Director

Animal Behavior Society; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

ASPCA is seeking a Director of Applied Behavior Research for a remote role within the United States. The position leads design and development of internal applied behavior and welfare research, collaborating across the Behavioral Sciences Team and learning initiatives while guiding committees and projects.

The ideal candidate provides strong research and analytical skills, a collaborative leadership style, and the ability to translate findings into practical applications for shelter dogs and

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Collaborative work style with ability to lead committees.
• Project management experience and oversight of teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of internal applied behavior and welfare research projects.
• Coordinate with multiple teams as subject matter expert in applied behavior science.
• Oversee learning opportunities to elevate subject matter literacy across teams.
• Travel for conferences, research studies, and field operations as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data visualization

Science communication

Job description

Director, Applied Behavior Research- Full Time, Remote Position

Jobs & Postdocs

Posted Oct 22

For more than 150 years, the ASPCA has been on the frontlines to save, transform and protect the lives of millions of animals. The Behavioral Sciences Team (BST) team plays an integral role in the ASPCA's commitment to champion good animal welfare and protect animals from cruelty. We are looking for a Director, Applied Animal Research to work on innovative internal companion animal applied behavior and welfare research projects.

Who We Are

This role is part of the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior vertical, which includes the Behavioral Sciences Team (BST), the Learning Lab (LL), and the behavior teams at all Shelter and Rehabilitation Operations (SRO) facilities. Working within and across teams, behavior professionals in the vertical share expertise, implement aligned behavior program standards and practices, and help advance the ASPCA’s strategic priorities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative internal projects and capacity-build external research efforts that inform best practices for companion animals in shelters across the nation.

What You’ll Do

Working under the supervision of the Senior Director of Applied Behavior Research, the Director of Applied Behavior Research leads the design and development of internal applied behavior and welfare research projects focused on both the ASPCA’s unique cruelty case populations and generalizable behavior interventions and welfare assessments for shelter-housed dogs and cats. In addition to strong research and analytical skills, this position requires an individual with a collaborative work style, project management experience, and the ability to lead committees and project teams in a matrix structure.

Passion for translating research findings into practical applications is essential, requiring strong data visualization and science communication skills. The Director of Applied Behavior Research supports behavior colleagues across multiple teams as a subject matter expert in applied behavior science and its methodology. The Director oversees the creation and delivery of new learning opportunities to elevate subject matter literacy across behavior teams and broader audiences within the ASPCA.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced research professional with high standards for project quality and critical thinking skills balanced by a collaborative approach, a respect for diverse perspectives and areas of expertise, and an appetite for working in cross-functional project teams. Collaborative committee work to support internal initiatives will be required, as will travel for conferences, research studies, and to support forensic behavior and field operations.

The Director, Applied Behavior Research reports to the Senior Director, Applied Behavior Research and has no direct reports.

When and Where You’ll Work

This remote-based position (which requires travel, as described below) is open to all candidates based within the United States.

The regular schedule for this position is Monday through Friday. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays based on program needs is required. Schedules are subject to change as needed by the ASPCA.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% of the time, sometimes with short notice, required

Starting pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to education, training, experience, location, business needs, internal equity, market demands or budgeted amount for the role. The target hiring range is for new hire offers only, and compensation may increase beyond the maximum hiring range based on performance over time. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. The expected hiring salary ranges for this role are set forth below and may be modified in the future.

Zone 1: $ 105,000 - $ 112,000 annually

Zone 2: $ 116,000 - $ 123,000 annually

Zone 3: $ 128,000 - $ 136,000 annually

At the ASPCA, you don’t have to choose between your passion and making a living. Our comprehensive benefits package helps ensure you can live a rewarding life at work and at home. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Affordable health coverage, including medical, employer-paid dental and optional vision coverage.
• Flexible time off that includes vacation time, paid personal time, sick time, bereavement time, paid parental leave, and 10 company paid holidays that allows you even more flexibility to observe the days that mean the most to you.
• Competitive financial incentives and retirement savings, including a 401(k) plan with generous employer contributions — we match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% and provide an additional 4% contribution toward your future each year.
• Robust professional development opportunities, including classes, on-the-job training, coaching and mentorship with industry-leading peers, internal mobility, opportunities to support in the field and so much more.

Check our website for more information on our benefits offerings.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.