Responsible to lead the strategic direction and management of the Life Sciences department. This role encompasses oversight of conservation, education and research, project management, and collaboration with key stakeholders to facilitate breeding, animal exchanges and become part of European and American animal associations.

The Neuman-Lee Lab at Arkansas State University (A-State), in partnership with Dr. Sinlan (Sheila) Poo of Memphis Zoo, is seeking a motivated, organized, and independent Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on an Institute for Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) funded project. The funded work links nine zoological organizations in the United States to build a collaborative network to develop an interactive database focused on reptilian immunology. Leveraging the existing diversity of living reptilian collections, the funded project will connect zookeepers, veterinary staff, and researchers together to establish basic immunological parameters across reptilian taxa.

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The Fellow will be responsible for:

• Working closely with zoo staff from various departments and backgrounds to create a positive, collaborative, and productive cross-agency partnership 

• Analyzing samples using a variety of techniques, such as microbiocidal assays, qPCR, and flow cytometry

• Leading the development of an immunological database

• Mentoring, nurturing, and developing research capacity of graduate students and undergraduate students working on this project

• Training and building up research capacity in zoo staff (including keepers, curators, animal health staff, researchers, educators, etc.) across the collaborating institutions.

• Effectively communicating science through formal publications and scientific presentations

• Engaging in science communication with the public

• Fostering a positive, collaborative, safe, and encouraging professional environment

Based in Wellington, New Zealand, we are seeking a passionate and committed Manager to support ZAA operations on behalf of ZAA members in Aotearoa New Zealand. This role is responsible for executing the ZAA strategy within a New Zealand context, ensuring alignment with national priorities while delivering on objectives across ZAA’s strategic pillars.

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The role plays a pivotal part in building strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, including ZAA members, government agencies, and partner organisations. You will work to connect shared objectives, advocate for operational efficiencies, and help to drive meaningful conservation outcomes.

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Operating in a complex environment with multiple competing priorities, this role requires strong organisational capability, excellent communication and coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously.

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Deadline: January 14

The Assistant Director of Conservation Action oversees the planning, operations, and evaluation of Shedd’s conservation action efforts that activate people and communities to act for animals. Shedd’s conservation action work utilizes an equity lens to restore and protect natural areas, prevent future environmental degradation, and mobilize various stakeholders and communities to act for a healthier future.  

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The assistant director is responsible for managing all aspects of implementing environmental restoration projects and delivering conservation action outreach programs. Working closely with other Shedd departments, the assistant director will contribute to interdepartmental collaboration, coordinate training and education on key conservation issues, centralize important resources for conservation messaging, and track outputs and outcomes. The assistant director also manages external partnerships, playing a key role in developing new relationships and delivering on collaborative efforts with nonprofits, elected officials, businesses, community groups, and others. 

The Animal Welfare & Research Program Manager is an hourly, nonexempt position which plays a vital role on our Animal Welfare and Research (AWR) department within the Animal Care, Conservation and Research (ACCR). This role focuses on managing daily operations, program execution, and performance across multiple lab and field teams.

The Program Manager serves as a coordinator and subject-matter specialist for all assigned programs, staff, and animals under AWR’s care. They develop and implement wildlife rescue, conservation recovery, welfare, and research activities. This position works closely with external partners including state and government agencies to coordinate short- to moderate-term program goals, and internally with staff, volunteers, and other Zoo departments.

Essential Job Duties 

• Leads and supervises the daily and routine needs of AWR rescue, conservation/recovery, welfare, and other research programs, daily husbandry and care of the ex situ wildlife, staff and volunteers, and facilities within AWR, including the Biodiversity Center. 

• Plan, organize, prioritize, and manage:  

  • research as directed by Director of AWR and in coordination with Sections in ACCR and Zoo departments, welfare and research partners, governmental agencies, universities, and students 

  • multiple wildlife recovery programs onsite and in the field, developing and maintaining permitting, protocol, and regulatory compliance; biosecurity; lab and field safety; and coordinating scheduling, strategy, and logistics for collections, reintroductions, and other lab and field activities with state and federal agencies and partners 

  • regional and national rescue animal placement in coordination with Wildlife Confiscations Network and state and federal agencies, including developing and managing case-related database(s), maintaining professional relationships with law enforcement, litigators, animal facilities, and other partners, and setting short- to moderate-term program goals with AZA-WCN 

  • field programs, including coordination of staff and volunteer scheduling and performance, transportation, supplies and other resources, safety, and other logistics 

• Develop policy and protocol for new or emerging strategic opportunities in wildlife rescue and recovery, informing resource needs, logistics, and capacity 

• Maintain excellent records and inventories for the Biodiversity Building and all research, recovery and rescue programs. This includes budget and staff tracking, supply management, animal records, and permitting. 

