The incumbent is an integral part of a research team that aims to build the research foundation of VA Central Western Massachusetts (VACWM) Healthcare System in Leeds, MA. BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree (or higher) with major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of this position. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED) -AND- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the above requirements, applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience that equipped them with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. To be creditable, this experience must have been equi