Total 34 science rd research job vacancies in fort lauderdale florida

• As a Research Psychologist, you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list:
• Communicate and inform Army leaders at the 4-star level concerning research outcomes and best practices to ensure a strategic understanding of the nuance and application of human performance optimization research.
• Apply appropriate statistical and analytic procedures to achieve empirical solutions to optimize Soldier physical performance.
• The incumbent will provide subject matter expertise to develop, direct, implement, coordinate and oversee empirical research designed to optimize Soldier and unit physical readiness and reduce injuries and attrition.
• Initiate programmatic changes to the U.S. Army physical readiness training and assessment doctrine and independently make changes to the Army’s program of instruction to reflect best practices in physical fitness training and health promotion.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately April- December and will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Major duties of the position include are but are not limited to:

• Carries out sea turtle nesting surveys, distinguishes nests from false crawls, monitors nests, and performs post-hatching evaluations.
• Carries out nesting shorebird surveys, identifies nesting behavior, and monitors chicks through to fledging.
• Implements invasive plant management activities parkwide.
• Conducts natural resource interpretive programs to the general public and school groups.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis. You will work from approximately April- December and will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year.

Major duties of the position include are but are not limited to:

• Carries out sea turtle nesting surveys, distinguishes nests from false crawls, monitors nests, and performs post-hatching evaluations.
• Carries out nesting shorebird surveys, identifies nesting behavior, and monitors chicks through to fledging.
• Implements invasive plant management activities parkwide.
• Conducts natural resource interpretive programs to the general public and school groups.

• You will be responsible for providing consultation for a wide range of human performance (HP), human performance improvement (HPI), human systems integration (HSI), education, and training policies.
• You will conduct analyses to identify or validate training requirements, using the systems approach to training.
• You will advise and consult Project Managers for training system/device acquisition or modification on matters related to the interpretation of complex training requirements.
• You will conduct effectiveness evaluations to validate training resources utilization, provide cost and training effectiveness recommendations to meet new training requirements, correct deficiencies, and improve effectiveness.

• Position entails a variety of technical laboratory analyses evaluating food and water for the presence of harmful bacteria and other microbial agents to include diagnostic tests and technical support work in the fields of microbiology and immunology.
• Assist in the preparation of routine and special media, reagents, stains, and other supplemental items needed for the growth of microbial organisms.
• Participate in method verifications, validations and other investigative projects and laboratory analyses as assigned.
• Operate specialized equipment (microscopes, autoclaves, balances, centrifuges, Vitek, Atlas, Vidas, stomachers, biological safety cabinets, and fingerprinting equipment items etc).
• Maintain stocks of microbiological diagnostic reagents, Petri dishes, pipettes, and consumable supplies in order to sustain an adequate inventory.
• Report unusual and significant results to the Microbiology Supervisor by inputting information into worksheets, logbooks and charts.

• Direct the performance of a broad range of strategic and operational analyses to evaluate alternative force structure requirements and capabilities.
• Prepare analysis reports and model documentation pertaining to assigned studies describing objectives, assumptions, methodology, sources and uses of data, and results obtained.
• Lead the development of complex models and computer simulations of military force generation and readiness based.
• Assess performance and effectiveness of new or substantially modified force concepts.
• Analyze feasibility of advanced approaches or radically different proposed policies.

• As an Operations Research Analyst, you will perform the following duties which is not an all-inclusive list:
• Serve as a system analyst team member or an individual analyst.
• Plan and organize assignments, analyzing assignments to determine individual problems to be considered.
• Review reports of prior work in the field to determine what available solutions can be used.
• Participate in the statistical design of qualitative assessments tests, development of independent evaluation plans, snd subsequent analyses for assigned projects.

• Serves as the Division Chief of the Test Analysis Division with full line authority for directing and performing full range of supervising duties. Responsible for developing advanced engineering and scientific techniques and methods.
• Directs and supervises the Test Analysis Division participating in the conceptual development, design, execution, and evaluation of operational tests and evaluations or combined developmental/operational (DT/OT) tests.
• Directs and supervises the Test Analysis Division that supports complex post mission test operations. Directs the development of innovative systematic approaches for problem solving and courses of actions.

