Research Dietitian

  The Homeland Protection & Preparedness Business Unit currently has an opening at Ft. Bragg, NC for a Research Dietitian. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Research Dietitian will support weight management intervention studies/serve as research dietitian for weight management studies involving human subjects. Duties will include, but are not limited to: Planning, managing, and implementing experimental research involving human subjects to determine the efficacy of weight management interventions in an active military Population: Participating in recruitment, subject selection, enrollment, and subject management/tracking. Interviewing and communicating with subjects. Survey administration,Food and activity instruction/diet instruction to subjects.Recognizing appropriate and correct portion sizes. Food and activity record instructions and detailed review of subject’s records. Participating in data collection: measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, body fat using a dual energy x-ray absorptiometer (DEXA) and body circumferences. Reviewing medical records to determine study participation eligibility and documenting nutrition notes related to the study into the volunteer’s electronic medical record (this requires mandatory training and credentialing; licensure as a health care provider).Inputting data into food analysis software. Managing the database containing volunteer information. Performing data queries and conducting statistical analysis of study data. Preparing abstracts/presentations for national/military conferences. Assisting in the preparation of manuscripts. Overseeing the overall activities and roles of study team personnel. Participating in required training activities. Assisting in other nutrition research studies. Participating in two business trips per year. Due to restrictions relating to access to government facilities, computers and networks, U.S. citizenship is required. REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS: R.D. (Registered Dietitian), L.D. (Licensed Dietitian),B.S. in nutrition or a related field (MS preferred). Minimum 4 years experience in human research, especially in the areas related to obesity and weight management interventions. Strong interpersonal communication skills.    Please visit www.saic.com/career and apply to Requisition ID 111961. Company: SAIC Location: Ft. Bragg, NC 28307 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Other Company: SAIC Reference Code: 111961