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Seeking a Research Psychologist, Journeyman in Orlando FL, to assist in the research on human cognition and performance as a means to modernize the delivery of education and training.NAWCTSD is the Navy's principal center for modeling, simulation and training systems technologies.The Research Psychologist, Journeyman will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Essential Job Duties:

• Application of psychological principles and theories for the improvement of training, education, and human performance.
• Planning, development, and execution of systematic research in the areas of human performance, cognition, human factors, training, and education.
• Collection and analysis of human performance and cognition data.
• Development research reports of findings for professional distribution (e.g., professional journal or conference publication).

Travel Requirements:None

Experience Requirements:

• Candidate must have approximately 3 or more years of experience with human cognition research and performance studies.
• Requires basic knowledge of experimental design and research methods.
• Statistical analysis, specifically: parametric statistics and Bayesian Inference.
• Monte Carlo simulation.
• Writing papers in APA format.
• Experience with the IRB process.
• Ability to communicate verbally with clarity and correct grammar and mechanics.
• Desired: Possess knowledge or at least familiarity of training systems, Federal Acquisition Regulations, Military Standards, and DOD/DON/NAVAIR policies, directives, and instructions and documents to assignments.

Education Requirements:

• Ph.D. or Masters degree in Psychology.

Security Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer