Research Psychologist SME III

Knowesis Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Company Match

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Basic Life Insurance

Job summary

Knowesis, Inc. is seeking an SME III – Research Psychologist to join the PHCoE Research Execution branch, designing, executing, and analyzing studies in evidence synthesis, health services research, or population surveys.

The candidate will provide military health psychology expertise, conduct literature reviews, manage data analysis, and develop dissemination products; a PhD in Psychology and 8+ years of postdoctoral experience are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology required.
• At least 8 years postdoctoral experience in psychological health research.
• Preference for experience with military or veteran-focused behavioral health research.
• Strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological health military subject matter expertise to inform ongoing research projects, including scientific review and protocol development.
• Conduct standardized literature searches, extract data, and perform quality assessments for evidence synthesis products.
• Provide professional expertise based on the scientific literature to inform research development and evaluation.
• Develop research dissemination products, including study briefs, scientific reports, journal articles, and presentations.
• Support survey administration, statistical analysis, and interpretation of survey data.

Skills

Quantitative and qualitative research

Military or veteran-focused behavioral

Evidence synthesis

Survey design and analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Psychology

Job description

Brief Description

Position: Research Psychologist SME III

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: $100,000 - $140,000

Knowesis is seeking an SME III – Research Psychologist to be a core contributor to the PHCoE Research Execution branch. Depending on the assigned portfolio, this expert designs, executes, and analyzes studies related to evidence synthesis, health services research, or population surveys.

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

• Provide psychological health military subject matter expertise to inform ongoing research projects, including scientific review and protocol development.
• Conduct standardized literature searches, extract data, and perform quality assessments for evidence synthesis products.
• Provide professional expertise based on the scientific literature to inform research development and evaluation.
• Develop research dissemination products, including study briefs, scientific reports, journal articles, and presentations.
• Support survey administration, statistical analysis, and interpretation of survey data.

Required Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology.
• At least 8 years of postdoctoral experience in psychological health research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing military or veteran-focused behavioral health research.
• Strong background in both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

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.