Experimental Psychologist-1

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College Park, Maryland, USA
Base: $150,000 - $200,000; bonus/equity: not speci...
Human systems integration
Computational modeling of cognition
Human performance research
The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security

Job Summary

  • The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security.
  • The Experimental Psychologist supports ARLIS’ expanding research portfolio in intelligent human-machine systems, human performance and readiness augmentation, and decision support technologies for national security applications.
  • Employees at ARLIS work on projects of critical importance, contribute directly to the nation’s security, and are supported by a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth.

Matching Summary

The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) is dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $200,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Human systems integration
  • Computational modeling of cognition
  • Human performance research
  • Neurophysiological measurements
  • Signal processing
  • U.S. security clearance

Nice-to-have

  • Applied research projects
  • Qualitative interviews data collection
  • User experience tasking
  • Business development efforts

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD in human factors psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related discipline
  • Foundational knowledge of behavioral science research methods
  • Experience leading DoW/DoD applied research projects
  • Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage one’s own work independently
  • Ability to work at least 3 days on-site in College Park, MD
  • Active or recently active DoD/DoW Top Secret (TS) Clearance strongly preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years of post-MA/MS work experience or minimum of three (3) years of post-PhD work experience
  • Experience collecting physiological data from human subjects
  • Survey methodology experience

Work Rights

Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance

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