Research Assistant

Applied Decision Science is an applied research and development company that studies decision-making in complex environments. Our focus is on providing support for human decision-makers who operate in high-stakes, high-stress, and time-pressured conditions. We conduct field research using cognitive task analysis to inform the design of decision support technologies and training. We work primarily in healthcare and military domains.

We are looking for highly motivated researchers interesting in studying tough problems in complex domains.

Qualifications

Educational background:

• Research Assistant: BA or BS in psychology, human factors, industrial engineering, sociology or related field.
• Research Associate: MA or M Eng in psychology, human factors, industrial engineering, sociology or related field, or a BA/BS in relevant field with 3 years of experience.

Skills
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Excellent written and spoken communications skills are required for this job. Applicants must be comfortable working as part of multi-disciplinary project teams, and available for work-related travel. Applicants should have completed coursework in research methods, with a special focus on qualitative/ethnographic methods and experimental design. Cognitive Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Human Factors, and Social Anthropology are relevant fields of study. Research experience is desired.
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Researcher Duties

• Assist in all aspects of research including:

• Literature review

• Taking interview notes and conducting interviews

• Survey design

• Handling data (data entry, organization, and structuring)

• Analysis and interpretation

• Dissemination

• Assist in project management including:

• Maintain project schedule

• Monitor project budget

• Schedule meetings

• Create and disseminate meeting agendas

• Prepare progress reports

• Coordinate with subcontractors, consultants, and collaborators

• Assist in proposal writing including:

• Identify proposal opportunities

• Generate proposal ideas

• Preparation of technical proposal

• Preparation of budgets

• Assist in presenting and publishing ADS research and approach

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Parental leave

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: One location