The Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking an Associate Population Biologist to provide scientific and logistical assistance to the cooperative conservation and breeding programs of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Primary functions include conducting demographic and genetic analyses on pedigree (studbook) databases and developing summary reports and breeding recommendations for cooperatively managed conservation programs. Additional job duties include participating in research and development of techniques for demographic and genetic management of animal populations; training of zoo professionals though programs such as the AZA professional schools; providing assistance, via phone, fax, or email, to studbook keepers and species program coordinators on questions related to database analyses and population management; assist with the development and maintenance of population management software.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Successful candidates must have strong background in population biology, use and interpretation of simulation and deterministic models, and broad biological knowledge of species biologies. Successful candidates would likely have strong computer, organizational, and communication skills (written and spoken); Candidates should also have a commitment to wildlife conservation through management of wild and captive populations, and willingness to participate in the departments team approach to conservation research projects. REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree is essential and Masters degree is preferred; knowledge of basic zoology or biology preferred. Experience with zoo based population management programs is desirable. Must be able to work up to 10 weekends per year. Please send cover letter, resume, and completed application to: Lincoln Park Zoo Human Resources Dept (Associate Population Biologist) PO Box 14903, Chicago, Illinois 60614. FAX: (312) 742-2299 (No phone calls please). For a printable version of our application, please visit our website at http://www.lpzoo.com. Lincoln Park Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
