Scientist & Research Policy Advisor

PETA India; Delhi; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PETA India is seeking a research-focused advocate to provide input on Indian animal-testing issues and lead advocacy initiatives on behalf of animals used in experiments. The role, based in Delhi, demands high-level scientific literacy and strong communication in English and Hindi, plus travel as needed.

You will analyze scientific papers, develop non-animal testing alternatives, and draft data for letters, reports and government comments.

Qualifications

• MD, DVM, or PhD in a related field with years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology.
• Ability to conduct in-depth research and distill it for diverse audiences.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to interact with government agencies and academics and advocate positions.
• Sound, independent judgments under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel and professional advocacy for PETA India.

Responsibilities

• Analyze technical papers and translate scientific terminology into lay terms for research, policy engagement and advocacy.
• Identify, review, and develop non-animal testing methods through literature analysis.
• Draft data for letters, factsheets, white papers, reports and government comments.
• Advocate for non-animal testing with government agencies, institutions, industry, media and groups.
• Attend conferences and engage scientists, academics and policymakers as needed.
• Research and advocate to influence animal-protection legislation related to testing.
• Answer correspondence regarding animal-testing issues.
• Guide whistleblowers with strict confidentiality.
• Collaborate to develop public campaigns and training materials.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Scientific writing

Policy advocacy

English communication

Stakeholder engagement

Hindi language

Education

MD, DVM, or PhD

Job description

To provide research input relating to Indian animal-testing issues in order to lead advocacy initiatives to support PETA India’s objectives on behalf of animals used in experiments

Term of Employment

Full-Time

Location

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze technical papers and translate scientific terminology and concepts into lay terms for use in research projects, policy engagement and advocacy
• Identify, review, and develop recommendations for non-animal testing methods for use instead of animals through analysis of scientific literature and other data sources
• Draft and obtain the necessary data for effective letters, factsheets, white papers, reports, government comments, and other types of correspondence
• Work with present complex and potentially controversial information and recommendations, and advocate for non-animal testing in dealings with government agencies, higher learning institutions, public- and private-sector organizations, scientific forums, corporations, media, and advocacy and special-interest groups
• Attend and actively advocate for non-animal testing at scientific conferences and with scientists, including academics and policymakers, as needed
• Research, interpret and advocate to influence animal-protection legislation related to animal testing
• Answer correspondence regarding animal-testing issues
• Work with and guide whistleblowers, ensuring strict confidentiality at all times
• Collaborate with other staffers to research and develop public campaign and marketing materials for non-animal testing and training advocacy
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications

• MD, DVM, or PhD in a related field and several years of relevant experience
• Proven familiarity with and the ability to apply medical and scientific terminology
• Demonstrated ability to conduct in-depth research
• Proven exceptional written and verbal English communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact with government agencies and academics and to professionally advocate organizational positions a plus
• Proven ability to make sound, independent judgments
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to handle many issues simultaneously
• Professional appearance and adherence to a healthy vegan lifestyle
• Fluency in Hindi
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Support for PETA India’s philosophy and the ability to professionally advocate PETA India’s positions on issues
• Commitment to the objectives of the organization