Description

　　Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking an Injury Modeling and Simulation Project Lead to join the Biomechanics and Physiological Modeling (BPM) Group in Health, Environment, Analytics, Risk, and Technology (HEART) Directorate. In this role, you would work with a multidisciplinary team in the development, programming, and validation of mathematical and predictive models aimed at practical solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned biomedical engineer or biomathematician, with a solid technical background in applied sciences, numerical methods, and data analysis. The candidate will work at the Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments (AMA) Division offices located in Arlington, Virginia.

　　You will serve as a core member of the team focused on the development of innovative methods that integrate computational models with wearable sensor technology. The goal of this emerging program is to provide early detection of changes in physiological status in response to biological, chemical, radiological, and physical stressors. To that end, we are seeking an individual with a deep knowledge base on wearable sensor technologies and their potential application and demonstrated experience in advancing medical technologies. The successful candidate will have a keen interest in helping us grow this program and embrace a multidisciplinary approach to developing methods that accurately predict physiological response and adverse effects.

　　What you’ll do as a Task Lead

　　Lead multidisciplinary project teams to develop mathematical models of physiological response and health effects.

　　Develop mathematical models and, as appropriate, work with programmers to develop scientific software for our customers.

　　Work with your team to:

　　Conceptualize and develop solutions to complex problems, developing pseudocode/software prototypes as appropriate.

　　Mathematically integrate research concepts from subject matter experts (e.g. human physiology, biomechanics, radiation physics).

　　Analyze and develop technical approaches to difficult problems relating exposure, dose, and response to operational outcomes such as performance.

　　Develop documentation of methods and models for internal use, as well as for deliverables requested by our clients.

　　Lead business development activities and proposal writing, developing technical approaches in response to proposal requirements, and communicating complex concepts to a wide range of audiences.

　　Position Requirements

　　PhD in biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, biological mathematics, or a related discipline.

　　Broad science and technology knowledge base that includes statistical and finite element modeling, clustering and classification, signal processing, and Machine Learning.

　　Strong desire to learn on the job, conduct research on available approaches, and apply your skill sets in new and different ways to complex problems.

　　Aptitude and desire to take on a leadership role as a Principal Investigator on a multi-year contract to support modeling of combined injuries in nuclear environments.

　　At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in customer communication and project leadership.

　　Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

　　Experience with Microsoft Office products, e.g., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

　　Must be able to obtain a U.S. government security clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship.

　　Position Preferences

　　Experience in using software packages for data analytics (for example, MATLAB, Python, R Studio, C++).

　　Some familiarity with stochastic modeling and uncertainty quantification.

　　Experience with LaTex is considered a plus.

　　Working knowledge of injury biomechanics and injury pathophysiology.

　　Active DoD security clearance is desirable.

　　C ompany & Division Information

　　Applied Research Associates, Inc. is an employee-owned international research and engineering company recognized for providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences. The company, founded in Albuquerque, NM, in 1979, currently employs over 1,100 professionals and continues to grow. ARA offices throughout the United States and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense technologies, civil technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement. The corporation also provides sophisticated technical products for environmental site characterization, pavement analysis, and robotics.

　　Within ARA, the Algorithms, Modeling, and Assessments Division (AMA), based in Arlington, Virginia, centers on a broad range of key topic areas:

　　Traditional and Next Generation Weapons Effects Modeling and Simulation (M&S).

　　NWE, nuclear environments, survivability analysis, risk assessment, standards development, rad/nuc detection.

　　Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear or explosive (CBRNE) incident M&S.

　　Electromagnetics, energetics, EMP testing and analysis.

　　Health Effects, Physiological Modeling, Risk Evaluation and Exposure.

　　Physical and biological effects of hazardous environments.

　　Predictive risk assessment.

　　AI/ML enabled wearables.

　　Geophysical Signal Processing & Characterization.

　　Virtual Environment Solutions for CBRN Operations.

　　At ARA, employees are our greatest assets. The corporation realizes that employee ownership spawns greater creativity and initiative along with higher performance and customer satisfaction levels. ARA gives employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging, and innovation and experimentation are the norm. Employees are eligible for contributions which not only add to the company’s success, but also their own through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The motto, “Engineering and Science for Fun and Profit” sums up the ARA experience. For additional information and an opportunity to join this unique workplace, please apply at careers.ara.com.

　　Qualifications

　　Behaviors

　　Preferred

　　Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

　　Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

　　Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

　　Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

　　Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

　　Motivations

　　Preferred

　　Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

　　Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

　　Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

　　Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

　　Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

　　Education

　　Required

　　Doctor of Philosophy or better in Biomedical EngineeringExperience

　　Required

　　PHD in relevant field.

　　5-7 years: Experience related to the position.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

　　The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)