Monmouth University Human-Animal Wellness Collaboratory (HAWC) Research Assistant Application Form
Thank you for your interest in volunteering to be a research assistant in Monmouth University’s Human-Animal Wellness Collaboratory. We are always looking for dedicated, talented people to join our team! The Human-Animal Wellness Collaboratory (HAWC) is a multi-disciplinary team dedicated to the scientific understanding of human-animal interactions and to the application of that knowledge for improving the lives of both humans and animals in society. HAWC exists as a "collaboratory" because our research intimately involves collaborations with a range of outside institutions and community organizations devoted to animal welfare.  

To apply, please take a few minutes to complete the application below. Once you complete and submit this application, you will automatically by enrolled in our database and the Principal Investigator (Dr. Lindsay Mehrkam) will be in touch with you directly to discuss your application. If you have any questions, please e-mail monmouthhawc@gmail.com. 
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Applicant Name (First and Last) *
Email Address (If MU student, please use MU E-mail) *
Mobile Phone Number *
Town/City and State you reside in during Fall and Spring semesters? (e.g., Long Branch, NJ) *
Town/City and State you reside in during Winter and Summer breaks? *
What is your anticipated graduation semester AND year (e.g., Spring 2022)? *
Approximately how many hours per week do you expect do you have available to work in HAWC? You may list a range of hours (e.g., 2-5). Please carefully consider your coursework, other jobs, and extracurricular and personal obligations. *
Do you have access to reliable transportation to and from the Monmouth University campus? *
In addition to our on-campus animal labs and our Applied Animal Behavior Research Clinic (for pet dogs and cats in the community), we work with sites that are located off-campus as well (e.g., Six Flags, Jenkinson's Aquarium, owner's homes, veterinary clinics, etc.). Would you potentially willing to travel (via your own car) to owner’s homes, shelters, zoos, aquariums, or other field sites to conduct research? *
Would you be interested in helping with sessions in our virtual Applied Animal Behavior Research Clinic? This involves conducting Zoom sessions with dogs and cat owners (and their animals) from anywhere. Please note that these do not immediately involve direct animal contact. *
As a member of HAWC, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of settings and with a range of species! Which of the following  interests you? (Check all that apply): *
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Please describe your experience working with animals. In addition to describing your experiences here, you may also send a resume or CV to monmouthhawc@gmail.com.  *
Please describe your prior research experience. This may include previous research courses you have taken, studies you have participated in, or other labs you have worked in. If none of these apply, you can write, “I don’t have any prior research experience.”
Prior to having any contact with animals in our lab, you will need to complete online training, in-person training, and submit paperwork acknowledging health risks to working with animals. These are federal, university, and lab requirements and none of these requirements will be at an additional cost to you. Are you willing to complete these requirements? *
Why are you interested in being involved in HAWC?
Are there any particularly unique knowledge, skills or strengths you feel you can offer our lab?
During HAWC lab meetings and other events, we may do potlucks or provide food. Do you have any dietary restrictions we should know about?
Is there anything else we should know in considering you as a HAWC research assistant?
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