Postdoctoral Research Associate I

We are seeking a postdoctoral research scholar to join our interdisciplinary research group located within the College of Veterinary Medicine with a focus on understanding and quantifying the roles of human-animal interaction on human mental health and wellbeing. The candidate will be dually mentored by both Dr. Emily Bray and Dr. Kerri Rodriguez.

The ideal candidate will contribute to a funded research study investigating the impact of pets on human mental health and wellbeing by employing ecological momentary assessment tools to capture daily interactions with people and their pets. This position represents a unique opportunity for productive publication and innovative scholarly output for a postgraduate researcher.

The ideal candidate should exhibit excellent writing skills, a demonstrated ability to publish in peer-reviewed outlets, and strong statistical analysis skills. They should also have a high level of organization, professionalism, reliability, interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate data collection by mobile apps, project coordination, and ongoing data management for a large international research study
• Derive, analyze, and format data for publications, presentations, and grant proposals.
• Prepare annual progress reports.
• Present research findings at national and international conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students.
• Assist with community engagement efforts and results dissemination.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent quantitative data analysis skills including statistical analyses and interpretation.
• Ability to conduct research independently and within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written scientific communication skills
• Commitment to ethical principles of research

• PhD in Psychology or related field upon hire