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Masters’ degree in human-systems integration, human factors research and design, or closely related area, with focus in psychology, bio-engineering or medical applications. Six years of related professional experience, two of which in a supervisory capacity. Knowledge in human-systems integration, human factors research and design, desirably in medical applications. Experience in evaluating systems, training and employment an added bonus. Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills. Experience interpreting, synthesizing, and summarizing the research literature. Ph.D. in HSI field, especially in psychology with emphasis in bio-engineering or medical applications desired. |
The Division on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education (DBASSE) focuses the knowledge, analytical tools, and methods of the behavioral and social sciences on some of the nation's most pressing issues in efforts to understand them and to contribute to their solution. Our areas of expertise include (but are not limited to) anthropology, child development, demography, economics, education, history, law, gerontology, linguistics, political science, psychology, sociology, and statistics.
The Committee on Human-Systems Integration (COHSI) is a standing committee that was originally convened by the National Research Council in 1980 at the request of the Army, Navy, and Air Force to assist them in addressing various military issues. This Committee was previously known as the Committee on Human Factors and was renamed in the fall of 2008. Today, the committee's activities have expanded to include non-military issues as well. The Committee provides new perspectives on theoretical and methodological issues concerning the relationship of individuals and organizations to technology and the environment; identifies critical issues in the design, test, evaluation, and use of new human-centered technologies; and advises sponsors on the research needed to expand the scientific and technical bases for effectively designing new technology and training employees. Domains considered by the Committee include such areas as: human factors engineering, physical ergonomics, training, occupational health and safety, health care, product design, and macro-ergonomics.
The Senior Program Officer will be part of a team designing and implementing a multi-year study evaluating the research program of a government agency focused on research to aid those who have disabilities and rehabilitation needs. This position entails learning the administrative procedures of the NRC and managing the work of an interdisciplinary committee of volunteer experts. Managing this work will include working closely with the committee chair to plan the project, organizing regular committee meetings and public workshops, participating in planning agendas, writing briefing documents, participating in drafting outlines and chapters for book-length committee report, and managing public interest about the committee's independent review of a high-visibility topic.
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