Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) SME IV

Knowesis Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Company Match

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. in the United States seeks a Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) SME IV to provide senior-level recommendations on PTSD, depression, and suicide to advance PHCoE policy and clinical guidance.

You will design and conduct systematic reviews and meta-analyses, analyze complex results, and produce technical artifacts such as reports, briefings, presentations, and manuscripts to inform decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Psychology required with extensive postdoctoral research experience in psychological health.
• Minimum 13 years of full-time postdoctoral work directly related to planning and executing psychological health research.
• Minimum 5 years of postdoctoral experience applying evidence synthesis and meta-analytic techniques to published research.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level expert recommendations on PTSD, depression, and suicide.
• Design and conduct investigations using evidence synthesis and meta-analysis of published research.
• Analyze and interpret complex results to guide decision-making.
• Produce technical artifacts (reports, tools, briefings, presentations, manuscripts) to support PHCoE mission.

Skills

Advanced meta-analysis

Strategic recommendations

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in Psychology

Postdoctoral experience in psychological health research

Tools

Covidence

Statistical analysis software

Job description

Brief Description

The SME IV – Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) applies advanced meta-analytic and systematic review techniques to published research to inform psychological health policy and clinical guidance. This expert will provide senior-level recommendations on key topic areas such as PTSD, depression, and suicide to advance the PHCoE research mission.

Position

Research Psychologist (Evidence Synthesis) SME IV

Location

Psychological Health Center of Excellence (PHCoE)

Work Environment

Hybrid / Telework Eligible (Routine and situational telework is authorized. Facility space restrictions may necessitate part-time or full-time telework.)

Clearance Required

TIER 2: Non-critical sensitive position (Must be able to obtain and maintain)

Status

Full-Time

Salary Range

$130,000 - $175,000

The Job Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide senior-level expert recommendations on psychological health topic areas, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and suicide.
• Design and conduct research investigations applying evidence synthesis techniques using existing published research (e.g., systematic reviews).
• Analyze and interpret complex research results to guide decision-making.
• Produce technical artifacts (e.g., reports, tools, briefings, presentations, and manuscripts) consistent with the PHCoE mission set.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology.
• At least 13 years of full-time postdoctoral work experience directly related to the planning and execution of research in the field of psychological health.
• At least 5 years of full-time postdoctoral experience supporting psychological health research studies applying evidence synthesis and meta-analytic techniques to published research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with specialist evidence synthesis software (e.g., Covidence) and statistical analysis tools.
• Demonstrated publication record in high-impact psychological or medical journals.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP) Insurance, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, Basic Life Insurance, 401k Company Match, & Voluntary Products.

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.