Research Psychologist

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Title :

Research Psychologist

The purpose of this position is to support the Behavioral Health & Performance (BHP) Laboratory within the Biomedical Research and Environment Sciences Division at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX.

The Scientist 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.

The Scientist will assist in the management and execution of multiple Behavioral Health and Performance lab tasks to ensure the lab team produces high quality, implementable, and timely deliverables that help to reduce the risks associated with the behavioral health and performance of astronauts.

Responsibilities :

  • 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 interim and final reports, literature reviews and summaries, and project summaries
  • Provide subject matter expertise for research design, methodologies, technologies, and assessments related to behavioral health and performance
  • Disseminate research findings through presentation to NASA program management, presentations at various national and international meetings and working groups, scientific conferences and publishing in peer-reviewed journals
  • Participate in presenting project updates, interim and final results, as well as program objectives and direction to scientists, engineers and managers
  • Collaborate with a variety of contributors and stakeholders including BHP Operations personnel, flight surgeons, mission managers and a multidisciplinary team of personnel to effectively plan and execute the research plans
  • Monitor multiple research project schedules, deliverables, and discuss status of projects with lab project manager
  • Provide inputs to weekly and monthly status reports for NASA technical monitor review
  • Assist NASA technical monitors with updates to NASA standards, and periodic review and update of human spaceflight risks especially relates to behavioral health and performance
  • Advise and assist in the development of protocols and processes that promote efficient and effective management of the BHP Laboratory projects and personnel.
  • Develop innovative and original solutions to problems
  • Maintain data quality practices and standards established within the laboratory
  • Liaise with internal and external collaborators to effectively plan, track, and complete collaborative research
  • Assist the BHP Laboratory Lead with other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the lab, or due to NASA’s program requirements changes
  • Responsible for compliance with Safety, Health and Environmental plan; must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all of the Company’s safety policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
  • Responsible for compliance with the Quality Assurance Plan, policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for completing all assigned training.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED :

Ph.D. and at least 3 years of experience in one of the following areas of psychology :

Neuropsychology, Clinical, I / O Psychology, Space Psychology, Physiological, Health Psychology, Behavioral Medicine

Experience conducting behavioral health and performance research, conducting literature reviews, and collecting and analyzing behavioral health and performance data

DESIRED :

Prior experience in managing, coordinating, and directing research projects.

Prior experience with NASA, Aerospace, Military, or operational environments

SKILLS / TRAINING

REQUIRED :

  • Proficient with software tools used by the lab including MS Office, R, and RMarkdown
  • Proven ability to apply research methodology for evaluating proposals and research design
  • Demonstrated technical and scientific writing ability, completing all levels of writing, such as research reports and summaries, briefings, technical reports, and project plans, etc.
  • Possess broad understanding of behavioral health and performance outcomes required for individuals required to function effectively in an isolated, confined environment during long-duration exploration missions (e.

g., performance, cognition, mood)

  • Demonstrated excellence in effective communication and presentation skills with varied audiences, including various levels of management, internationals, scientists, medical professionals and engineers
  • Demonstrated organizational skills for coordinating complex activities and schedules, and managing tasks per a defined timeline
  • Successful project management experience
  • Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting where there is frequently divergent or competing goals for the project implementation and outcome
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret requirements for real-time implementation
  • Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness and professionalism in working with others in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

DESIRED :

Demonstrated ability to evaluate proven or developing technologies for measuring and assessing behavioral health outcomes as well as evaluating and applying countermeasures in a spaceflight environment

Some relocation funds are available.

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We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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