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Psychologists, All Other

SOC 19-3039.00Job Zone 5 · Extensive PreparationSibling-inferredv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers applied and research-oriented psychological and animal science practice contexts including academic research programs, agricultural extension services, producer consulting, regulatory advisory roles, and science communication, calibrated to doctoral-level preparation.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Nutritional requirements of animals — review and summarize under faculty supervision using peer-reviewed literature in a graduate research setting.
  2. Research findings — draft written summaries for internal review following established reporting templates in an academic or applied psychology lab.
  3. Scientific literature — locate and critically read relevant studies on animal behavior and nutrition under the guidance of a senior researcher.
  4. Data collection protocols — follow established procedures to gather behavioral or nutritional data in a supervised laboratory or field environment.
  5. Spreadsheet software — enter and organize research data accurately under direct oversight in a university or agency research context.
  6. Animal feeding practices — identify basic deficiencies and standard corrective measures by applying course-level knowledge in structured practicum settings.
  7. Research methodology — apply foundational study designs to assist ongoing projects under close direction in a graduate research program.
  8. Oral communication of findings — present preliminary results to research team members in structured lab meetings with supervisor feedback.
  9. Database query software — retrieve relevant records and datasets to support assigned research tasks under direct instruction.
  10. Professional integrity standards — demonstrate attention to detail and ethical compliance when handling research data in regulated research environments.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Nutritive values of animal feed materials — analyze and compare systematically using established frameworks with limited oversight in applied research or consulting roles.
  2. Research reports — write clear, well-structured manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals or agency audiences with periodic mentor review.
  3. Animal housing and sanitation practices — evaluate current conditions and recommend evidence-based improvements to producers in field consultation settings.
  4. Parasite and disease control protocols — adapt standard intervention strategies to site-specific conditions for animal producers across varied production environments.
  5. Geographic information system tools — apply spatial analysis to identify environmental or population patterns relevant to ongoing research studies.
  6. Oral presentations — deliver research findings to producer groups or interdisciplinary teams using professional presentation software with minimal preparation guidance.
  7. Complex problem solving — diagnose multi-factor challenges in animal nutrition or behavior and propose data-supported solutions in applied field contexts.
  8. Active listening and client communication — assess producer concerns and translate them into researchable questions during advisory consultations.
  9. Inductive reasoning — synthesize observations across multiple case studies to generate testable hypotheses in an independent research capacity.
  10. Improved product techniques — evaluate emerging technologies and communicate adoption recommendations to animal producers in extension or consulting engagements.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Nutritional requirements research — design and execute original studies examining feed material efficacy across diverse animal populations in university or industry research programs.
  2. Scientific communication — autonomously author and publish peer-reviewed findings in high-impact journals and present authoritatively at national scientific conferences.
  3. Feeding and housing practice improvement — lead development and validation of evidence-based husbandry protocols adopted across multiple producer networks.
  4. Disease and parasite control innovation — create comprehensive, field-tested intervention frameworks that address non-routine or emerging challenges in animal production systems.
  5. Producer advisory services — independently counsel agricultural producers on advanced techniques, integrating current research evidence with site-specific operational constraints.
  6. Complex research data — manage, query, and interpret large multi-source datasets using database and statistical tools to draw actionable conclusions in applied contexts.
  7. Judgment and decision making — evaluate ambiguous or incomplete evidence to make high-stakes recommendations affecting animal health programs in regulatory or commercial settings.
  8. Interdisciplinary collaboration — lead cross-functional teams integrating biology, chemistry, and behavioral science expertise on complex applied research initiatives.
  9. CAD and spatial analysis tools — leverage advanced software environments to model or visualize animal habitat, facility design, or population distribution scenarios.
  10. Critical appraisal — independently evaluate competing methodologies and conflicting findings to resolve scientific controversies in the broader research community.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Nutritional research agenda — set long-term strategic priorities for institutional or national programs investigating animal nutritive requirements and feed science advancement.
  2. Scientific knowledge dissemination — lead public communication campaigns translating complex research into actionable guidance for diverse stakeholders across industry and government.
