Researcher/Scientist III

Position Overview

Researcher/Scientist III – Based at the Main Campus in Tucson, AZ USA. The researcher will be involved in the analysis of existing field data on cooperation and well-being, help design and develop new in-person and online studies, and conduct fieldwork in Northern Nicaragua – including two visits lasting 1-3 months in the Bosawas biosphere reserve. This role offers opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and collaboration on ongoing projects, while requiring strong skills in statistics (e.g., SEM, multi-level models, longitudinal data, social networks), data visualization, and domain knowledge in cooperation/prosocial behavior, evolutionary human sciences, and/or affective science.

Key Responsibilities

• Analysis of existing field data
• Designing and conducting new online and in-person studies
• Dissemination of findings through presentations and publications
• Conducting fieldwork in Northern Nicaragua
• Collaborating with faculty, researchers, and graduate students on ongoing projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Fluent in Spanish (both written and spoken)

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: Salary at 1.0 FTE with a range of $59,404 - $74,254, based on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits: Outstanding UA benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; and access to UA recreation and cultural activities.
• Work Schedule: Full time (40 hours per week), with a role classified as Exempt on a Fiscal work calendar.