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About the Role
The Toronto Zoo is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Wildlife Science to plan, organize, and implement research and communication related to a defined research project. This role will support the development of an ethical framework for Indigenous partnerships within the National Wildlife Cryobank's governance framework.
Responsibilities
- Oversight of a defined research project, including grant writing, experimental design, data collection, partner communication, and student training.
- Oversee grant/donor funding reports and ensure proper use of financial resources.
- Liaise with Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, and Wildlife Science teams.
- Develop and strengthen existing liaisons with Indigenous communities, organizations, and academic/governmental bodies.
- Supervise and/or oversee training of students assigned to the project.
- Communicate research results to various stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, governments, organizations, Zoo staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Publish research data in academic journals and conference proceedings.
- Provide updates of activities for board and annual reports.
- Actively seek external funding for the research project.
Requirements
- Must possess a PhD (preferably no more than 2 years post-graduation) from a recognized institution in Indigenous studies, Indigenous law, Indigenous governance and co-governance arrangements, data sovereignty, or applied intercultural ethics.
- Specific interest and research experience with applying one of these disciplines to wildlife conservation and/or conservation cryobanking is an asset.
- Curiosity and ability to listen, learn and adjust within a fluid multidisciplinary environment will be an asset.
- Must have research experience with techniques related to the Science Team functions.
- Must have demonstrated ability to publish results in peer-reviewed journals and obtain external funding.
- Ability to prepare research papers, reports, and give formal presentations.
- Must be knowledgeable in the use of computerized programs and systems, including Microsoft Office 365.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong communications skills, including excellent writing skills and the ability to speak confidently in public.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS legislation.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- The successful candidate may be required to provide a police reference check and/or driver’s abstract.
- Candidates may be required to take a written and/or practical examination.
Skills
- Research
- Communication
- Grant writing
- Experimental design
- Data collection
- Partner communication
- Student training
- Financial resource management
- Liaison
- Relationship development
- Supervision
- Public speaking
- Academic publishing
- Report writing
- External funding acquisition
- Microsoft Office 365
- Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act
- WHMIS legislation
- Indigenous studies
- Indigenous law
- Indigenous governance
- Data sovereignty
- Applied intercultural ethics
- Wildlife conservation
- Conservation cryobanking
Location
- Toronto
Work Type
- Full-time
- Contract
Experience Level
- Postdoctoral
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $60,000 per year
About the Company
- The Toronto Zoo is a dynamic organization committed to protecting wildlife.
- The Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.
- The Toronto Zoo values the importance of inclusive recruitment practices and strives to create a workplace that reflects and celebrates the rich diversity of our city.
- The Toronto Zoo respects the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to model these principles in all that we do.
- The Toronto Zoo is committed to fostering an inclusive workforce where all employees feel respected, supported and valued.
- The Toronto Zoo strives to create an environment that represents the rich diversity of our guests and our community.
- The Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in everything we do, respecting wildlife, caring for our team, guest and community.
- The Toronto Zoo is a welcoming place to visit, volunteer, and work, united by a shared commitment to conservation, connection, and reconciliation.
- The Toronto Zoo blends science and traditional knowledge to protect species and their habitats.
- The Toronto Zoo invites others to join us as guardians of wild, acting together to ensure wildlife and wild spaces thrive.
Equal Opportunity
- Encourage applications from all qualified individuals who can contribute to our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Applications are especially encouraged from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous/Aboriginal people of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and women.