Space Psychology Research Scientist

KBR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Research Psychologist to join the Behavioral Health & Performance Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will lead research on behavioral health and performance risks for spaceflight, develop proposals, and analyze data for reports, papers, and presentations. This role emphasizes collaboration with NASA scientists and mission teams.

The position requires a Ph.D. in psychology and at least 3 years of related experience, with strong writing and communication

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and at least 3 years of experience in Neuropsychology, Clinical, I/O Psychology, Space Psychology, Health Psychology, or Behavioral Medicine.
• Experience conducting behavioral health and performance research, literature reviews, and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead research activities related to behavioral health and performance risks for spaceflight.
• Develop grant proposals and directed research in space flight analogs and with NASA personnel.
• Coordinate data collection, cleaning, and analysis; draft reports and journal articles; present findings to stakeholders.

Skills

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Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Education

Ph.D. in Psychology

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Job description

KBR is hiring a Research Psychologist to join the Behavioral Health & Performance Laboratory at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. You will lead research on behavioral health and performance risks for spaceflight, develop proposals, and analyze data for reports, papers, and presentations. This role emphasizes collaboration with NASA scientists and mission teams.

The position requires a Ph.D. in psychology and at least 3 years of related experience, with strong writing and communication