The McCowan-Vandeleest
Lab of Biobehavioral Complexity is seeking a research assistant to conduct behavioral
observations as part of our Social Network Analysis and Health projects.
Under general supervision of PI, assist
and perform assigned formal behavioral observation methods to monitor, record,
and analyze social interactions between nonhuman primates in large group
enclosures and evaluate rates and levels of aggression and affiliation in the
primate breeding corrals. Assist and conduct intensive behavioral observations
(6+ hours per day) and interobserver reliabilities on 45 corrals housing up
to 180 nonhuman primates. Provide support and assist in the conducting of
research on social aggression and stability of large corrals to develop
efficacious management strategies. Collect data on daily management activities
and environmental variables for corrals. Assist in experimental social
manipulation of breeding corrals.
Qualifications:
- Experience utilizing formal behavioral observation methods and
techniques to monitor and record social interactions among nonhuman
primates living in large groups.
- Experience using MS Excel and MS Access for data entry, upload,
review, and maintenance.
- Experience following research protocols and oral/written
instruction with attention to detail.
- Knowledge and technical experience in behavioral observation and
data collection of rhesus macaques, preferably with social network type
data.
- Experience working with macaques, ranging from infants weighing <
1 pound to adults weighing >30 pounds, safely and in a manner that
promotes animal welfare including recognizing changes in animal physical
appearance or behavior.
- Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to interact
professionally with a diverse group of people including but not limited to
investigators, visitors, veterinarians, students, and staff.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of animal behavioral
observation and data collection.
- Skills to use handheld electronic devices to collect behavioral data.
- Experience manipulating and analyzing computerized records of
behavioral observations.
- Laboratory experience processing biological samples.
- Independent thinking and problem solving skills for research and
technical problems to make the appropriate judgment to report when an
animal requires veterinary attention.
Apply By: March 25, 2024
Salary Range: $21.47 - $25.29 /hour
For full job description and to apply:
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