Hiring Organization:
Wa National Primate Reseach Center, University of Washington
Position Description:
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Founded in 1961 by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Washington National PRIMATE Research Center (WaNPRC) provides specialized resources for nonhuman PRIMATE research studies applicable to the solution of significant human health problems. An overview of WaNPRC research, organization and facilities can be found at www.wanprc.org.
Our PRIMATE Center has an opportunity for Full Time RESEARCH SCIENTIST 4 to manage the PRIMATE Center's NHP Psychological Well Being program. The PWB Program is an essential component of WaNPRC’s Research Resources division, providing federally-required services and documentation that may be requested by IACUC, AAALAC, USDA and others who require information regarding compliance with the Federal Animal Welfare Regulations. The PWB Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of the Program, and takes a central role in writing most protocols, reports, publications, and research designs as well as pertinent grant applications. This position supervises the activities of the PWB Program Behavior Case Manager, Research/Enrichment Technologists, and undergraduate students earning academic research credits. The Coordinator chairs PWB meetings, and represents the group at various other meetings. The PWB group, under the direction of the Coordinator, demonstrates exemplary teamwork, communication, accountability, and commitment to research. The PWB Program Coordinator works under the general direction of the Associate Director for Research Resources; supervision and guidance relate largely to overall programmatic objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters. The PWB Program Coordinator actively participates in communication and collaboration with the Behavioral Management Consortium, a group of behavioral managers from all eight National PRIMATE Research Centers.
Additionally, the person in this role will perform the following position duties and responsibilities:
Research Activities: Planning and executing laboratory research on psychological well-being and environmental enrichment: Discuss research design, data collection, and related research activities with staff; analyze data, consult literature, write manuscripts for publication; present research and participate in workshops and forums at scientific meetings.
PWB Program Development: Write grants and other materials as requested by the WaNPRC Director or Associate Director for Research Resources. Develop and maintain the mission of the PWB Program through regular internal meetings and writing standard operating procedures.
Consortium and Other Communication: Email and other communications pertaining to environmental enrichment and psychological well-being issues within and outside the Center; e.g., topical communications with PWB staff; spearhead requests for enrichment-related caging modifications and enrichment device fabrication; requests for exemptions to the Environmental Enhancement Plan; responding to requests for expert advice from outside the Center; meeting with visitors, including IACUC, USDA, AAALAC. Collaborate with behavioral specialists from other PRIMATE Centers as part of the Behavioral Management Consortium to develop standardized tools for behavioral assessment and best practices for behavioral management.
Administrative Activities: Review budgets, Budget Activity Reports, overseeing expenditures on PWB budget. Select, supervise and train staff; performance management; sponsor and oversee selection of participating students, who assist in enrichment and data collection activities in exchange for undergraduate research credits (UW Department of Psychology).
Qualifications/Experience:
Requirements:
PhD in Animal Behavior (Psychology, Biology, or Zoology) or PRIMATE Behavior (Psychology or Anthropology) or related field.
5 Years experience working in a facility with Non-Human PRIMATEs (NHP).
2 years experience in supervision and team-building.
Familiarity with current NHP environmental enrichment and psychological well being issues and literature.
Familiarity with U.S. Animal Welfare Regulations, (USDA, AAALAC, IACUC)
Must have suitable educational and research background to qualify for an affiliate faculty position in an academic department to sponsor undergraduate research credits.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and statistical software.
Ability to attain proficiency in custom database programs related to animal records.
Familiarity with current NHP environmental enrichment and psychological well being issues and literature.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Record of NHP research related publications.
Demonstrated successful grant writing experience.
Term of Appointment:
Permanent
Application Deadline:
October 16, 2009
Comments:
To apply for this position go to the University of Washington's Hires Web Site:
http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/index.html
Complete the profile assessments and enter your resume into the UW Hires System.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of health assessment at the UW's Employee Health Clinic. The health assessment may include but is not limited to tuberculosis clearance, measles clearance, serum banking, and immunizations, such as tetanus and vaccinia, physical exam and/or review of work health history, x-rays, and/or assessment to wear positive or negative respiratory protective equipment. These health assessments will be repeated periodically during work assignment. May be required to work with and take specific precautions, against and/or be immunized against potentially infectious agents. Specific precautions may include wearing respirators and/or protective clothing. Employee is personally responsible for following health & safety and security policies and procedures.
Application Process:
Part of the application process for this position includes completing an on-line assessment to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. The assessment will appear on your screen for you to complete as soon as you select "Apply to this Job" on this job announcement. You have the option to begin the assessment or postpone it BUT once you begin the assessment, it must be completed at that time. If you postpone the assessment, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until the assessment is complete. If you have already completed this assessment for another position, you will not be asked to complete it again.
The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.
Contact Information:
Brian Culver
Primate Center, 3000 Western Ave Suite B-411
UW, Seattle, WA 98195-7331
USA
Telephone Number:
206-616-8496
Fax Number:
206-616-7084
Website:
http://www.wanprc.org
E-mail Address:
culver@u.washington.edu