• Facilitate maintenance, grounds, vehicle, and other work orders for the Biodiversity Center and associated program facilities and assets 

• Implement AWR/ACCR priorities as well as demonstrate the initiative and expertise to regularly find ways to make improvements in administrative processes, management, and small and large facilities projects 

• Serves as liaison between the Zoo and agencies, universities, and other AWR program partners to ensure permit, deliverables, and expectations are being met 

• Serves as a resource to AWR/ACCR, Zoo, and partners on all aspects of natural history, captive and recovery management, and welfare of the species under their care

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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is a leader in animal care, wildlife conservation, and education. We are passionate about our commitment to excellence in support of our mission of Inspiring Communities to Save Wildlife for Future Generations. The Field Conservation department has an opportunity for a full-time Director of Field Conservation to oversee all Field Conservation programs, including setting strategic direction, supervising Conservation Program Directors, and ensuring a consistent approach to project work and partnerships across all regional and international programs: Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. 

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The Conservation Science Summer Fellowship is a 12-week program in which undergraduate students work directly with a mentor from the Conservation Science team on a specific laboratory, field, and/or community-based project. During that time, the Fellow gains hands-on experience while completing their project under the supervision of a mentor and then presents their research findings to SDZWA staff, donors, and collaborators at the end of their 12-week Fellowship.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, animal care, educational, and/or field duties.

• Collect, collate, maintain, process, and/or analyze records relevant to current project.

• Prepares reports and presentations to communicate research findings.

• Collect and record data utilizing spreadsheet and database systems.

• Prepare, arrange, and maintain data.

• Manages project timelines and ensures research objectives are met.

• Collaborates with team members and stakeholders to develop and implement conservation initiatives.

Fellowships available:

1. Disease Investigations

2. Population Sustainability, Conservation Technology

3. Conservation Planning and Strategy

4. Recovery Ecology, Burrowing owl

5. Recovery Ecology, Kangaroo Rat

6. Conservation Genetics, Stem Cell

7. Conservation Genetics, Cell Culture

8. Community Engagement 

9. Plant Conservation 

10. Reproductive Sciences 

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In July of 2025 ZNE was awarded a Darwin Initiative (UK) grant covering four years, to begin in April of 2026. These funds will support a community based conservation project entitled Recovering Wildlife, Protecting Forests, and Alleviating Poverty through Community Governance, to take place in the province of Gilgit-Baltistan, in northern Pakistan.  

ZNE is the lead on this project, but implementation of the project workplan and activities will largely depend on two in-country partners, Pakistan Environment Trust (PET) and Wildlife Conservation and Development Society (WCDS).   

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Position Background: To support this project, ZNE seeks a dynamic, well-organized, hard-working, and committed team player to oversee the budget, finances, and other administrative aspects of the project, and to provide direct support to the ZNE FCD Director in managing the operations of the project. The Grants Manager provides an important support role, and duties will vary from day to day. This position requires a person who thrives in a flexible work environment, is keen to learn, and is eager to be part of a team.  

The Conservation Outreach Biologist advances the Field Conservation Department's mission through direct conservation work (field surveys, habitat restoration, etc) and through outreach that inspires landowners, stakeholders, and the public to take conservation action. The biologist will also coordinate with regional partners to ensure conservation efforts are strategically aligned across the region. This role requires maintaining detailed project records, preparing reports for partners and funders, and working flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate field work and outreach events. 

Brookgreen Gardens is seeking a highly skilled Manager of Animal Health, Records and Conservation to support veterinary operations, ensure accuracy and compliance in animal records, and coordinate wildlife initiatives across the property.

This position provides functional leadership in veterinary support, animal health documentation, regulatory compliance, and coordination of conservation initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong veterinary technician-level skills, such as assisting with exams and procedures, collecting diagnostic samples, and supporting follow-up care—combined with AZA-level records management experience and a commitment to high standards of animal welfare.

