Director, Applied Animal Behavior Research

ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; États-Unis; À distance; USD 105 000 - 112 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health coverage and benefits

Professional development

Remote-friendly with travel

Résumé du poste

ASPCA in the United States seeks a Director of Applied Animal Research to lead internal applied behavior and welfare studies for shelter dogs and cats. The role emphasizes translating research into practical, field-ready interventions and collaborating across Behavioral Sciences Team and Shelter operations.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in animal behavior, 6+ years experience, and a proven track record in leadership, research design, and science communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in animal behavior or related field required.
• Minimum 6 years of professional research experience post-PhD.
• Experience publishing peer‑reviewed research.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsabilités

• Design and manage collaborative research projects.
• Translate findings into practical applications for shelter animals.
• Lead cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholders.
• Present research outcomes to diverse audiences.
• Mentor interns and junior researchers.
• Oversee internal/external communications of research results.

Connaissances

Statistical analysis

Research leadership

Science communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Formation

PhD in animal behavior

Outils

R

Python

SPSS

Stata

Excel

Description du poste

ASPCA in the United States seeks a Director of Applied Animal Research to lead internal applied behavior and welfare studies for shelter dogs and cats. The role emphasizes translating research into practical, field-ready interventions and collaborating across Behavioral Sciences Team and Shelter operations.

The ideal candidate has a PhD in animal behavior, 6+ years experience, and a proven track record in leadership, research design, and science communication.