KBR
ResearchPsychologist
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Research Psychologist at KBR. Skills: Behavioral health, Performance research, Data analysis, Research design. Implement research activities. Develop grant proposals”
Industry & Context.
Develop innovative solutions
60% in person, Occasional travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Ph.D. and 3 years experience in psychology, Experience conducting behavioral research, Experience collecting and analyzing data
Nice to Have
Prior experience managing research projects, Prior experience with NASA, Prior experience in Aerospace, Prior experience in Military, Prior experience in operational environments, Evaluate technologies for measuring behavioral health outcomes, Evaluate and apply countermeasures in spaceflight
What You'll Do.
Implement research activities
Develop grant proposals
Develop directed research proposals
Support directed research
Conduct data collection
Analyze research data
Interpret operational data
Draft interim reports
Draft literature reviews
Draft project summaries
Provide subject matter expertise
Disseminate research findings
Present project updates
Present interim results
Present final results
Execute research plans
Monitor research project schedules
Discuss project status
Provide inputs to status reports
Assist with updates to NASA standards
Review human spaceflight risks
Update human spaceflight risks
Advise on development of protocols
Assist in development of processes
Maintain data quality practices
Maintain data quality standards
Liaise with collaborators
Plan collaborative research
Track collaborative research
Complete collaborative research
Assist with other duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Highly collaborative team; Interface with NASA customer; Interface with laboratories; Interface with external PI teams; Collaborate with contributors; Collaborate with stakeholders; Collaborate with personnel; Work in multidisciplinary setting; Work in collaborative environment
Communication Scope
Presentation skills; Scientific writing; Technical writing; Project plans
Process & Methodology
Project management, Manage project schedules, Manage deliverables, Manage tasks
Full Job Description
**Title:** Research Psychologist **Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!** Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely. **What You’ll Do:** In this role, you will be a key scientist for helping NASA achieve its goals for human spaceflight exploration. You will perform this work in the Behavioral Health & Performance (BHP) Laboratory at NASA’s Johnson Space Center. The Research Psychologist will facilitate ongoing studies; write proposals for directed studies and grant solicitations; and complete data analyses and prepare reports, journal articles, and presentations regarding the study results. You will assist in the management and execution of multiple BHP Lab tasks to ensure the team produces high quality, implementable, and timely deliverables that help to reduce the risks associated with the behavioral health and performance of astronauts. You will work on a highly collaborative team, interfacing routinely with our NASA customer, laboratories in the Biomedical Research and Environmental Sciences Division, external PI teams, and provide timely deliverables to stakeholders for BHP Lab products such as Human Research Program, Space Medicine Division, Extravehicular Activity and Human Surface Mobility Program (EHP), and Mars Campaign Office. You will: * Work with the NASA BHP Lab Lead to implement research activities related to behavioral health and performance risks * Develop grant proposals in response to research calls from NASA or external funding organizations * Develop directed research proposals and support directed research in space flight analogs, available flight opportunities, and with medical and mission operations personnel * Conduct and coordinate data collection, cleaning, and organization * Analyze and interpret research and operational data, consulting with NASA statisticians for complex issues * Draft inte
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