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Psychology Research Subject Matter Expert

Location: Dayton, OH Area / Wright-Patterson AFB Area
Employment Type: Part-Time (0.5 FTE)

Venesco, LLC is seeking a highly qualified Psychology Research Subject Matter Expert to support human performance and behavioral science research initiatives in support of USAFSAM/FESP operations. The selected candidate will support study development, statistical analysis, research execution, technical reporting, and behavioral science consultation activities supporting Air Force human performance research objectives.

• Assist in development and execution of comprehensive research study protocols, including hypotheses, methodologies, data collection strategies, and statistical analysis plans.
• Conduct scientific literature reviews and provide data analysis support for behavioral science and human performance research.
• Advise professional staff on optimal statistical methodologies and analytical approaches.
• Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses utilizing software such as SPSS, JMP, R, or related platforms.
• Support development and maintenance of secure research databases and online data repositories consistent with IRB requirements and data protection safeguards.
• Complete and maintain required IRB documentation and human subjects research training requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, scientific publications, professional presentations, and research summaries supporting dissemination of research findings.
• Coordinate research data acquisition, management, maintenance, storage, and reporting activities.
• Facilitate and participate in research meetings and project coordination activities.
• Support research operations, project administration, and data collection efforts in support of USAFSAM/FESP initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with classification and data protection requirements.
• Provide support for additional research efforts as operational needs require.
• Travel as needed for customer consultations, meetings, and professional conference presentations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree specializing in:
  • Research Psychology
  • Industrial Organizational Psychology
  • Or related Psychology discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with:
  • Database development
  • Data collection and organization
  • Statistical analysis
  • Research report writing
  • Development of actionable recommendations supporting human performance improvement
• Minimum of 5 years of experience designing and conducting statistical analyses using software such as:
  • SPSS
  • JMP
  • R
  • Or similar statistical platforms
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing products presenting research outcomes including:
  • Professional presentations
  • Peer-reviewed publications
  • Technical reports
• Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting administrative management activities related to:
  • Study design
  • Research methodologies
  • Dissemination of empirically based human performance research findings
• Ability to maintain and comply with a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) due to access to sensitive and proprietary information.

• Doctoral degree in Research Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, or related Psychology discipline preferred.
  • Master’s degree plus 7+ years of relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience supporting human performance and behavioral science research within Department of Defense environments.
• Experience developing and administering validated psychological instruments via mobile and web-based platforms.
• Experience authoring peer-reviewed publications and/or official USAF or Department of Defense technical reports related to human performance and behavioral science research.

• Strong analytical and statistical expertise
• Excellent technical writing and presentation skills
• Experience with human subjects research and IRB processes
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary research teams
• Experience managing sensitive research data and maintaining confidentiality

Venesco, LLC is a government contracting company providing healthcare, scientific, technical, administrative, and research support services to federal agencies nationwide. We are committed to delivering high-quality professional support solutions while fostering innovation, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.