Description
Psychology Research Subject Matter Expert
Location: Dayton, OH Area / Wright-Patterson AFB Area
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)
Venesco, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Psychology Research Subject Matter Expert to support human performance and behavioral science research initiatives in support of USAFSAM/FESP operations. The selected candidate will support study development, statistical analysis, research execution, technical reporting, and behavioral science consultation activities supporting Air Force human performance research objectives.
Responsibilities- Assist in development and execution of comprehensive research study protocols, including hypotheses, methodologies, data collection strategies, and statistical analysis plans.
- Conduct scientific literature reviews and provide data analysis support for behavioral science and human performance research.
- Advise professional staff on optimal statistical methodologies and analytical approaches.
- Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses utilizing software such as SPSS, JMP, R, or related platforms.
- Support development and maintenance of secure research databases and online data repositories consistent with IRB requirements and data protection safeguards.
- Complete and maintain required IRB documentation and human subjects research training requirements.
- Prepare technical reports, scientific publications, professional presentations, and research summaries supporting dissemination of research findings.
- Coordinate research data acquisition, management, maintenance, storage, and reporting activities.
- Facilitate and participate in research meetings and project coordination activities.
- Support research operations, project administration, and data collection efforts in support of USAFSAM/FESP initiatives.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with classification and data protection requirements.
- Provide support for additional research efforts as operational needs require.
- Travel as needed for customer consultations, meetings, and professional conference presentations.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s degree specializing in:
- Research Psychology
- Industrial Organizational Psychology
- Or related Psychology discipline
- Minimum of 5 years of experience with:
- Database development
- Data collection and organization
- Statistical analysis
- Research report writing
- Development of actionable recommendations supporting human performance improvement
- Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and conducting statistical analyses using software such as:
- SPSS
- JMP
- R
- Or similar statistical platforms
- Minimum of 5 years of experience developing products presenting research outcomes including:
- Professional presentations
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Technical reports
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting administrative management activities related to:
- Study design
- Research methodologies
- Dissemination of empirically based human performance research findings
- Ability to maintain and comply with a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) due to access to sensitive and proprietary information.
- Doctoral degree in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related Psychology discipline preferred.
- Master’s degree plus 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
- Experience supporting human performance and behavioral science research within Department of Defense environments.
- Experience developing and administering validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based platforms.
- Experience authoring peer-reviewed publications and/or official USAF or Department of Defense technical reports related to human performance and behavioral science research.
- Strong analytical and statistical expertise
- Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
- Experience with human subjects research and IRB processes
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary research teams
- Experience managing sensitive research data and maintaining confidentiality
Venesco, LLC is a government contracting company providing healthcare, scientific, technical, administrative, and research support services to federal agencies nationwide. We are committed to delivering high-quality professional support solutions while fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Research Psychology or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years experience in database development
- Minimum 5 years experience in data collection and organization
- Minimum 5 years experience in statistical analysis
- Minimum 5 years experience in research report writing
- Minimum 5 years experience in developing actionable recommendations
- Minimum 5 years experience using SPSS, JMP, R
- Minimum 5 years experience developing professional presentations and publications
- Ability to maintain and comply with a Non-Disclosure Agreement
What We Do
Venesco, LLC is a government contractor providing management consulting, IT, healthcare, research & development, and mission-critical services to federal agencies.
