Conservation Research Scientist — Program Lead

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance seeks a Researcher II to develop programs for scientific research and supervise research operations within Conservation Science & Wildlife Health. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and interpretation for conservation projects and collaborating on independent and joint studies.

The position reports to Scientist level or higher and focuses on advancing biological and social science research with diverse partnerships and funding streams,

Responsibilities

• Oversee and conduct data collection, analysis, and interpretation of results applied to conservation programs; publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Plan, design, organize, supervise, and conduct independent and collaborative projects.
• Develop scientific research programs in a specialized field of study.
• Determine study subjects, research parameters and methodology, and cost requirements.
• Evaluate funding sources and obtain necessary funding and establish research.
• Coordinate with animal care and veterinary staff regarding sample collection, disease trends, and reproductive status; provide...

Job description

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance seeks a Researcher II to develop programs for scientific research and supervise research operations within Conservation Science & Wildlife Health. The role involves leading data collection, analysis, and interpretation for conservation projects and collaborating on independent and joint studies.

The position reports to Scientist level or higher and focuses on advancing biological and social science research with diverse partnerships and funding streams,