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Scientific Review Officer (Part Time On Call)

GDIT assists federal, state and private grant-funding agencies helping them identify the most promising research projects to fund by conducting a fair and thorough assessment of scientific merit by a panel of expert reviewers.  GDIT has the capability of working with a diverse portfolio of research programs including multiple cancer research areas (e.g.  breast, prostate, lung, kidney), neurosciences (e.g. autism, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, epilepsy) and areas of interest in military health (e.g. traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, psychological health, orthopedics) plus educational research. 

Rigorous and fair peer review is the foundation of sound grant funding decisions. We are currently seeking Scientific Review Officers (SROs) to join our team. As an SRO you will work remotely on an intermittent basis, helping identify qualified reviewers who have relevant subject matter expertise. Also, SROs help manage the peer review process, so the reviewers consistently apply the program's review criteria to all applications.

The SRO position is a part time on call position on a long-term basis with variable time requirements along the review cycle. To remain in good standing on the team SROs will typically work a minimum of 3-4 Peer Review projects per year. High performers may work on up to 9-10 Peer Review projects. Billable hours for each Peer Review project will vary depending on the size and complexity of the assignment.

While SRO positions are home-based with flexible hours, they also require flexibility in the candidates’ schedule to be available for up to 8 hours on certain days and may require travel to peer review meetings as needed (each meeting may require up to a 4-day travel commitment). Candidates should not have a current research grant or be applying for research grants, or work for federally funded programs. Since it is a part time position, it is possible to combine this work with other jobs if they don’t pose a conflict for GDIT and/or our clients.

Responsibilities
•    Recruits qualified reviewers regarding the subject matter expertise required by the panel and to meet the overall criteria outlined by the client
•    Provides appropriate guidance and instruction to reviewers regarding relevant review policies, guidelines, and criteria, and monitors critique preparation and submission by reviewers. Monitors conflicts of interest issues
•    Administrates and facilitates peer review meetings following established policies
•    Prepares the documentation outlining the outcomes of the peer review process

Required Qualifications
•    Possess an MD, DVM and/or PhD degree
•    Have 5+ years of work experience after postdoctoral work 
•    Demonstrate outstanding verbal and writing skills, meticulous attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to meet deadlines
•    Show ability to troubleshoot problems and find quick solutions while adhering to established policies
•    Have the flexibility in your overall work schedule to address urgent issues immediately without delays

•    Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel, MS Teams and Zoom

Additional Desired Qualifications
•    Have 10+ years of work experience after postdoctoral work
•    Be a veteran or civilian with prior (not current) experience in a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) or DoW Laboratory
•    Possess clinical work experience

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