Research Associate

2 days ago

Westminster, United Kingdom The Zoological Society of London Full time

Overview:
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL), a charity founded in 1826, is a world-renowned centre of excellence for conservation science and applied conservation. ZSL’s mission is to promote and achieve the worldwide conservation of animals and their habitats. This is realised by carrying out field conservation and research in over 50 countries across the globe and through education and awareness-raising at our two zoos, ZSL London Zoo and ZSL Whipsnade Zoo, inspiring people to take conservation action.

Role Profile:
**Please Note**:This is a 20 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, available immediately. The role will require flexible hours (including some weekend and evening work), and unsocial and flexible working hours and travel within the United Kingdom, and possibly overseas, will be necessary.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

- To undertake disease risk analysis and determine parasite complement to prevent the introduction of alien organisms.
- To carry out and advise on, disease risk management and post-release health surveillance
- To carry out health examinations and advise on procedures where necessary
- To carry out pathological investigation, select and arrange follow-up diagnostic tests as may be required, interpret the test results in order to reach a diagnosis of disease and report on the findings.
- To write reports for collaborators and scientific publications
- To communicate with collaborators, including arranging meetings, and represent DRAHS.

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Person Specification:

- Veterinary qualification and a postgraduate qualification in wild animal health and experience in the veterinary care of captive and/or free-living wild animals.
- Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
- A driving license is essential and a clean driving license would be an advantage.

**Experience in the following would be advantageous**: pathological examinations; fieldwork; project management; outreach and public engagement; writing scientific papers and popular science articles; digital media communication (website and social media); plus in addition an interest in wildlife epidemiology, pathology and conservation of wildlife

**What do we offer?**

“Work Your Way”: We empower people to work from where they work best. We believe work is something we do and not a place we go. Our offices have become important places for collaboration and social connection but are no longer our main place of work.

You will have access to a blended programme of Wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program as well as regular webinars and activities around mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. The opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to improving diversity and inclusion.

Other benefits include 25 days holiday, life assurance, pension, complimentary zoo tickets with a 30% discount in shops and online, subsidised canteen, enhanced paternity and maternity leave, season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership and access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.

Ultimately, you’ll know that you’ll help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct.

To Apply:

- The Zoological Society of London is a charity registered in England and Wales: no. 208728._

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