  3. Husbandry practice standards — establish and champion adoption of field-wide best practices in feeding, housing, and sanitation through policy advocacy and regulatory engagement.
  4. Mentorship and talent development — cultivate the next generation of applied psychologists and animal scientists through graduate supervision and structured professional development programs.
  5. Organizational research strategy — direct multi-site, multi-year research programs aligned with institutional mission and external funding priorities in academic or government contexts.
  6. Cross-sector advisory leadership — represent the field as a principal authority advising government agencies, industry consortia, and international bodies on animal production challenges.
  7. Innovation pipeline — identify and champion adoption of transformative technologies and methodologies that reshape practice standards across the animal production sciences.
  8. Research integrity governance — establish and enforce ethical frameworks, institutional review standards, and data governance policies for large research divisions.
  9. Systems-level problem solving — synthesize evidence across disciplines to address grand-challenge problems in animal health, productivity, and welfare at a societal scale.
  10. Executive communication — author influential white papers, policy briefs, and keynote addresses that shape funding priorities and legislative action in animal and behavioral sciences.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. Literature synthesis acceleration — uses an AI assistant to surface and summarize peer-reviewed articles on psychological or behavioral topics, then reads and critically evaluates each source before incorporating findings into research Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Research report drafting — delegates initial structuring and prose drafting of findings reports to an AI writing tool, retaining authorship of interpretations and conclusions communicated to scientific or public audiences Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Data pattern identification — directs an AI assistant to surface preliminary patterns in behavioral or experimental datasets, then applies disciplinary judgment to validate and contextualize those patterns WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Complex problem framing — uses AI-generated scenario analyses as a starting point for designing interventions or protocols, while exercising independent critical thinking to adapt recommendations to specific populations or settings Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Oral communication preparation — generates AI-drafted talking points or presentation outlines for producer briefings or scientific conferences, then substantially revises content to reflect professional expertise and audience needs Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Active listening support — reviews AI-generated transcripts or summaries of client or stakeholder sessions to identify themes, cross-checking against direct observational notes to ensure interpretive accuracy Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
Advanced
  1. Autonomous workflow orchestration — directs AI agents through multi-stage research pipelines — from literature review through data analysis to draft manuscript production — maintaining methodological oversight and scholarly integrity at each handoff point Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Cross-disciplinary synthesis — leverages AI tools to integrate findings across behavioral science, data science, and applied domains, then critically adjudicates conflicting evidence to produce authoritative recommendations for producers or policymakers WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  3. AI capability boundary evaluation — benchmarks AI tool performance on occupation-specific tasks against a 73.4% time-savings baseline, identifying where automation feasibility plateaus and human judgment remains essential Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Mentorship and standards setting — establishes team-level protocols for responsible AI use in psychological research contexts, drawing on demonstrated experience with augmentation limits in a Q2 AI Impact Matrix occupation to guide junior researchers Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 65
Augment share: 6.5%
Time saved: 73.4%
AI autonomy: 3.65
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Reading Comprehension
Score: 45.5 / 100
Quadrant: Q2_ai_augmented
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Data Science and Analysis
data_science_and_analysis
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Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication10 statements
Emerging
  1. Research summaries — drafts basic written reports of psychological findings using discipline-standard terminology for academic audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Client intake communication — applies structured questioning to gather initial psychological history while maintaining professional rapport O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Scientific writing — composes research manuscripts and technical reports that accurately represent methodology and findings for peer-reviewed submission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder briefings — presents psychological assessment results to interdisciplinary teams using accessible, jargon-reduced language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Public dissemination — communicates psychological research findings through multiple formats—oral presentations, reports, and media—to scientific, professional, and lay audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Active listening in assessment — elicits nuanced behavioral and cognitive information through reflective listening techniques during structured psychological interviews Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Consultation communication — advises organizational or institutional clients on evidence-based psychological interventions using persuasive, data-grounded language O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Science translation — distills complex psychological research into policy briefs, public-facing articles, and practitioner guides that drive field-wide practice change Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Mentorship communication — models precision in scientific writing and oral presentation by providing structured feedback to emerging psychologists and graduate researchers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-disciplinary discourse — leads integrated discussions bridging psychology with biology, education, and management frameworks to advance applied research agendas Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
2Leadership10 statements
Emerging
