MSc or PhD position
Psychology of Human-Animal Interaction
Purdue University, USA
A competitive position is available for a highly motivated and
promising individual seeking a Masters or PhD related to the PSYCHOLOGY
OF HUMAN-ANIMAL INTERACTION with Dr. Maggie O'Haire.
The successful applicant will be housed within the Center for the
Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University. The research program will focus
on the scientific evaluation of SERVICE DOGS for military veterans with
posttraumatic stress disorder and their families as well as FACILITY
DOGS in hospitals. The research will be related to HUMAN outcomes
primarily, rather than the dogs themselves. Thus an interest in pursuing
a human psychology focused research degree is essential. The degree
title will be an MS or PhD in Human-Animal Interaction. The successful
candidate will be involved in the development of experimental design,
data collection, analysis, and scientific writing related to behavioral,
psychological, and physiological outcomes of Human-Animal Interaction.
The position involves working with collaborators and supervising
undergraduate students assisting with the research.
The position includes a graduate stipend, partial tuition and fee
waiver, and health insurance benefits for two years for a Masters, with
the potential of funding for two additional years for a PhD. The
position will start in JANUARY or AUGUST 2018 (preferably in January
for Spring 2018, but flexible). Complete applications should be
submitted by NOVEMBER 15th, 2017. It will be full time with the
expectation of graduation within two years (Masters) or four years
(PhD).
Interested candidates should send an inquiry to Barbara White at whiteb@purdue.edu and must apply to the Graduate School through the Department of Comparative Pathobiology. Click here for more information about the application process.