Full-Time Research Coordinator BiologyofHuman-AnimalInteractionUniversity of Arizona

 POSITION SUMMARY
The Arizona Canine Cognition Center (PI Evan MacLean) and Laboratory for the Evolutionary Endocrinology of Primates (PI Stacey Tecot) seek two full-time Research Coordinators to assist with studies on the biology of human-animal interaction.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and participating in all day-to-day operations of our research on dog-child interactions, including:
• Recruiting participants for campus-based studies with dogs and children
• Conducting behavioral studies involving social interactions between dogs and 8-10 year-old children
• Collecting biological samples from children and dogs
• Running neuroendocrine assays
• Behavioral data coding
• Managing research ethics protocols
• Supervising undergraduate research assistants
• Purchasing lab supplies and processing receipts
• Maintaining a clean and organized lab
• Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND one year of laboratory activities experience; OR, five years of laboratory activities or related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education
• Previous coursework or experience in fields related to animal behavior, developmental psychology, neuroscience, or endocrinology
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous research experience working with human children, families and/or domestic dogs
• Laboratory skills (pipetting, immunoassays, sample purification).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position at:
https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2474?c=arizona
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. M/W/D/V.