Job Opportunity - Meet Your Match Research Assistant

The ASPCA Mission:Orange Community of Spokane is in need of a Research Assistant that promotes enthusiasm dedication and a strong interest in conducting, analyzing and compiling research data. This is a great opportunity for candidates/students with a strong interest in Animal Behavior and Animal Welfare.

Responsibilities include:

• Support the ASPCA Meet Your Match program in the Spokane community
• Collect data on various research projects relating to MYM
• Develop supporting material for the MYM program
• Collaborate with ASPCA staff and Interact with the public

• Applied experience with animal behavior research and/or graduate experience in animal behavior
• Broad knowledge of animal sheltering issues, including, animal health and behavior, computer applications, and community relations preferred
• Excellent writing skills
• Position requires self-directed individual with problem-solving ability
• Excellent communication skills

• Understanding of Learning theory
• Experience with Classical and Operant conditioning
• Knowledge of the ASPCA Meet Your Match program
• Animal sheltering experience a plus

Education: MS or Ph.D. preferred

Additional Information:
Must occasionally lift over 35 lbs
Occasional travel possible
1 year temporary position

TO APPLY: Contact Emilyw@aspca.org (316) 778-1273

Emily Weiss, Ph.D. ,Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, Sr. Director of Shelter Behavior Programs, ASPCA,2672 SW Indianola,Benton, KS 67017

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