  1. Research contribution — takes initiative on assigned components of larger psychological studies, demonstrating ownership of data collection and reporting tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Team participation — supports research team objectives by fulfilling defined roles within multi-investigator projects Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Project coordination — manages discrete phases of psychological research projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and contributor responsibilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Junior mentorship — guides practicum students or research assistants through standard psychological assessment and research protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Research program leadership — directs independent psychological research programs, setting scientific priorities and managing IRB compliance, budgets, and personnel Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary team leadership — leads cross-functional research or applied psychology teams, aligning diverse experts toward shared investigative or intervention goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Institutional advisory roles — assumes responsibility for recommendations that shape organizational practices or policies based on psychological science O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field advancement — shapes the direction of a psychological subspecialty by establishing research agendas, securing funding, and influencing professional standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Organizational transformation — leads institution-level change initiatives grounded in psychological principles, holding accountability for measurable behavioral or systemic outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Succession development — cultivates next-generation psychological researchers and practitioners through sustained mentorship, sponsorship, and structured development programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Self-monitoring in assessment — recognizes personal biases and knowledge gaps that may affect psychological evaluation accuracy and seeks supervisory input Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning strategy awareness — identifies which research methods and theoretical frameworks align with individual learning strengths during graduate-level training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Methodological self-evaluation — reflects on the appropriateness of chosen research designs after study completion and incorporates lessons into subsequent protocols Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Bias recognition — monitors confirmatory reasoning tendencies during data interpretation and applies corrective analytical strategies proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Epistemological transparency — articulates the assumptions, limitations, and boundaries of one's own theoretical orientation when presenting psychological findings to scientific audiences Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive research planning — evaluates progress mid-study against initial hypotheses and adjusts data collection or analytic approaches based on emerging evidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Continuing competence — conducts ongoing self-assessment of clinical and research skills relative to evolving professional standards and proactively seeks targeted training Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm interrogation — critically examines foundational assumptions of one's own psychological subfield and publicly challenges paradigms that constrain scientific progress Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Metacognitive modeling — teaches advanced researchers to monitor their own reasoning processes, use pre-registration to constrain bias, and evaluate analytical decisions transparently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Integrative self-development — synthesizes feedback from peer review, replication failures, and client outcomes into a coherent, evolving model of professional growth Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking10 statements
Emerging
  1. Literature evaluation — identifies strengths and limitations of published psychological studies by examining sample sizes, controls, and measurement validity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Hypothesis formation — constructs testable research questions from observed behavioral phenomena using foundational psychological theory O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Evidence appraisal — distinguishes between correlational and causal claims in psychological literature and applies this distinction when interpreting experimental and observational data Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Diagnostic reasoning — evaluates competing explanations for observed behavioral or psychological patterns using structured differential analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex problem analysis — decomposes multifactorial psychological phenomena—behavioral, biological, and environmental—into analyzable components to generate targeted research questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Judgment under uncertainty — makes evidence-based recommendations in applied contexts where data are incomplete, competing models exist, and stakes are high Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Methodological critique — evaluates the internal and external validity of research designs in grant reviews, manuscript peer review, and interdisciplinary collaborations O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Meta-analytic synthesis — integrates findings across divergent psychological studies to identify converging evidence, unresolved contradictions, and priority gaps for future research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Systems-level analysis — applies psychological principles to analyze complex institutional, ecological, or social systems and generates evidence-based intervention frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Epistemological critique — challenges flawed theoretical constructs or measurement conventions within the field through rigorous logical and empirical argumentation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration10 statements
Emerging
