KBR

ResearchPsychologist

$125–175k ~AI est. Houston, Texas, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Research Psychologist at KBR. Skills: Behavioral health, Performance research, Data analysis, Research design. Implement research activities. Develop grant proposals”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Develop innovative solutions

Eligibility Requirements

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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