R702-- Data Collection of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for Neuromodulation Research

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a contractor to collect structural and functional MRI data during experiments relating to substance use disorders and chronic pain. The contractor will be responsible for conducting MRI scans, providing expertise in structural and functional MRI methods, and contributing to data gathering. The contract period is one base year plus two 12-month option periods. The contractor will work with the laboratory for Therapeutic Neuromodulation at the Washington DC VA Medical Center and will be required to comply with VA information security policies and procedures. Key aspects of the job include: • Conducting functional and structural MRI scans in accordance with approved research protocols • Providing expertise in psychological and behavioral experiments in neuroscience research • Contributing to data gathering and being acknowledged in scientific publications • Complying with VA information security policies and procedures • Ensuring the highest degree of security to protect personal and confidential data of participants • Storing and transmitting VA sensitive information in an encrypted form using VA-approved encryption tools