Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1845
Research Psychology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Research psychologists investigate behavior, cognition, mental health, and performance through systematic scientific studies. They develop research protocols, analyze evidence, and communicate findings to clinical, academic, and organizational audiences.
Core Skills
- research methodology
- psychological assessment
- survey design
- experimental design
- statistical analysis
- qualitative analysis
- research ethics
- scientific publication
- grant management
Common Certifications
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
- Certified Clinical Research Associate
- Certified Research Administrator
- Certified Analytics Professional
- Board Certified in Behavioral Psychology
- Project Management Professional
Civilian Career Paths
- BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Good Clinical Practice training
- Human subjects protection training
- Certified Clinical Research Associate
- Applied statistics with R course
Career Growth
- Certified Clinical Research Professional
- Certified Research Administrator
- Certified Analytics Professional
- Project Management Professional
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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