"Associate Research Scientist (All Animals Initiative & WATR Lab)"

This role will lead and/or collaborate on research on aquatic animal welfare and interdisciplinary science within the WATR-lab, co-managing All Animals Initiative. Key responsibilities include conducting research, writing grants, and assisting with strategic planning and coordination across scholarship, outreach, and artistic programming. The expected workload is approximately 2 days/week, including regularly scheduled lab meetings, program meetings, and strategic planning meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Research (WATR-lab)
  • Design and execute studies on aquatic animal welfare, wild animal welfare, and climate-animal intersections.
  • Maintain high standards for research ethics in alignment with Just Animal Welfare Science.
  • Produce manuscripts, manage special issues, and collaborate on high-impact publications.
• Grant Writing & Fundraising (All Animals Initiative)
  • Lead or support grant writing efforts (e.g., CEAP proposals).
  • Identify new funding sources and co-develop applications with team.
  • Manage awarded grants through reporting and liaising with funders.
• Initiative Coordination & Visioning (All Animals Initiative)
  • Lead strategic planning alongside Professor Franks and team.
  • Serve as Associate Director: oversee logistics, partnerships, programming milestones.

Contract Details and Timeline

Start date: as early as September 2025 (pending administrative setup).
Initial funding secured to January/February, renewal contingent on successful fundraising.
Part-time expectations (2 days/week; flexible based on project needs).

Salary Range

Hourly rate between $40–$50/hr, based on funding availability.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree in animal welfare science, animal behavior, environmental studies, or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Proven experience with aquatic or wild-animal research and ethics methodology.
• Strong grant writing and fundraising track record.

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