Job title: Research Scientist in Psychology (Researcher/Scientist III)
Company: University of Arizona
Job description: Research Scientist in Psychology (Researcher/Scientist III)
Posting Number req18709
Department Vet Med Administration
Department Website Link https://vetmed.arizona.edu/
Location Main Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights The Research Scientist will develop, facilitate, implement, and oversee a wide variety of research programs and initiatives for the Organization for Human-Animal Interaction Research and Education (OHAIRE). For example, they will oversee the research team and the collection, processing, and dissemination of data from a nationwide randomized clinical trial of service dogs for military veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (NIH R01).
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design, organize, manage and carry out research on service dogs for veterans and other human-animal interaction research projects
- Conduct data analysis and report writing
- Oversee day-to-day operation of research study and supervise other research and support personnel. This may include:
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
- Fostering and maintaining an inclusive, productive working environment
- Maintaining systems to oversee and coordinate day-to-day tasks, providing guidance and troubleshooting
- Motivating team members through guidance and support
- Lead publication and dissemination efforts of study findings
- Actively participate in acquiring and maintaining research funding, including working on writing grant proposals and funder reports
- Contribute to ensuring regulatory compliance of the research program by coordinating with granting agencies and regulators including the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to guide, supervise, and support students and staff
- Ability to work independently on complex projects requiring problem solving
- Knowledge of, and ability, to conduct research project management
- Develop and carry out experimental protocols (e.g., clinical trials)
- Manage IRB and IACUC protocols
- peer-reviewed publications
- Skilled in creating conference abstracts, poster presentations, and oral presentations
- Grant writing
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes – Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $59,404 – $74,254
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 8
Career Stream and Level PC3
Job Family Researchers & Scientists
Job Function Research
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Katie Chimienti
kchimienti@arizona.edu
Open Date 1/2/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
Expected salary: $59404 – 74254 per year
Location: Tucson, AZ
Job date: Thu, 04 Jan 2024 01:02:07 GMT
