Research Psychologist

• Ph.D. and at least 3 years of experience in one of the following areas of psychology: Neuropsychology, Clinical, I/O Psychology, Space Psychology, Health Psychology, Behavioral Medicine
• Experience conducting behavioral health and performance research, conducting literature reviews, and collecting and analyzing behavioral health and performance data
• Proficient with software tools used by the lab including MS Office, R, and RMarkdown
• Proven ability to apply research methodology for evaluating proposals and research design
• Demonstrated technical and scientific writing ability, completing all levels of writing, such as research reports and summaries, briefings, technical reports, and project plans, etc.
• Possess broad understanding of behavioral health and performance outcomes required for individuals required to function effectively in an isolated, confined environment during long-duration exploration missions (e.g., performance, cognition, mood)
• Highly ethical and respectful of human research data confidentiality, protections, and intellectual property
• Demonstrated excellence in effective communication and presentation skills with varied audiences, including various levels of management, internationals, scientists, medical professionals and engineers
• Demonstrated organizational skills for coordinating complex activities and schedules, and managing tasks per a defined timeline
• Successful project management experience
• Ability to be flexible and adapt quickly to changing requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting where there is frequently divergent or competing goals for the project implementation and outcome
• Demonstrated ability to interpret requirements for real-time implementation
• Demonstrated interpersonal effectiveness and professionalism in working with others in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in managing, coordinating, and directing research projects
• Prior experience with NASA, Aerospace, Military, or operational environments
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate proven or developing technologies for measuring and assessing behavioral health outcomes as well as evaluating and applying countermeasures in a spaceflight environment

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D
• Flexible spending account
• Disability
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development

Important Details

• Work format: 100% on site and a minimum of 60% in person
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required

About the Company

KBR delivers science, technology, and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries. Trinzic is the future independent company to be created through the planned spin-off of KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business, expected in January 2027. Backed by decades of mission success, deep expertise, and trusted partnerships, Trinzic will launch as a global organization with more than 18,000 employees supporting customers around the world. Candidates who join KBR's Mission Technology Solutions business before the spin-off will transition to Trinzic when the separation is complete and will not need to reapply for employment.

Headquarters

Houston, TX

Open jobs

2205

Website

kbr.com