The University of Arizona are recruiting for two positions for a funded Human Animal Interaction (HAI) project. The project investigates the roles of oxytocin and vasopressin in HAI, involving dogs and 8-10 year old children.
Full-time Research Coordinator
The Arizona Canine Cognition Center (PI Evan MacLean) and Laboratory for the Evolutionary Endocrinology of Primates (PI Stacey Tecot) seeks a full-time Research Coordinator to assist with studies on the biology of human-animal interaction.
The position is fully funded for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal contingent on availability of funding. The Research Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and participating in all day-to-day operations of our research on dog-child interactions.
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 http://uacareers.com/postings/32878
Postdoctoral Scholar
The Arizona Canine Cognition Center (PI Evan MacLean) and Laboratory for the Evolutionary Endocrinology of Primates (PI Stacey Tecot) seek a Postdoctoral Scholar to lead studies on the biology of human-animal interaction. The position is fully funded for 2 years, with the possibility of renewal contingent on availability of funding.
The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for leading an NIH-funded study on the roles of oxytocin and vasopressin in human-animal interaction.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Anthropology, Neuroscience, Endocrinology, Zoology, or related fields
- Previous research experience working with families and children or nonhuman animals
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Laboratory skills (pipetting, immunoassays, sample purification)
- Programming skills for data visualization and analysis
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To apply, please upload your CV and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications for the position at https://uacareers.com/postings/32876
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.