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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a Research Psychologist to support research in the areas of optimization of human performance, selection and classification, sensory physiology, or social/behavioral dynamics at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in Groton, CT. NSMRL conducts research and investigates the effects of medical, psychological, and performance issues associated with the health and performance of naval personnel in operational and non-operational settings. This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments. If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started!

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The Mission

Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here (https://www.leidos.com/markets/intelligence) !

Are you ready to join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

The Challenge:

• Identify Navy-relevant research topics in the areas of optimization of human performance, selection and classification, or social/behavioral dynamics.

• Write research pre-proposals, research protocols, formal technical reports, and journal publications addressing the above topics.

• Support execution of approved work units/research projects by determining requirements, obtaining/developing and fabricating laboratory equipment and materials, develop and monitor progress and financial plans, develop documentation and coordinate approval of related Institutional Review Board documents, and manage resources necessary to meet project goals.

• Assist project manager with the overall administration of Submarine Screening (SUBSCREEN).

• Assist SUBSCREEN (Government) project manager to develop project estimate sheets for operational and research projects, subject to final Government approval.

• Oversee the administration of a psychological screening program, including developing budgets against operational and research projects.

• Develop and evaluate appropriate methodologies, write standards of procedure to perform appropriate methodologies, and perform quality assurance checks to ensure that appropriate methodologies are followed consistently.

• Perform research investigations, analyses, and/or experiments in accordance with Government approved research protocols.

• Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.

• Develop novel personnel screening and selection tools. Demonstrate working knowledge of item development, scale development, factor analysis, and/or SEM.

• Obtain raw data and assemble analytic data sets and gather test/survey/experiment results.

• Demonstrate expert working knowledge in behavioral statistical software (i.e., R, SPSS, MATLAB).

• Prepare summaries and publications for non-research technical and general audiences and submit to PI for review.

• Maintain collaborative relationships with NSMRL personnel to optimize scientific methodologies and to utilize established best practices.

• Brief NSMRL leadership on the SUBSCREEN program as requested/required.

• Support NSMRL staff and other professional entities on current and future non-human subject research projects.

What Sets You Apart:

• Candidates must have willingness to be exposed to a broad research and management experience in the human performance domain, including experimental psychology, Industrial/Organizational, psychophysics, cognitive, social or a related field to conduct the multi-disciplinary research needed.

• Candidates need to obtain a Masters degree in one of the fields above from an accredited university in the United States or an international University of equivalent.

• Candidates must have the ability to extend and apply the knowledge of behavioral research to the missions of the command and the Navy, evidence of scientific achievement as shown by the publication of articles and reports, and membership in scientific societies, knowledge of and experience in writing and editing technical and scientific research information.

• Candidates must have the ability to speak well, concisely and confer with professional colleagues on a peer basis.

• Demonstrate the ability to extend and apply the knowledge of research to the missions of the NSMRL Command and the Navy.

• Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required.

• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We’d like to learn more about you, apply today!

Original Posting Date:

2024-10-22

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $65,000.00 - $117,500.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

REQNUMBER: R-00146656

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.