Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, organize, manage and carry out research on service dogs for veterans and other human-animal interaction research projects
• Conduct data analysis and report writing
• Oversee day-to-day operation of research study and supervise other research and support personnel. This may include:
  • Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
  • Fostering and maintaining an inclusive, productive working environment
  • Maintaining systems to oversee and coordinate day-to-day tasks, providing guidance and troubleshooting
  • Motivating team members through guidance and support
• Lead publication and dissemination efforts of study findings
• Actively participate in acquiring and maintaining research funding, including working on writing grant proposals and funder reports
• Contribute to ensuring regulatory compliance of the research program by coordinating with granting agencies and regulators including the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to guide, supervise, and support students and staff
• Ability to work independently on complex projects requiring problem solving
• Knowledge of, and ability, to conduct research project management
• Develop and carry out experimental protocols (e.g., clinical trials)
• Manage IRB and IACUC protocols
• peer-reviewed publications
• Skilled in creating conference abstracts, poster presentations, and oral presentations
• Grant writing