Senior Curator — Reptiles & Amphibians (Conservation Focus)

Miral Experiences; Abu Dhabi; Presencial; AED 500.000 - 700.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Miral Experiences in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians to lead the strategic management of its herpetological collection and associated conservation programs. The role oversees animal welfare, species-specific husbandry, veterinary collaboration, and research to advance conservation outcomes.

The successful candidate will combine strong scientific knowledge with practical leadership, fostering a culture of professionalism, safety, and evidence-based decision making

Formación

• Masters Degree in Zoology, Herpetology, Wildlife Management, Conservation Biology, Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Ecology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience in managing significant reptile and amphibian collections, conservation breeding programs, species recovery initiatives, or specialized herpetological facilities.
• Experience working with a diverse range of reptiles and amphibians, including threatened species, conservation breeding programs, and specialized husbandry programs.

Responsabilidades

• The Senior Curator leads the planning, management, and long-term development of all herpetological programs across the institution with emphasis on best practice husbandry, welfare, conservation, veterinary care, and population sustainability.
• The role focuses on rare, threatened, and biologically sensitive species and requires deep understanding of environmental management, reproductive biology, nutrition, incubation, neonatal care, and life-support requirements.
• The position develops collection plans, breeding strategies, and conservation priorities, including acquisitions, transfers, and participation in international initiatives.
• Focus on One Plan Conservation approaches, especially for threatened regional taxa, and identifying opportunities for conservation actions through breeding, research, partnerships, and capacity building.
• Collaborates with Veterinary Services, Animal Welfare, Nutrition, Conservation, Facilities, Education, and Guest Experience to ensure integrated management and support institutional objectives; provides input on exhibit design and capital development.

Conocimientos

Zoology

Herpetology

Conservation biology

Educación

Master's degree in Zoology/Herpetology/Wildlife Management/Conservation Biology

Doctoral degree in related field (Desirable)

Descripción del empleo

Miral Experiences in Abu Dhabi seeks a Senior Curator of Reptiles and Amphibians to lead the strategic management of its herpetological collection and associated conservation programs. The role oversees animal welfare, species-specific husbandry, veterinary collaboration, and research to advance conservation outcomes.

The successful candidate will combine strong scientific knowledge with practical leadership, fostering a culture of professionalism, safety, and evidence-based decision making