Director, Applied Behavior Research
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JobgetherAnimal welfare research
Based in the United States; work remotely from anywhere in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary105,000 - 112,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Languages
- Professional proficiency in English.
- Experience
- At least six years of professional research experience following completion of a PhD
- Required Skills
- PythonMicrosoft ExcelR
Requirements
- PhD in an animal behavior-related discipline, such as applied ethology, behavioral ecology, or animal welfare science.
- At least six years of professional research experience after completing a PhD, with a record of rigorous research and meaningful outcomes.
- Experience writing peer-reviewed scientific publications and communicating findings through reports and presentations.
- Strong knowledge of research methods, experimental design, and threats to internal and external validity.
- Advanced statistical analysis skills, including generalized linear mixed models and interpretation of complex datasets.
- Proficiency with statistical software such as R, Python, SPSS, or Stata, plus Microsoft Excel, data summarization, and data visualization.
- Companion animal behavior experience is preferred; CAAB certification or ability to obtain it within one year of hire is expected.
- Dr. Sophia Yin’s Low Stress Handling certification is required or must be obtained within six months of hire.
- Leadership experience in project management, mentoring, coaching, or training, including the ability to influence teams without direct reporting authority.
- Ability to translate scientific findings into practical recommendations for nontechnical audiences; formal science communication experience is strongly preferred.
- Ability to coordinate complex projects and build effective cross-disciplinary relationships; work independently in a remote environment while maintaining communication, confidentiality, and research protocols.
- Available for a Monday-to-Friday schedule, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed; willing to travel up to 15% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and lead applied animal behavior and welfare research projects involving companion animals rescued from cruelty situations and broader shelter populations.
- Identify research opportunities, choose methodologies, evaluate data sources, and oversee rigorous interdisciplinary studies.
- Define research objectives, scope, timelines, roles, and responsibilities; coordinate stakeholders and monitor project delivery.
- Apply advanced statistical methods to analyze findings, assess data quality, identify trends, and develop evidence-based recommendations.
- Translate research findings into practical insights through scientific publications, reports, presentations, and data visualizations.
- Develop and deliver learning opportunities for behavioral teams and other professional audiences.
- Provide technical and methodological guidance on animal behavior, behavioral biology, and animal welfare research.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external organizations, including universities and research institutions, to advance research and integrate findings into programs.
- Support sponsored grant programs, research forums, project teams, and committees; mentor interns and junior colleagues.
- Participate in research studies, conferences, forensic behavior activities, and field operations, including travel as needed.
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