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The Manager of Animal Health, Records and Conservation reports directly to the Vice President of Zoological Collections and works closely with the consulting veterinarian, the Animal Care Supervisor, and wildlife staff to promote exceptional animal health, welfare, and organizational impact.

We seek to hire a Research Scientist 1 to join and grow with the long-standing right whale research team as part of the Kraus Marine Mammal Conservation Program. Our team has developed a low-cost, open-source, customizable smart acoustic recorder that can be deployed in different configurations to monitor signals and noise levels at sea and in New England Aquarium (NEAq) exhibits. This scientist will continue developing these systems, utilize them to make inferences about the effects of noise on marine species in different environments, and help make them broadly available to the greater research and conservation communities.

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This is a full-time (35 hours per week) position with a comprehensive benefits package. This is a two-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of extension depending on funding. Work will be conducted primarily remotely with occasional in-person meetings at both our workspace in Portland, ME and NEAq in Boston, MA. Occasional international travel may be required. Typical work hours are flexible with remote meetings occurring between 9 am – 5 pm EST Monday – Friday. A laptop will be provided, but an adequate workspace and high-speed internet connection are required as well as residence in one of the following states: MA, RI, NH, ME, NY, or VT.

The Research Assistant assists with some or all of the following tasks: the gathering and analysis of research data from the laboratory or the field; attending to the needs of animals in managed care, plants, biological samples, and/or community members. This position reports to a Supervisor level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform a variety of laboratory, diagnostic, animal care, educational, and/or field duties.

• Collect, collate, maintain, process, and/or analyze records relevant to current projects (e.g., biological samples).

• Prepare, arrange, and maintain records for sample and/or wildlife shipments.

• Collect and record data utilizing spreadsheet and database systems.

• Document, file, and maintain records.

• Maintain supply inventories and prepares purchase requisitions.

• Assist with repair and maintain of equipment and supplies.

• Learn and master project or program processes.

The Post-Doctoral Associate oversees research projects and performs a variety of assigned research and diagnostic activities, while completing post-doctoral training in a specialized area of scientific research. This position reports to Scientist level or higher in the Conservation Science & Wildlife Health department.

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WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee assigned research projects.

• Collect, process, and enters research data.

• Perform experiments and measurements.

• Interpret and analyze research results and revises procedures as necessary.

• Establish and maintain databases.

• Document research methodology and results.

• Prepare progress reports.

• Conduct and oversee investigations of study subjects.

 The Enrichment Officer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating enrichment programmes that enhance the welfare and natural behaviours of all animals in the Singapore Oceanarium. This hands-on role is crucial in upholding the highest standards of animal welfare. The officer will work closely with animal care teams to ensure that enrichment activities promote the physical and psychological wellbeing of our aquatic animals.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and maintain welfare-based assessment and enrichment programs, create tools, forms and policies, to fulfill AZA and USDA standards. 

• Oversee the implementation of the welfare and enrichment programs in areas with animals

• Work collaboratively with all animal areas and management to facilitate appropriate response to enrichment assessments, welfare assessments and concerns and improve animal wellbeing.

White Oak conserves and sustains some of the earth's rarest wild animals through innovative training, research, education, and conservation breeding programs that contribute to the survival of wildlife in nature.  The conservation programs span 600 acres along the St. Mary’s River in northeast Florida, surrounded by 17,000 acres of mixed forest and wetlands that make up the beautiful White Oak property.  Founded in 1982, White Oak leads professional efforts to improve veterinary care, develop holistic animal management techniques, and better understand the biology of critically endangered species by providing excellent care and managing conservation programs for over 30 species of imperiled wildlife in large, naturalistic habitats.      

Position Purpose: 

The Conservation and Recovery Specialist will work as part of the White Oak team to maintain exceptional standards of animal care and facility management, focusing on White Oak’s species recovery programs. The goal is to support and expand these programs to achieve conservation targets, including assisting with restoration of populations such as the whooping crane, Mississippi sandhill crane, Florida grasshopper sparrow, and American red wolf through rearing and release initiatives. While the primary focus of this position is avian recovery programs, it also involves work with other taxa, including carnivores and potentially amphibians. Experience with passerines and/or canids is preferred.

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