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Demonstrates expertise in animal behavior research, including the ability to design and conduct impactful studies, mentor junior colleagues, and communicate findings effectively. Proficient in statistical analysis and data visualization, with a strong foundation in applied animal welfare science.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD In Animal BehaviorLeadership ExperienceStatistical Analysis SkillsCertified Applied Animal BehavioristProficiency With R, Python, SPSS
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Key responsibilities & impact- Design and conduct collaborative internal applied behavior and welfare research projects focused on cruelty case populations and behavior interventions and welfare assessments for shelter dogs and cats
- Identify and prioritize research questions with potential impact on organizational priorities and animal welfare
- Lead research projects with minimal supervision, scope projects, define roles, establish timelines, and coordinate stakeholders
- Complete components of research projects using individual expertise and adapt project scope or goals as needed
- Identify audiences and support internal and external communication plans for completed research
- Lead or participate in ASPCA-sponsored research initiatives and the annual ASPCA Research Forum
- Manage consultants and temporary employees as needed
- Mentor interns and junior research colleagues
- Communicate research through journal articles, reports, and presentations
- Maintain and develop animal welfare subject-matter expertise and provide organizational guidance
- Translate expertise into insights supporting ASPCA strategic and programmatic work
- Monitor animal welfare research and share findings to drive change
- Build partnerships with organizations, universities, and institutions in animal welfare and behavioral biology
- Collaborate across the ASPCA to prioritize impactful work and apply data-driven insights to organizational strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- PhD in animal behavior field such as applied ethology, behavioral ecology, or animal welfare science required
- Minimum of 6 years of professional research experience post-PhD required
- Experience writing peer-reviewed scientific publications required
- Leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, coaching and/or training others, required
- Applied companion animal behavior experience preferred
- Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) or ability to become certified within one year of hire
- Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling certification required or obtained within 6 months of hire
- Ability to apply discipline-specific tools and knowledge to novel animal welfare questions
- Ability to translate research to applied audiences; formal science communication experience strongly preferred
- Ability to guide teams without direct reporting authority
- Knowledge of research forms, experimental designs, and threats to validity
- Ability to identify and assess research data sources
- Strong statistical analysis skills, including generalized linear mixed models
- Proficiency with R, Python, SPSS, Stata, and/or Excel
- Data summary and visualization skills
- Strong project oversight and management abilities
- Ability to work independently in a remote office with minimal supervision
- Ability to adhere to protocols and maintain confidentiality
- Ability to stand for 8 or more hours on concrete floors and bend, crouch, kneel, move freely, handle animals, and carry/lift research equipment
- English language
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, sometimes with short notice
Benefits
Comp & perks- Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage
- Flexible time off including vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar employer matching up to 4%
- Additional 4% employer retirement contribution
- Professional development opportunities including classes, on-the-job training, coaching, mentorship, internal mobility, and field-support opportunities
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Hard Skills
Research DesignStatistical AnalysisData SummaryData VisualizationExperimental DesignAnimal Welfare AssessmentBehavior InterventionPeer-Reviewed Publication WritingProject ManagementAnimal Handling
Soft Skills
MentoringCommunicationCollaborationIndependent WorkAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
RPythonSPSSStataExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Applied Animal BehavioristDr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling Certification
Industry Keywords
Animal WelfareApplied EthologyBehavioral EcologyAnimal Behavior ResearchASPCAResearch ForumBehavioral BiologyData-Driven InsightsResearch Data SourcesAnimal Welfare Science