Description

About the job

Join the U.S. Navy as an Aerospace Experimental Psychologist (AEP) and elevate your career beyond the ordinary! As a flight-trained Naval Officer, you'll use your expertise in human factors and behavioral sciences to solve some of the most challenging human performance issues in naval aviation and across the fleet.

Why Choose This Career?

If you're finishing your PhD or completing a post-doctoral fellowship this spring or summer, we want to hear from you! This is a unique opportunity to apply your scientific knowledge in a dynamic, hands-on environment while receiving specialized flight training. Imagine conducting groundbreaking research using state-of-the-art equipment, all while staying connected to operational units as part of your flight duties.

What You'll Do:

• Receive flight training in military aircraft and engage with aircrew to maintain firsthand knowledge of the flight environment.
• Conduct research that aligns with your interests, leveraging cutting-edge technology and direct access to the fleet.
• Serve in a variety of roles-from researcher to scientific advisor-taking on leadership responsibilities that grow with each new assignment.
• Enjoy wide-ranging experiences every 3 years with new positions at different U.S. locations, continually expanding your expertise.

Unique Benefits:

• Qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, which can erase 100% of your student loan debt after 10 years of service.
• Receive competitive pay and special flight pay for meeting monthly flight time requirements.
• Access comprehensive military benefits, including Tricare medical and dental coverage, commissary privileges, VA loans, Post-9/11 Gi Bill, and a government pension.Be recognized with the prestigious "wings of gold" adorned with the Medical Service Corps insignia, representing your unique role as an AEP.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• We're seeking PhD graduates with expertise in human factors, cognitive psychology, experimental psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, Al/ML, neuroscience, or related behavioral sciences.
• Experienced military personnel with a Master's Degree in these fields and at least four years of commissioned service are also encouraged to apply, provided they meet the requirements for lateral or interservice transfer.

This is more than a career-it's an opportunity to make a real difference in naval aviation and beyond, while pushing the boundaries of human performance research.

Take the next step in your scientific career and explore the possibilities with the U.S. Navy today!