"Researcher/Scientist III"

Researcher/Scientist III

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, Arizona

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req23304

Department: Psychology

Location: Main Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The researcher will be involved in the analysis of existing field data on cooperation and well-being, help in the design and development of new in-person and on-line studies, and conduct fieldwork in Northern Nicaragua. The researcher will also collaborate on ongoing projects, gain mentorship, and professional development. Strong skills in statistics (e.g., SEM, multi-level models, longitudinal data, social networks), and data visualization. Knowledgeable in the science of cooperation/prosocial behavior, the evolutionary human sciences, and/or affective science. This job requires that the researcher conducts fieldwork in the Bosawas biosphere reserve of Northern Nicaragua during two field visits, each lasting from 1-3 months. This is a remote area with little-to-no Internet access, no basic services (e.g., water, sewage, trash, electricity, etc).

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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Analysis of existing field data
• Designing and conducting new on-line and in-person studies
• Disseminations of findings through presentations and publications
• Designing and conducting fieldwork in Northern Nicaragua
• Collaboration with other researchers including faculty and graduate students on ongoing projects

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.
• Fluent in Spanish (both written and spoken)

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

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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

Contact Information for Candidates: Diego Guevara Beltran, Assistant Professor, dguevarabeltran@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter