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| Research Analyst - Human Factors Psychologist |
| Science & Technology Division |
Institute for Defense Analyses |
| Alexandria, VA |
| The Science and Technology’s (STD’s) core mission is to provide high-quality, objective analyses of technology issues related to national security. Its scientists and engineers research topics as diverse as sensing for nuclear material, using ground-penetrating radar for improvised explosive device detection, and modeling efforts for solar energy and composite armor. Challenging career opportunities now exist in the Science & Technology Division for individuals with broad interests and excellent quantitative and communication skills: Enhanced performance feedback systems (e.g., after action reviews, lessons learned) Data mining of oral history data bases Job assignment and knowledge transfer strategies Candidate should possess a strong foundation in experimental/quantitative methods and cognitive science at the PhD level. In addition, the candidate should possess expertise and experience in one or more of the following content areas: · Training and education (especially military applications) · Social/organizational psychology (including social networks, social media, and teamwork) · Computer science (the basics as well as training and education applications) · Modeling and simulation (especially training simulations and simulators) · Economic analyses and assessments in training and education · Personnel testing, selection, and classification · Human factors and ergonomics Candidates are highly encouraged to submit a cover letter outlining how their interests, skill set, and experience align with the IDA mission. Please upload as one document with resume. Candidates selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet TS/SCI eligibility requirements for access to classified information as required. U.S. Citizenship is required.
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| Ad has been online since June 5, 2012 |
