Job Purpose: This is a two-year position funded by Bailey Endowment Fund, intended to support the Zoo's Key Commitment to Research, specifically focused on scientific inquiry of non-human primates. Zoo Atlanta has a diverse non-human primate collection and holds one of the largest gorilla and orangutan zoological populations within North America.
- The post-doctoral fellow will develop and conduct original research projects, with the potential to collaborate with other established researchers, both within Zoo Atlanta, and externally with other zoos, universities, or others.
- Opportunities to teach or co-teach courses at local universities may be available, as well as mentoring undergraduate researchers from those institutions, as well as Zoo Atlanta research interns.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and participate in research related to non-human primate behavior, welfare, cognition, population management, conservation, or other biological disciplines.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement new studies designed to advance your field of expertise
- Work in close association with other zoo research and animal-care staff
- Maintain and develop collaborations with external researchers
- Mentor undergraduate researchers and interns
- Participate in training data collectors
- Communicate research results in staff seminars, scientific journals, conference presentations, and popular publications
- Work with the education department to ensure integration of research into educational programs
- Support the Zoo's education mission through teaching
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong record of published research
- Experience conducting research, preferably with non-human primates
- Strong experimental design and analytical skills, especially dealing with small sample sizes
- Experience using standard statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R)
- Willingness to work in a dynamic environment alongside animal-management staff
Experience grant writing
- Experience using technology for data collection
Education:
- Ph.D. in biology, psychology, conservation, or related field
Driving Requirements:
- Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
Work Environment:
- Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
- Zoo Atlanta is open to the public 363 days out of the year, therefore, all positions at Zoo Atlanta may require employees to work some weekends, holidays and evenings
- This position requires 40 hours per week
Requirements:
- The fellow must be willing to support Zoo Atlanta’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
- The fellow must be willing to comply with all safety policies and procedures, including regular testing for tuberculosis, and wearing Personal Protective Equipment where/when required.
MISC:
- This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
- Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.
- The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate.
- It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
- Zoo Atlanta is an EOE and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment
Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off (PTO) and holidays, 403(b) retirement savings, employee assistance program (EAP), employee discounts and perks, professional development opportunities.
Salary
- $57,000.00 To $65,600.00 Annually
