Research Psychologist II / Principal Investigator - Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.

Odyssey is looking for a Research Psychologist II / Principal Investigator to support the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) Research Transition Office (RTO). RTO is the DOD’s gold standard for transitioning health-related research to the field by developing, evaluating, and disseminating knowledge products for Soldiers and their families. RTO bridges the gulf between laboratory and field to advance relevant and effective research to safeguard and enhance Soldier readiness and lethality.

***Contingent upon contract award***

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• The ideal candidate for this position must have a proven proficiency in research design, statistical software, and grant writing.
• Additionally, the role requires building and maintaining solid relationships with stakeholders and colleagues, providing valuable consultation, and leading projects as a principal investigator.
• Combining disparate data sets to address specialized research projects requires robust data analytics and the latest statistical skills.
• The goal is to develop a clinical threshold scale for repetitive brain injury in military populations.
• Lead and direct staff and teams applying scientific principles to solve diverse research problems.
  Execute multiple cross-disciplinary computational research projects and programs.
  Stay updated with significant scientific advancements in all relevant areas of medical research, including translational research, and develop new projects and programs accordingly.
• Develop necessary technologies and protocols, assess projects and programs' strengths and weaknesses, collect processes, and interpret experimental data and model outputs.
• Lead the identification, initiation, development, and maintenance of internal and external research collaborations for research projects and developing new approaches to existing research problems.
• Write and review all aspects of preparing, submitting, and presenting research proposals, progress reports, manuscripts, and high-level programmatic reviews.
• Present research accomplishments and progress in programmatic review and appropriate scientific conferences.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, including attending and participating in required training for your role.
  

***Contingent upon contract award***

Minimum Required Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Clearance: NACI (Able to obtain)

Education: Doctoral degree in Behavioral Science or related field

Years of Experience: 5+ years of combined experience in research psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral health initiatives in the military population.

Skills: 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in SAS or Tableau

Additional Information

Location: Silver Spring, MD 

Travel: up to 10% 

Remote, Onsite, or Hybrid: Onsite 

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***Contingent upon contract award***

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Salary range available upon request.