Jobs in College Park, MD

About the role

The Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence & Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland is a University-Affiliated Research Center (UARC) dedicated to advancing research, innovation, and technology transition to improve decision making for U.S. national security. ARLIS combines deep scientific expertise with operational insight to address challenges in intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence / machine learning, quantum science, and human-machine teaming. Researchers, scientists, engineers, and analysts at ARLIS collaborate with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to deliver actionable insights and transformative solutions through research and development. Employees at ARLIS work on projects of critical importance, contribute directly to the nation’s security, and are supported by a culture that values integrity, collaboration, and professional growth. The Experimental Psychologist supports ARLIS’ expanding research portfolio in intelligent human-machine systems, human performance and readiness augmentation, and decision support technologies for national security applications. The role contributes to the successful execution of federally funded programs requiring expertise in human systems integration, computational modeling of cognition and behavior, and experimental research at the intersection of AI and human performance. For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link .

What you'll bring

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Master's or PhD in human factors psychology, experimental psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related discipline with foundational knowledge of behavioral science research methods.
• Experience leading DoW/DoD applied research projects as Principal Investigator, Technical lead, Technical Program Manager, or similar function.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage one’s own work independently while contributing to/leading projects in a team context.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work at least 3 days on-site in College Park, MD
• Minimum of five (5) years of post-MA/MS work experience or minimum of three (3) years of post-PhD work experience
• Best Consideration Date: 6/4/26
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

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