The Research Scientist will join a strong existing team of scientists in the
Zoo's Alexander Center for Applied Population Biology and Population Management
Center. Our primary focus is on applied research that improves management and
conservation decision-making for populations of endangered and threatened
species, including cooperatively managed zoo-based populations and in situ
(wild) populations.
The Research Scientist will participate in all aspects of research, including
design, data collection and analysis, writing manuscripts for publication or
technical reports, and preparing oral or poster presentations for staff and
conferences. The Research Scientist will ideally become an active participant
in some existing Alexander Center projects, potentially including looking for
patterns in vulnerability across zoo populations, analyzing an existing dataset
on whether zoo breeding and transfer recommendations are being effectively used
for species management, and conducting Population Viability Assessments for
endangered species in collaboration with USFWS and other partners. There is
also an opportunity to continue or initiate new research based on the Research
Scientist's interests if it is aligned with the Alexander Center's focus.
The Research Scientist will supervise an existing team of staff as they
collect, manage, and analyze data for a grant-funded project (through Dec 2016)
to assess sustainability of zoo-based populations using population viability
analyses.
This position is a permanent position, and will be filled as soon as possible.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: PhD in ecology, conservation biology, or a related discipline.
Experience developing population models to address questions about ecology or
species conservation and management. One or more years' experience in
conservation biology research. Excellent statistical, interpersonal,
organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to work
collaboratively as well as independently.
Preferred/Desirable: Experience developing statistical and population models in
R or another programming language. Experience with stochastic population
models. Familiarity with the principles of small population biology as they
apply to zoo population management. Experience developing grant proposals,
obtaining grant awards, and managing grant budgets. Experience supervising
staff.
REQUIREMENTS:
Available to work some weekends and holidays. Ability to occasionally travel to
conferences and meetings to represent Lincoln Park Zoo.
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Applicants should include 1) a cover letter explicitly describing the fit with
this position and a possible start date, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) two letters
of recommendation, 4) PDF of one relevant publication you think best represents
your scientific work 4) the Lincoln Park Zoo application for employment form.
For full details, go to www.lpzoo.org/jobs.
