Lincoln Park Zoo is offering a research position in Wildlife Disease Ecology as part of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology and Urban Wildlife Institute at Lincoln Park Zoo. This position will support our current national and international wildlife disease research projects, design and implement wildlife disease research projects in the Greater Chicago area, complement our zoological surveillance program and collaborate with the Davee Endocrinologist and Epidemiologist, the Urban Wildlife Institute, as well as other centers within the Conservation and Science Department.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Write and manage grants and other funding sources; Develop, coordinate and manage new wildlife disease projects in the field and within Lincoln Park Zoo; Participate in field research and supervise staff in the field to complete projects Provide expertise in wildlife disease ecology, conservation biology and statistical study design to support existing Lincoln Park Zoo and AZA disease surveillance and monitoring programs, and other AZA based projects, in conjunction with all partners; Disseminate results at zoological and scientific professional conferences and in lay and peer-reviewed literature as appropriate. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES International and domestic travel for conferences and field projects; Maintain links with Davee Center partners including other AZA institutions, university research departments, governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations where appropriate; Maintain links with Lincoln Park Zoo partners including universities, government agencies, landowners, and permitting bodies where appropriate Advise graduate students, and research interns when appropriate; Attend Lincoln Park Zoo, Davee Center, and/or UWI foundation-related activities as necessary; and Perform other duties as assigned by the directors of the Davee Center and the Urban Wildlife Institute. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Successful candidates must have a strong background in experimental design and statistical analyses, and must have demonstrated ability to conduct and communicate the results of research and applied programs in disease ecology; Demonstrate a basic understanding of ecology, epidemiology and endocrinology for collaborative purposes (active research in these disciplines is preferred); Possess experience with field work including handling of live animals and sampling for disease analysis; Possess grant writing and management skills Candidates with experience with GIS and modeling are desirable; Possess strong computer, organizational (project management) and communication skills (written and spoken); Demonstrate 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; Candidates with experience with bird species are desirable. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Preference of Ph.D. in ecology, epidemiology or a closely related biological discipline. A medical degree (MD/DVM) plus MS (MPh) and/or field research experience will be considered. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Training in wildlife disease ecological study design with an emphasis in surveillance; Experience participating in and/or leading large collaborative projects/workshops; and Broad training in statistical study design and analysis. Address questions to Dr. Rachel Santymire ([email protected]) or Dr. Seth Magle ([email protected]). Send resume, copies of college transcripts and letter of interest to: Human Resources Department Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 North Clark Street Chicago, IL 60614 [email protected]
