ARA, an employee-owned applied science company, is seeking a Physiological Modeler with a background in epidemiology, immunology, and/or virology. A successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists and mathematicians to develop high-fidelity models of human response to chemical and biological agent exposures.

The models will focus on host immune response, synergistic effects of multiple injuries/illnesses, and medical countermeasure action and efficacy. Models that are developed will transition to analytical platforms designed for a variety of uses, including risk assessment, training in virtual environments, and medical logistics. In addition to solving challenging problems of national importance, ARA provides mentorship, opportunities for rapid career growth, strong benefits, and flexibility to prioritize your work/life balance. We hope to hear from you!

In addition to model development, the position will require support for the verification and validation of models, report writing and technical presentation, and collaborating in interagency working groups. An ideal candidate would have a strong mathematical background and can show application to physiological processes in a manner that can speak to both technical audiences and lay audiences. A successful candidate will work with a small but focused interdisciplinary team comprised of mathematicians, computational biologists, physicists, and programmers. The ability to work with a team in a collaborative environment is highly desirable; either virtually or in person, depending on needs.

Our broad research portfolio includes the characterization of human health effects from CBRN and other hazards, retrospective and predictive risk assessments of hazardous agents, medical planning, and the development of scientific software. Most of our modeling and simulation work supports decision-makers across a spectrum of federal, state, and local agencies. ARA offers our staff members clearly defined technical and/or management growth tract opportunities that will allow you to help define the types of problems and projects that you like to work on. As you progress in your career at ARA, you will have the opportunity to follow your chosen track and progressively tackle more challenging tasks which will allow you to move into more senior positions with potential for your own projects, research, and customer relations.

What you'll do as a Physiological Modeler:

• Work closely with an interdisciplinary team of scientists, mathematicians, and programmers on a wide range of challenging technical problems
• Develop and document mathematical models of physiological responses to chemical and biological exposures. Present models and results to a varied audience
• Attend technical project meetings and working groups with team members, partnering companies, and sponsoring agencies
• Contribute to the development of client-facing materials such as white papers, quad charts, technical reports, presentations, and other technical material

Physiological Modeler Position Requirements:

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Master's Degree in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Mathematics or related areas with 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Developed or contributed to mathematical models of physiological processes, human health, medical treatment, or related areas

Physiological Modeler Position Preferences:

• Active DoD security clearance
• Knowledge and experience in any of the following areas are considered a plus
  
  • Epidemiology, immunology, virology, physiology, toxicology, microbiology
  • Data analytics
  • Data visualization
  • Programming in C, C++, Java, or Fortran
  • Scripting languages, such as Python or R
• Experience with programming or scripting languages
• Must demonstrate the maturity to work and communicate in a team-oriented, professional environment
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

About Us:

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 1,200 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.

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 its employees the tools, training, and opportunities to take more active roles as owners. The culture is challenging; 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.

To find out more about the Algorithms, Modeling & Assessments Division visit our website at:https://www.ara.com/raleigh/

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)