Human Factors Research Psychologist

DSoft Technology Company

Regular

PRIMARY FUNCTION

This role will provide scientific, technical, and engineering support in the area human factors research and human-centered system development at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center located at the Atlantic City International Airport, NJ.  

You will work under the mentorship of a senior human factors scientist to apply your understanding of human capabilities and limitations to the design, development, and evaluation of systems, facilities, and interfaces. 

You will work both as a team member and independently supporting human-in-the-loop testing with data collection and analysis. 

The ideal candidate will be someone that enjoys conducting research, is a creative thinker, is a great communicator, works well with others, and is able to solve complex problems in a constrained environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supports human factors research and system development activities;
• Prepares and operates data collection equipment;
• Administers questionnaires and surveys; enters and validates survey data;
• Organizes and prepares data files;
• Reviews, transcribes, and summarizes video and audio recordings;
• Works under close oversight and frequent guidance by other human factors specialists;
• Planning and conducting human factors analyses, studies, and simulations;
• Developing and validating human factors metrics, methods, models, tools, and techniques;
• Reducing, analyzing, and interpreting human factors data; and
• Preparing and presenting human factors findings and recommendations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work both on a team and independently
• Demonstrated experience following procedural instructions
• Ability to pass a security background check and be authorized to work in the United States.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, or Human Factors.
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of post-degree relevant experience working on research or system development projects.
• ​A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline will be considered equivalent to two (2) years of experience.
• A doctoral or Ph.D. degree in an appropriate discipline will be considered equivalent to four (4) years of relevant experience.
• Must be able to input, compile, organize, edit, and review data following protocols and procedures created by the research staff.
• Must be familiar with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint evidenced either through course completion, training or use in conjunction with a project.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience in using human-in-the-loop simulation platforms or human factors data collection tools and instruments within a project.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

A customer service-oriented environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  Adaptability regarding schedule and task changes is necessary to accommodate changing priorities.  

The Company’s policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws. When applicable, the Company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

It is the Company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, please refer to YHL-21-POL Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.  Other duties may be assigned. 

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