Animal Behavior Assistant (Student)

American University•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is available only to enrolled American University students. Most student positions at American University are eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards, with a few exceptions. FWS funds cannot be applied to janitorial, construction, partisan or sectarian positions. For information or questions regarding FWS funds, please contact American University's Office of Financial Aid. Current American University employees, including those employed in student positions, must apply through their employee Workday account. If you are a current employee at American University, please log into your employee Workday account and select the Find Jobs report which will take you to our internal career listings. Applying outside of your employee Workday account may cause delays in a hire process. An Animal Behavior Assistant is a specialized professional responsible for studying and interpreting the behavior of animals, both individually and in groups. They utilize a range of scientific methods and observational techniques to gather data and provide actionable insights. The goal is to understand the evolutionary, genetic, and environmental factors that influence animal behavior, ultimately contributing to the fields of biology, zoology, and psychology. This role involves a mix of hands-on work with animals, data analysis, and often collaboration with other scientists, veterinarians, and animal care professionals.

Requirements

Must be an enrolled American University student.
Eligible to use Federal Work Study (FWS) awards is preferred, with a few exceptions.
Current American University employees must apply through their employee Workday account.