Research Assistant - Gruen Lab

Posting Details
Posting Information

Posting Number	PG194097EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Research Assistant - Gruen Lab
Anticipated Hiring Range	$50,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, may vary
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Department of Clinical Sciences
About the Department	The Department of Clinical Sciences has 60 faculty members, 59 residents, interns, and post-doctoral fellows, 23 graduate students, and 24 research technicians and 3 administrative staff. The department provides learning opportunities within the four-year veterinary curriculum (educational information) and through continuing education for practitioners. Within the Veterinary Health Complex, faculty and staff provide care for patients, teach veterinary students, and provide advanced training for interns and residents. Faculty are very active in research programs to improve the health and welfare of animals and people. The Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program allows graduate students to focus their research in the areas of cell biology, infectious diseases, pharmacology, pathology, and population medicine. Other graduate programs with which departmental faculty are affiliated include programs in immunology, physiology, toxicology and functional genomics. Faculty are also involved with the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology graduate program.
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
Essential Job Duties	The Behavioral Medicine Laboratory is seeking a Research Assistant to support ongoing studies focused on companion animal behavior. This role offers a mix of hands-on work with dogs and cats and behind-the-scenes coordination that helps keep research efforts running smoothly. What you’ll do: Assist in coordinating day-to-day research activities, including working directly with dogs and cats Collect and manage behavioral data using video systems, telemetry, sensory testing, and other remote measurement tools Support patient scheduling and communicate with clients as needed Conduct routine biostatistical work—gathering, summarizing, analyzing, and interpreting data to support research outcomes If you are detail-oriented, comfortable working with animals, and able to contribute to data-driven research in a collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply. You Belong Here! At NC State, our goal is for all employees to reach their fullest potential at work. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition (https://news.hr.ncsu.edu/you-belong-here/ ) and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.
Other Responsibilities	In addition to your core responsibilities, you’ll occasionally drive to nearby universities to support collaborative research efforts and assist with behavioral testing coordination.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience, or substantiative relevant independent experience and education. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Other Required Qualifications	Research/work experience in behavioral sciences or related fields, interest in the field. Comfortable and willing to work outdoors as necessary and within the research facility with dogs and cats.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with cognitive or behavioral testing; behavioral data analysis with video systems; telemetry; biostatistics and data analysis. Experience working with dogs and cats in a research or veterinary environment Applied knowledge of biostatistics.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	Valid NC Driver’s license within 30 days of hire
Valid NC Driver's License required	Yes
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	05/13/2025
Anticipated Close Date	Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.

Position Details

Position Number	00111447
Position Type	EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.00
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences
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