Research Psychologist and Social Science Researche

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Washington, DC - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an agency of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is responsible for reducing deaths, injuries and costs associated with motor vehicle crashes. The Office of Behavioral Safety Research has several interdisciplinary behavioral research positions at the GS-11/12 level (entry level salary range $62,467 - $97,333 approximately). We are recruiting in the following job categories: Research Psychologist and Social Science Researcher. The Office of Behavioral Safety Research has national responsibility for conducting applied research and evaluations of national, state, and local traffic safety programs; conducting behavioral research on the role of driver factors in crash avoidance, and identifying strategies for reducing traffic-related deaths and injuries. The Office conducts research and evaluation on a number of traffic safety issues, but is particularly interested in alcohol- and drug-impaired driving; speeding and aggressive driving; and pedestrian and motorcycle safety. The research, development, and evaluation programs conducted by the Office employ behavioral science and human factors theories and accepted research practices to increase safe driving and reduce injuries and death resulting from vehicle crashes.



The vacancy announcements for the Behavioral Research Division of the Office were posted on the USA Jobs website on November 14, 2012 and will close on November 27, 2012. To apply, go to the USA Jobs website and type in the agency (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), or use the following links:



Research Psychologist (Job Announcement Number: NHTSA.NTI-2013-0001)



www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331249700





Social Scientist Researcher (Job Announcement Number: NHTSA.NTI-2013-0002)



www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/331251200#TopofPage



Candidates must follow the instructions in the vacancy announcement to receive consideration.



For more information contact Heidi Coleman, Chief, Behavioral Research Division, Office of Behavioral Safety Research, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 202-366-2568 or [e-mail]