. and BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) with major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the above requirements, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes having an understanding of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices; having skills in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures in the design, development, and coordination of research projects or clinical studies; capable of performing complex analytical studies and interpretation of results; ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to make presentations, explain recommendations, represent the agency and assigned program areas; providing guidance and advise program administrators, respond to inquiries, and prepare reports. 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: The work is in a laboratory setting, although some walking to attend meetings and solve problems is required. Slight physical effort may be required. 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.

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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]