Psychologist (Research and Development Executive) at Dragnet Nigeria

Job Descriptions

• It seeks to engage a Psychologist Research and Development Officer. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate an interest in the application of psychological principals and theories for improvement of human performance, training and education.
• The individual will be responsible for overseeing the entire development process of new products and applications within the Organisation and decision making towards what ideas are worth pursuing.
• The successful candidate will be expected to stay informed on what is happening in the research and development field at large in order to make sure the company is up-to-date and current with the most advanced R&D developments.

Job Responsibilities
A Research and Development (R&D) Officer performs a number of highly important roles within an organization and they are as follows:

• Spearhead research activities and gather market intelligence report for business development purposes.
• Perform descriptive and multivariate statistical analysis of data using computer software
• Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets and written reports summarizing research results
• Develop and implement product quality control procedures
• Authoring assessments for Clients
• Analyze potential partner relationships for the product
• Use standard psychological tests for assessment
• Plan intervention programs and conduct program evaluations
• Direct the development and execution of analytical and/or research activities to provide senior management with information and tools for strategic decision making and planning

Qualifications

• B.Sc in Psychology is mandatory
• A minimum of a Second Class Upper
• Minimum One (1) year experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to handle large data sets including reporting and other evaluation procedures

Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of experimental design, research methods, and data analyses
• Ability to communicate verbally and written with clarity
• keen ability to pay attention to details
• Display of Leadership and Managerial skills
• A strong sense of creativity to aid process thinking
• Work with Statistical soft wares
• Data interpretation
• Excellent researcher
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook computer skills.