Animal Keeper

3 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Universität Wien

Research Field

Biological sciences » Laboratory animal science

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Austria

Application Deadline

21 Feb 2024 - 23:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Job description:

At the University of Vienna more than 10,000 personalities work together towards answering the big questions of the future. Around 7,500 of them do research and teaching, around 2,900 work in administration and organisation. We are looking for a/an

Animal Keeper
47 Faculty of Psychology
Startdate: 01.03.2024 | Working hours: 40 | Collective bargaining agreement: §54 VwGr. II b
Limited until: 28.02.2026
Reference no.: 1952

If you love working with dogs and prefer to do so in meaningful research projects, then welcome to the team! Because we employ personalities who want to do something meaningful for society with their work. In a place where interaction is successful, with the necessary freedom, professionalism and high self-demand.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Your personal space:

The Faculty of Psychology consists of the Dean's Office and the Student Service Centre as well as - the Institute of Cognition, Emotion and Methods in Psychology, - the Institute of Clinical and Health Psychology, - the Institute of Work, Economic and Social Psychology, - and the Institute of Developmental and Educational Psychology, - as well as the Outpatient Clinic for Research, Teaching and Practice. There are currently around 3,500 psychology students enrolled on Bachelor's, Master's and PhD programmes, who attend almost 200 courses per semester, which are taught and supervised by 220 teaching staff.

As an animal keeper, you will work at the Institute for Cognition, Emotion and Methods of Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology in the SCAN Unit (Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience Unit; https://scan-psy.univie.ac.at ) and at the MRI Centre with Prof. Claus Lamm.

This is what you will do:

• Work as a dog trainer working with positive reinforcement with experience in this field
• Interest in science in general and in particular in comparative research (dog - human) in the areas of brain, cognition and behaviour
• Responsible handling of highly sensitive equipment (MRI scanner, eye tracker)
• Collaboration on research proposals (ability to do so documented e.g. through co-authorship and/or being mentioned in acknowledgements of proposals)
• Collaboration on scientific publications - especially for descriptions of the examination and training methods (ability to do so documented e.g. through co-authorship and or being mentioned in acknowledgements)

This is part of your personality:

• Experience with scientific work (e.g. contributions to experimental design and paradigms, MRI preprocessing, coding videos, data documentation, etc.)
• Experience with fMRI methodology and training domestic dogs for examinations in the MRI scanner or comparable equipment (eye tracker, EEG, fNIRS, touch screens)
• Experience in clicker training
• Excellent written and spoken English (knowledge of German is desirable but not essential)
• Open and resilient personality, good communication skills and conflict management in an interdisciplinary team with clear role allocations
• Basic understanding of essential aspects of MRI methodology
• Structured, independent way of working with good time management skills
• Willingness to work weekends (irregular working hours)

Additional Information
Benefits

What we offer:

Work-life balance: You have flexible working hours.
Inspiring working atmosphere: You will be part of a diverse, committed team with a university background in a relaxed working environment.

Good public transport links: Your new workplace is easily accessible by public transport.

Internal further training: We offer you ongoing opportunities to deepen your skills. Choose from a comprehensive, free programme.
Fair salary: The basic salary of EUR 2,252.80 increases if we can recognise professional experience.

Equal opportunities for all: We value diversity and welcome every new member of the team.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universität Wien

Country

Austria

City

Wien

Postal Code

1010

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

City

Wien

Website

http://www.univie.ac.at

Street

Universitätsring 1

Postal Code

1010

STATUS: EXPIRED