Psychology Research Assistant

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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a Psychology Research Assistant to join our team onboard Naval Submarine Base New London. (NSMRL). The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting in research studies and analyses to determine the psychological response of humans to stressors identified in the special warfare, undersea, diving, and submarine environments.  The Research Assistant will be responsible for aiding principal scientists in the Warfighter Performance Department in the areas of psychological health and performance enhancement. If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started!

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The Challenge:

• Interact with and assist Principal Investigator (PI) at the NSMRL in all aspects of human and non-human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis.

• Assist with conducting literature searches and prepare bibliographies; assist Principal Scientists with the preparation of research protocols, analyses, and briefing packages.

• Apply precise experimental methods to acquire human-subjects data.

• Prepare necessary support documentation and purchase requisitions on approved purchases.

• Prepare, review, and disseminate various internal or external communications.

• Provide planning and research support to various projects or studies as directed.

• Maintain contacts to keep abreast of developments in field or areas of interest.

• Assist Government PI with preparing and/or edit technical or periodic reports, records, documents, and

• correspondence.

• Coordinate activities and schedules of the extended research team.

What Sets You Apart:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

• Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required. 

• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required. 

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.

• Work is to be primarily performed on a government installation. The normal work week is Monday through Friday 0800 to 1630. 

• Some offsite travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts, presentations, etc. 

You Might Also Have:

• Experience in a human subject research setting.

• Experience working with the US federal government.

• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals.

• Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface will all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.

• An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.

• Ability to think critic