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Research Specialist

Hiring Organization:
Emory University, Yerkes Primate Center, Living Links Center

Date Posted:
2009-10-27

Position Description:
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under direct supervision of the principal investigator, Dr. Frans de Waal, performs non-invasive, observation-based behavioral and cognitive research on chimpanzees at the Yerkes Field Station: a variety of defined research protocols and experiments on a pre-assigned schedule. May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation. Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in notebooks and computer databases. Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents. Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

This position requires working with great apes. Preferred applicants should have previous experience conducting behavioral studies with primates or other mammals in zoo or laboratory settings.

Qualifications/Experience:
At minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Psychology, Anthropology or related field.

Salary/funding:
Full-time hourly position with benefits, $30,700 yearly.

Support provided for internship/volunteer positions (travel, meals, lodging):
n/a

Term of Appointment:
based upon performance

Application Deadline:
December 15, 2009

Comments:
Hiring and training for this position may take place As soon as December 1, 2009. Applications reviewed as they come in.

Contact Information:
Living Links Center, Devyn Carter
2409 Taylor Ln.
Lawrenceville, GA 30043
USA

Telephone Number:
404-727-9071

Fax Number:
404-727-9069

Website:
http://www.emory.edu/LIVING_LINKS/

E-mail Address:
jdcarte@emory.edu