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Research Associate


Job Number:26805439
Company Name:Lincoln Park Zoo
Job Location:Chicago, IL US
Job Category:Research
 

Research Associate
GENERAL SUMMARY Lincoln Park Zoo is offering a research position in Wildlife Disease Ecology with an emphasis in surveillance as part of the Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology at Lincoln Park Zoo. This position will support our current wildlife disease research projects in Tanzania, complement our zoological surveillance program and collaborate with the Davee Endocrinologist, the Urban Wildlife Institute, as well as other centers within the Conservation and Science Department. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Develop, coordinate and manage existing and new wildlife disease projects; Support existing and AZA disease surveillance and monitoring programs (AI, WNV, TB), and other AZA based projects, in conjunction with all partners; Provide support, in the form of wildlife disease ecology expertise, to existing projects and collaborations within the Davee Center, Urban Wildlife Institute and Conservation and Science Department; Provide expertise in wildlife disease ecology, conservation biology and statistical study design to Lincoln Park Zoo employees and collaborators where appropriate. 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; Advise post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and research interns when appropriate; Attend Lincoln Park Zoo and/or Davee Center foundation-related activities as necessary; and Perform other duties as assigned by the director of the Davee Center. 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); Candidates with experience with GIS and modeling is desirable; Possess expertise in the specific areas covered in essential job functions; Possess strong computer, organizational (project management) and communication skills (written and spoken); and 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. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Preference of Ph.D. in ecology, epidemiology or a closely related biological discipline. A medical degree (MD/DVM) plus MS (MPh) may be considered. Preference will be given to those with field research experience. 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. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to work up to 16 weekends per year. Send resume, copies of college transcripts and letter of interest to: [click on "Apply Online" button]
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