• Performs a broad range of operations research analyses and modeling projects related to the unique environment of influence operations, actions and activities through innovative use of techniques and practices, and discovery of sophisticated modeling approaches, incorporating as appropriate new and promising technologies.
• Exercises full technical responsibility and authority for Information Operations Division influence operations analysis, project development, and implementation of assessments.
• Represents USCENTCOM as the senior Assessments Subject Matter Expert (SME), establishing, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with higher headquarters and external organizations.
• Plans, organizes and provides technical direction to specified assessment personnel/social scientists.

• Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research.
• A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
• Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
• Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences, and accurately summarizes data.
• Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
• Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
• Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions.
• Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
• Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
• Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
• Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.

• Review format and content requirements for all nursing grant applications submitted by nursing personnel.
• Advise prospective nurse investigators on technical (regulatory and other formal criteria) and procedural requirements for protocol development.
• Ensure research protocols are in compliance with BAMC, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and/or the funding agency's regulations.
• Maintain correspondence with funding agencies to report problems or concerns in accordance with their regulations.
• Assist research assistants who perform a variety of clerical and receptionist duties.
• Design graphics to visually enhance the web site.

• As a Supervisory Operations Research Analyst, you will perform duties to include, but not limited to the following:
• Serves as a senior operations research analyst and Division Chief, supervising a professional staff of military and civilian operations research analysts and other technical and support personnel.
• Performs the daily supervision of division personnel, to include assignment of work, reviewing and accepting their products, identifying training requirements, establishing performance objectives and performing evaluations.
• Applies professional knowledge and broad experience in operations research and systems analysis (ORSA) to the study and analysis of force structure, doctrine, materiel, and training or to the development of methodologies, models and analytic tools.
• Participates in and oversees the preparation of the final study/project report and assures that any analysis or methodology appendices prepared elsewhere are integrated into that document.
• Reviews studies/projects for analytical soundness and consistency and prepares comments and recommendations in accordance with TRAC guidance and policy for production and quality oversight.

• Supervises a staff of Market Analysts, Program Analysts, Material/Industrial Engineers, and Economists.
• Places exceptional emphasis on implementing and administering regulations governing the safeguarding of classified information, assuring that subordinates are trained and fully comply with the provisions of security regulations.
• Provides leadership and management to a staff of highly technical professionals responsible for coordinating, developing, and maintaining plans for the operation of Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials.
• Analyzes and modifies short-and-long-range plans, programs, and objectives, recommending major changes to ensure the best possible level of support to the customer, stakeholders, and organization.
• Serves as the primary focal point on numerous issues related to the identification of strategic and critical material requirements and major application areas, and development of cost effective and responsive risk mitigation plans.
• Works closely and collaborates with high level management/personnel from DLA, Military Services, Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff, other Department of Defense (DoD) and federal entities, US and foreign industry and governments.
• Keeps the Administrator informed on marketing factors such as changes in supply/demand, production, consumption, imports/exports, prices and stock levels and their influence on markets for stockpile materials sales program.

• Discuss edited drafts with authors to explain suggested changes in content or format.
• Tactfully explain reasons for any needed changes to authors to secure their cooperation.
• Review manuscripts to assure consistency, and understand and apply necessary copyright laws and permissions, and analyze conclusions to ensure they are consistent with the facts presented.
• Edit written material for use at national and international medical and scientific meetings in support of the broad mission of the Borden Institute.
• Determine and recommend advisability of reorganization, condensation or deletion, and rewriting to clarify confusing passages, and adjust stylistic and logical approaches, refine research methods, and select appropriate information to present.
• Ensure compliance of reprinted material with copyright law and respond to problems or inquiries relating to assigned manuscripts or policy interpretation.
• Edit entire textbooks with an average of 25 chapters on different subjects, as well as visual technical information including tables and figures.

• You will implement laboratory operations, procedures, and safety requirements.
• You will review and process data for forensic drug testing.
• You will assure that the work assignments are carried out by balancing workload, making adjustments in workflow, instructing in tasks and techniques and provide on the job training.
• You will generate initial testing reports and provide technical review of all initial and re-screen immunoassay data.
• You will with the supervisor determine course of action for failed batches and controls.