Research Assistant - Audiology

Overview

Leidos is seeking a Research Assistant in Audiology to join our team at Naval Submarine Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in Groton, CT. As a Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in conducting research studies and investigating the effects of medical, psychological, and performance issues associated with the health and performance of Naval personnel in operational and non‑operational settings.

• Interact with and assist the Principal Investigator (PI) at NSMRL in all aspects of human and non‑human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis.
• Plan scientific protocol development and prepare and set up experimental equipment.
• Develop scientific protocols for executing required human research.
• Assist with audiology research using experimental apparatuses to investigate hearing protection devices and communication systems.
• Execute setup, testing, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment.
• Recruit research subjects and coordinate with subjects and research personnel to ensure successful protocol execution.
• Communicate with audiologists and hearing conservation researchers outside NSMRL to maintain awareness of technology developments and explore collaboration opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and other documents as directed.
• Adhere to and implement scientific review board and institutional board review procedures.
• Assist in the development and tracking of program budget and coordinate with acquisition personnel to ensure timely contract execution. Prepare travel and purchase requests with necessary documentation.
• Provide other research‑related support as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a field related to hearing science (acoustics or have hearing science related coursework).
• Documented evidence of research methods experience (Bachelor’s thesis or coursework in research methods).
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrate the ability to extend and apply research knowledge to the missions of the NSMRL Command and the Navy.
• Desire to seek a career in life sciences supporting military health sciences.
• Ability to acquire a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required.
• US citizenship is required.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Work will be conducted on a government installation. Normal work week is Monday through Friday 08:00 to 16:30.
• Some off‑site travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts and presentations.

• Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI/PII compliance.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, and working knowledge of statistical software.
• Foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.
• Experience in a human subject research setting and experience in the US federal government system is highly desired.
• ASHA certification is desired.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.