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.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
* Work collaboratively with data entry personnel and population
managers from zoos around the country to prepare pedigree ("studbook")
databases for analysis, complete standard demographic and genetic
analyses on the populations, and develop recommendations for future
breedings in cooperatively managed conservation programs.
* Conduct and/or participate in research and development of
techniques for demographic and genetic management of animal populations.
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);
* A commitment to wildlife conservation through management of
wild and captive populations, and willingness to participate in the
department's team approach to conservation research projects.
REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's Degree is essential and
Master's 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.
APPLICATION INFORMATION
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 further details, go to
http://www.lpzoo.org/info/employment/index.html.
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Lisa Faust, Ph.D.
Lincoln Park Zoo
