Research Associate - London

Research Associate - Wildlife Veterinarian (Full-Time / 5 Months Fixed-Term Contract) - London

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

The Institute of Zoology, the research arm of the Zoological Society of London, affiliated to University College London, invites applications for a wildlife veterinarian (Research Associate).  The jobholder will join a team which conducts wild animal disease surveillance to investigate the impact of interventions, such as conservation translocations, on the health of populations, through disease risk analysis, pathological studies and clinical investigations, in partnership with Natural England (and with support from the Peoples Trust for Endangered Species and Pensthorpe Conservation Trust).  A disease risk analysis is required for hen harrier reintroduction and the successful applicant will perform this analysis.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake disease risk analysis and determine parasite complement to prevent the introduction of alien organisms.
• To receive reports of sick and dead hen harriers, and other wild animals to the DRAHS project and to organise the submission of carcases for post-mortem examination.
• To carry out health examinations on hen harriers, and advise on procedures where necessary.
• To carry out pathological investigation, select and arrange follow-up diagnostic tests as may be required and interpret the test results in order to reach a diagnosis of disease.
• To communicate with collaborators, including arranging meetings, and represent DRAHS.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

Have a veterinary qualification and either:

• (i) a postgraduate qualification in wild animal health and experience in the veterinary care of captive and/or free-living wild animals, or
• (ii) at least one years’ experience in the veterinary care of captive and /or free-living wild animals.
• The post-holder must be a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
• A driving license is essential and a clean driving license would be an advantage.

 
Please Note: The post is available immediately and is for 5 months in the first instance.  There is a possibility that the post will continue on a part-time basis from May 2018. The role will require flexible hours (including some weekend and evening work) and Unsocial and flexible working hours and travel within the United Kingdom will be necessary.
              
To Apply
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