  1. Research team participation — contributes reliably to assigned tasks within multi-member psychological research teams, communicating progress and obstacles transparently Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary openness — engages respectfully with perspectives from biology, education, and social science colleagues during joint project discussions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Co-investigator coordination — collaborates with co-investigators on shared data collection protocols, resolving methodological disagreements through evidence-based negotiation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Community partnership — works with external organizations or populations to co-design research that addresses stakeholder-defined psychological or behavioral needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Cross-disciplinary integration — leads collaborative research teams that span psychology, biology, education, and applied domains, managing role clarity and shared decision-making Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Conflict navigation — mediates substantive disagreements among research collaborators regarding methodology, interpretation, or authorship using principled, transparent processes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Producer-researcher partnership — collaborates with organizational or institutional clients to translate psychological research into actionable, context-appropriate interventions O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Consortium leadership — establishes and sustains multi-institutional research consortia, building governance structures that support long-term collaborative productivity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Community-embedded research — forges equitable, long-term research partnerships with marginalized or applied communities, ensuring collaborative ownership of findings and dissemination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Collaborative mentorship ecosystems — builds laboratory and program cultures where collaboration, intellectual generosity, and shared credit are normative and systematically reinforced Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
6Character10 statements
Emerging
  1. Research integrity — accurately records and reports all data, including null and unexpected results, without omission or distortion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Ethical awareness — identifies ethical considerations in psychological research design—including informed consent, confidentiality, and participant welfare—and seeks guidance when uncertain Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Professional accountability — takes responsibility for errors in data analysis or reporting and corrects the record proactively in academic and applied contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Boundary maintenance — maintains appropriate professional boundaries with research participants, clients, and colleagues in applied psychological work Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. IRB ethics stewardship — designs and monitors research protocols that rigorously protect participant rights, welfare, and privacy in compliance with APA ethical standards and federal regulations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent reporting — discloses conflicts of interest, funding sources, and methodological limitations in all publications and presentations without selective omission Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cultural humility — applies an explicit, accountable awareness of power, privilege, and cultural context when conducting psychological research or practice with diverse populations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Ethical standard-setting — contributes to the development or revision of professional ethical guidelines within a psychological specialty area through committee leadership or scholarly critique Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Whistleblower courage — publicly challenges research misconduct, fraudulent findings, or systemic ethical violations within the field at professional and institutional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Role model integrity — demonstrates unwavering alignment between stated values and professional conduct, establishing a reputational standard that shapes the ethical culture of a laboratory or department Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
7Creativity10 statements
Emerging
  1. Exploratory hypothesis generation — proposes novel research questions by connecting observations from disparate psychological and biological domains Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Methodological adaptation — suggests modifications to standard psychological assessment or experimental tools to better fit a specific research population or context Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Cross-domain synthesis — develops research designs that integrate psychological, biological, and educational frameworks in ways not previously combined in the literature Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Intervention innovation — creates preliminary models for novel applied psychological interventions based on emerging theoretical and empirical insights Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Original research design — constructs methodologically rigorous and theoretically innovative study designs that advance understanding of complex psychological phenomena Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Translational creativity — generates practical applications of basic psychological research findings for organizational, educational, or public health contexts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Measurement development — designs or validates new psychological instruments, behavioral coding schemes, or computational models that capture previously unmeasured constructs O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Paradigm creation — introduces novel theoretical frameworks or research paradigms that reorient a psychological subfield's approach to central questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Interdisciplinary invention — spearheads creative integration of psychological science with computational, biological, or social systems approaches to generate breakthrough research programs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Applied innovation leadership — leads the development of scalable, evidence-based psychological programs or technologies that demonstrably improve behavioral or organizational outcomes Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset10 statements
Emerging
  1. Feedback receptivity — incorporates supervisor and peer feedback on research protocols, analyses, and manuscripts without defensiveness Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge orientation — engages with complex or ambiguous research problems as developmental opportunities rather than as threats to competence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Failure integration — analyzes null results, failed replications, and rejected manuscripts as informative data that refine subsequent research strategy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Active learning investment — pursues advanced statistical, computational, or domain-specific training proactively to expand research capabilities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Iterative methodology — revises research designs, theoretical models, and intervention approaches based on accumulated empirical feedback across multiple study iterations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-disciplinary stretch — deliberately acquires knowledge from adjacent fields—biology, education, data science—to expand the explanatory power of psychological research Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Peer review as learning — uses