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Research Officer
- Jobs | Early Career
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Banham Zoological Gardens
- Banham, Norfolk, UK
- Posted
2 years ago
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Banham Zoological Gardens
Research Officer
- Jobs | Early Career
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Banham Zoological Gardens
- Banham, Norfolk, UK
- Posted
2 years ago
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Banham Zoological Gardens
Overview
Research Officer £20,000 – £22,800 – 37.5 hours a week (5 shifts a week Monday – Sunday availability) Banham Zoo – Banham
Main duties and key responsibilities
- To manage an active and dedicated research programme through co-ordinating in house research projects and supporting visiting researchers to Banham Zoo and Africa Alive
- To manage and implement ZSEA’s animal welfare audits
- Seek out and form strong collaborations with local and National academic institutions to further strengthen ZSEA’s research programme
- Work closely with the Conservation department to research and evaluate conservation projects
Key Tasks
- Oversee all ZSEA research projects, from projects undertaken by external students and academics to developing and implementing an in-house research programme that benefits the welfare of the animals in our care
- Manage animal welfare assessments across both ZSEA Animal Management departments
- Assist the Conservation Manager and Conservation Officers to evaluate conservation projects and assist in drawing up best practice guidelines
- Manage data acquired through annual BioBlitz’s and provide assistance to the Conservation Manager in developing protocols for site habitat assessments and biodiversity action planning
- Actively seek out connections and partnerships with academic institutions to further enhance the research programme
- Assist other departments with developing research projects and evaluating programmes, such as Conservation Education and Animal Keepers who are undertaking courses with a research element
- Ensure ZSEA is exceeding research expectations through communications with BIAZA/EAZA and the relevant committees and working groups
Qualities and Skills
- Hold a BSc/MSc in an animal related science with experience of planning, implementing, assessing and writing research projects
- A demonstrable understanding of animal behaviour and welfare needs with an emphasis on zoo animals
- A passion and enthusiasm for the natural world and the role research has to play in ensuring modern zoos demonstrate their impact and value for the betterment of global biodiversity
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively under your own initiative and as part of a team, to work under pressure with a positive attitude and also to enthuse and engage others
- Experience working with a range of external academic and conservation organisations
- Excellent presentation skills and experience of delivering engaging presentations to a wide variety of audiences
- Experience in using technologies suitable for the strong delivery of successful research work, with excellent written skills, and the ability to develop resources
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to communicate effectively