Associate Research Scientist (All Animals Initiative & WATR Lab) New York University

Description

This role will lead and/or collaborate on research on aquatic animal welfare and interdisciplinary science within the WATR-lab, co-managing All Animals Initiative. Key responsibilities include conducting research, writing grants, and assisting with strategic planning and coordination across scholarship, outreach, and artistic programming. The expected workload is approximately 2 days/week, including regularly scheduled lab meetings, program meetings, and strategic planning meetings.

Key Responsibilities

1. Research (WATR-lab)

• Design and execute studies on aquatic animal welfare, wild animal welfare, and climate-animal intersections.
• Maintain high standards for research ethics in alignment with Just Animal Welfare Science
• Produce manuscripts, manage special issues, and collaborate on high-impact publications.

2. Grant Writing & Fundraising (All Animals Initiative)

• Lead or support grant writing efforts (e.g., CEAP proposals).
• Identify new funding sources and co-develop applications with team
• Manage awarded grants through reporting and liaising with funders.

3. Initiative Coordination & Visioning (All Animals Initiative)

• Lead strategic planning alongside Professor Franks and team.
• Serve as Associate Director: oversee logistics, partnerships, programming milestones.

Contract Details and Timeline

• Start date: as early as September 2025 (pending administrative setup)
• Initial funding secured to January/February, renewal contingent on successful fundraising
• Part-time expectations (2 days/week; flexible based on project needs)

Salary Range

Hourly rate between $40$50/hr, based on funding availability.

In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay range for this position is $40-50/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in animal welfare science, animal behavior, environmental studies, or related field.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage cross-functional projects.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills

• Proven experience with aquatic or wild-animal research and ethics methodology.
• Strong grant writing and fundraising track record

Please submit a CV and brief cover letter to Interfolio.

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