Remote Director, Applied Behavior Research | Animal Welfare

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 105,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

Remote work across the United States

Flexible paid time off

Retirement plan with employer match

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Director, Applied Behavior Research to lead innovative research across the United States, focusing on companion animals and shelter welfare. The role combines research design, data analysis, and strategic collaboration to translate findings into practical animal-care improvements.

The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and education across professional audiences while offering remote work from anywhere in the United States.

Qualifications

• PhD in an animal behavior-related discipline is required.
• Minimum six years of professional research experience post-PhD.
• Proven record of peer-reviewed publications and presentations.
• Strong knowledge of research methods and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and lead applied animal behavior and welfare research projects.
• Identify opportunities and oversee interdisciplinary studies with rigorous standards.
• Define objectives, scope, timelines and coordinate stakeholders across teams.
• Translate findings into practical insights for shelters and leadership.
• Mentor researchers, share knowledge, and support organizational learning.

Skills

Applied animal behavior

Leadership

Scientific communication

Data analysis

Grant writing

Project management

Education

PhD in animal behavior or related field

Tools

R

Python

SPSS

Stata

Job description

Jobgether is seeking a Director, Applied Behavior Research to lead innovative research across the United States, focusing on companion animals and shelter welfare. The role combines research design, data analysis, and strategic collaboration to translate findings into practical animal-care improvements.

The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and education across professional audiences while offering remote work from anywhere in the United States.