Early-Career Population Biologist — Hybrid, Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free zoo admission

Free on-site parking

Event ticket discounts

LPZooU training and staff events

Health Savings Account contributions

Green office environment

Job summary

Lincoln Park Zoo offers a unique opportunity to contribute to population management across AZA institutions. You will analyze pedigree and demographic data, collaborate with SSPs and SAFE programs, and help shape breeding and transfer recommendations.

The role includes presenting findings, training staff, and occasional travel to conferences. Ideal candidates bring a master's-level background in population biology, strong data analysis skills in R, and experience with zoo population management

Qualifications

• Masters in population biology, conservation, or related field.
• Experience with zoo/aquarium population management preferred.
• Strong communication and written/oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pedigree databases for analysis and perform standard demographic and genetic analyses.
• Develop breeding and transfer recommendations for SSPs/SAFE programs.
• Lead writing and publication of population analyses and reports.
• Facilitate meetings with program leaders and partners.
• Provide training on population management topics to staff and visitors.
• Travel to AZA conferences and contribute to software development.

Skills

Population biology

Data analysis

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Programming with R

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in biology/conservation

Tools

R

MS Office

ZIMS for Studbooks

PMx

PMCTrack

Job description

Lincoln Park Zoo offers a unique opportunity to contribute to population management across AZA institutions. You will analyze pedigree and demographic data, collaborate with SSPs and SAFE programs, and help shape breeding and transfer recommendations.

The role includes presenting findings, training staff, and occasional travel to conferences. Ideal candidates bring a master's-level background in population biology, strong data analysis skills in R, and experience with zoo population management