Remote Cat Welfare Research Scientist – 6-Month FTC

Cats Protection; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Flexible working options

26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

Cats Protection is seeking a Research Scientist to advance feline welfare through both quantitative and qualitative research. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and reporting for internal and external projects, including publishing findings.

The post, remote in the UK with occasional travel, requires a PhD in a related field, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple research streams within a supportive charity environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in animal welfare or related field.
• Experience with both quantitative and qualitative research.
• First author publications in animal welfare studies.
• Applied animal welfare and husbandry experience in shelter/zoo/animal charity contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal and IT literacy with clear reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Work on cat population and welfare research projects with Cats Protection and external partners.
• Contribute to design and delivery of research projects aligning with charity’s objectives.
• Lead qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis and reporting, including publications, while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Conduct literature reviews to provide evidence-based recommendations and best practices.
• Carry out fieldwork and site visits to collect research data as required.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to support welfare assessment tools development and adoption.
• Provide research expertise and support to Cat Welfare, Operations and other directorates.
• Represent Cats Protection at conferences, events and external engagements.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in animal welfare

Tools

R

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Cats Protection is seeking a Research Scientist to advance feline welfare through both quantitative and qualitative research. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and reporting for internal and external projects, including publishing findings.

The post, remote in the UK with occasional travel, requires a PhD in a related field, strong IT and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple research streams within a supportive charity environment.