Research Psychologist SME III

Kids for the Future; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (PPO/HDHP)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

STD/LTD

Basic Life Insurance

401k Match

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Knowesis seeks an SME III – Research Psychologist to join the PHCoE Research Execution branch. The role designs, executes, and analyzes studies in evidence synthesis, health services research, or population surveys, informing military psychological health research.

Requirements include a PhD in Psychology and at least 8 years of postdoctoral experience. The position offers hybrid/telework options and a competitive salary range with full benefits.

Qualifications

• Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology is required.
• At least 8 years of postdoctoral experience in psychological health research.
• Experience managing military or veteran-focused behavioral health research is preferred.

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

Psychological health research

Evidence synthesis

Quantitative & Qualitative methods

Literature reviews

Survey design

Education

Doctorate (PhD) in Psychology

Job description

• Location Various,Silver Spring, MD, 20815,United States
• Job Category Scientific & Medical Research
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree Doctorate

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.
• 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.