How do they match: Industrial-Organizational Psychologists

  • Research Scientist
  • Organizational Research Consultant
  • Personnel Research Psychologist

  • Apply principles of psychology to human resources, administration, management, sales, and marketing problems. Activities may include policy planning; employee testing and selection, training, and development; and organizational development and analysis. May work with management to organize the work setting to improve worker productivity.

  • Analyze data, using statistical methods and applications, to evaluate the outcomes and effectiveness of workplace programs.
  • Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, or motivation to assess organizational functioning.
  • Conduct presentations on research findings for clients or at research meetings.
  • Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning and individual differences.
  • Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.
  • Write articles, white papers, or reports to share research findings and educate others.
  • Write reports on research findings and implications to contribute to general knowledge or to suggest potential changes in organizational functioning.

  • Conduct scientific research of organizational behavior or processes.
  • Develop methods of social or economic research.