critical peer review—both receiving and giving—as a structured mechanism for deepening methodological and theoretical expertise Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Field-wide learning culture — establishes laboratory and departmental norms that institutionalize iterative learning, open science practices, and constructive failure analysis Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Career-long mastery pursuit — models sustained intellectual growth across decades by continuously integrating emerging theories, methods, and technologies into an evolving research program Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentoring resilience — prepares mentees to persist through rejection, replication crises, and funding setbacks by framing these as inherent and instructive features of scientific careers Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention regulation in assessment — maintains sustained, non-reactive attention during extended psychological interviews or observational data collection sessions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional neutrality — recognizes and brackets personal emotional reactions to distressing participant disclosures during research or clinical interactions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deliberate presence — approaches data interpretation with non-judgmental, present-moment focus, resisting premature closure driven by prior expectations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stress awareness — monitors occupational stress arising from vicarious exposure, high-stakes decisions, or research setbacks and applies self-regulatory strategies proactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Intentional decision-making — slows analytic and clinical judgment processes under time pressure to ensure rigorous evidence review before forming psychological conclusions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Equanimity under ambiguity — maintains professional composure and analytical clarity when research findings are inconclusive, contested, or publicly scrutinized Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Participant-centered presence — sustains full, empathic attention throughout interactions with research participants or clients, enhancing data quality and therapeutic alliance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational mindfulness modeling — introduces mindfulness-based frameworks into research team culture, reducing reactive decision-making and improving collaborative deliberation quality Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Reflective practice integration — maintains consistent reflective journaling or structured supervision practices that sustain self-awareness across high-demand applied and research roles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional leadership presence — brings deliberate attentiveness to mentorship, institutional leadership, and public scholarship, ensuring that actions consistently align with professional values Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude10 statements
Emerging
  1. Rejection tolerance — resubmits manuscripts and grant proposals after rejection, incorporating reviewer feedback without abandoning research lines Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload endurance — maintains research productivity through demanding periods of data collection, analysis, and writing without sustained performance decline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Replication resilience — continues pursuing a research program when initial findings fail to replicate, rigorously investigating sources of inconsistency rather than abandoning the question Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Resource scarcity navigation — sustains research progress through funding gaps, institutional barriers, and resource constraints by identifying creative alternatives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Long-cycle research persistence — sustains multi-year longitudinal or programmatic psychological research projects through personnel turnover, methodological setbacks, and shifting institutional priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Controversial finding courage — publicly reports and defends unpopular or politically sensitive psychological findings with scientific rigor, despite professional and social pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. High-stakes decision endurance — maintains psychological stability and analytical rigor when advising on consequential applied decisions—clinical, legal, or organizational—under uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Career-defining persistence — sustains a transformative research agenda through systemic obstacles, paradigm resistance, and extended periods of low external validation Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Institutional change fortitude — champions evidence-based practice reforms or ethical improvements within resistant institutions, accepting personal and professional costs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Crisis leadership resilience — leads research programs, departments, or applied teams through acute institutional crises—funding collapse, public controversy, replication scandal—with integrity and strategic resolve Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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Behavior Analyst · Behavioral Analyst · Behavioral Scientist · Behavioral Specialist · Biopsychologist · Developmental Psychologist · Ethnologist · Experimental Psychologist · Forensic Psychologist · Group Tester · Health Psychologist · Human Factors Scientist
RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCritical ThinkingSpeakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Learning
Knowledge domains
English LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingBiologyAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceChemistry
Abilities
Written ComprehensionOral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive ReasoningDeductive Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailIntellectual CuriosityDependabilityIntegrityAchievement OrientationCautiousness
Technology
Computer aided design CAD softwareGeographic information systemData base user interface and query softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Study nutritional requirements of animals and nutritive values of animal feed materials.
  2. Write up or orally communicate research findings to the scientific community, producers, and the public.
  3. Develop improved practices in feeding, housing, sanitation, or parasite and disease control of animals.
  4. Advise producers about improved products and techniques that could enhance their animal production efforts.
CIP education codes
19.070219.070619.071130.170142.010142.270142.270242.270442.270542.270642.270742.270842.270942.279942.280242.280642.280742.280842.281042.281142.281242.281342.281442.281542.281642.281742.289942.999945.0401

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