Research Scientist

Ladders
Reston, VA
Full-time

WWCM has an opening for an experienced Research Scientist. The Research Scientist will be responsible for supporting cyberpsychology initiatives involving the impacts of human factors, cognitive vulnerabilities and the ability to adequately protect critical systems and sensitive information from cyber-attacks.

The Research Scientist focuses on pure research to advance understanding of basic processes and applied research that uses data gathered to meet milestones to create deliverables defined in the program schedule.

Data serves to facilitate and support improved future-state software design, development and implementation methods.

Responsibilities :

  • Writing research papers, reports, reviews and summaries
  • Planning and conducting experiments
  • Recording and analyzing data
  • Carrying out fieldwork, e.g., collecting samples
  • Presenting results to senior / other research staff

Serving as liaison to other research and / or technical staff

  • Developing original solutions to problems
  • Keeping up to date with relevant scientific and technical developments
  • Maintaining confidentiality of clients' treatment and records in accordance with HIPAA
  • Maintaining professional licensure
  • Participating in clinical training seminars and mentoring assistant psychologists, psychology students, and interns on-site
  • Working towards positioning WWCM as a pioneer in supporting cyberpsychology mission critical opportunities

Qualifications :

  • U.S. Citizenship and must have the ability to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance
  • Ph.D. in psychology or related field
  • Psy.D. in clinical psychology is required to earn a license to practice
  • 5+ years of experience conducting psychological research
  • Proven track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals
  • Strong understanding of research design, methodology, and statistical analysis
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Desired :

  • Completed courses in research methods, statistics, experimental design, research ethics and research design
  • Complete a supervised internship in a research setting
  • Comprehends how to use the computer programs and software necessary for research
  • Experience working with human subjects
  • Experience with grant writing and funding applications
  • Teaching experience at the college level
  • Is proficient in multiple languages
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