Researcher/Scientist III

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Aug 04, 2025

Researcher/Scientist III
Posting Number	req23304
Department	Psychology
Department Website Link
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! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
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)
Preferred Qualifications
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
Target Hire Date	7/21/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Diego Guevara Beltran Assistant Professor dguevarabeltran@arizona.edu
Open Date	7/3/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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