Faunalytics Is Seeking A Research Scientist

Faunalytics is now accepting applications for our Research Scientist position!

Faunalytics’ Research Scientists play an integral role in our small team by conducting original research studies (including study design, data analysis, and reporting/presenting results) and supporting animal advocates via our direct support services. We’re looking for candidates with research expertise and a deep commitment to animal protection. Read on to learn more about the position and how to apply!

Research Scientist

• Reports to: Research Director
• Status: Full-time preferred
• Hours: 40 hours/week, flexible
• Location: Remote (open to residents of any country with preference given to work hours that overlap with Eastern Standard Time)
• Rate of pay: USD $42,000 to $50,000 (depending on experience and education)
• Benefits: Ten (10) paid vacation days, ten (10) paid holidays, eight (8) paid sick days, health care stipend, equipment stipend, and paid professional development opportunities.
• Deadline: Apply by January 31, 2021.

Overview

Faunalytics is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that empowers animal advocates with access to the research and data they need to reduce animal suffering. With our small team, we conduct essential research, maintain an online research library, and directly support advocates and organizations in their work to save lives.

We’re looking for great researchers with a wide range of backgrounds and types of experience. As a Research Scientist, you will work closely with the Research Director on Faunalytics’ original research program. This includes conducting research, as well as helping us communicate that research to the public, and providing direct support to advocates.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Designing rigorous scientific studies
• Managing data collection
• Analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
• Communicating results to a lay audience via written reports, infographics, oral presentations, media interviews, online forums, and more

Secondary responsibilities include:

• Supervising volunteer researchers and data analysts
• Writing grant applications and research proposals
• Communicating with and providing direct support to animal advocates, academics, and other stakeholders
• Occasionally assisting with non-research tasks

Essential Qualifications

Candidates must have…

• Three or more years of experience leading primary research projects
• Experience conducting primary research in one of the following areas: psychology, economics, sociology, communications, applied statistics, or a related field
• A strong understanding of research methods in their field
• A strong understanding of statistical principles and methods that apply to their field
• A clear commitment to animal protection and Faunalytics’ mission
• Proficiency with a statistical software package
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance multiple responsibilities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work remotely with limited oversight 

Preferred Qualifications

If you have any of these qualifications, please make sure to let us know in your cover letter or résumé. If you don’t have them, please apply anyway as long as you’re willing to learn!

• PhD, PhD candidates, or Masters degree preferred but not required
• Proficiency with R
• Experience communicating research findings to a lay audience
• Experience with Qualtrics or other survey programming tools
• Familiarity with animal advocacy groups and campaigns
• Familiarity with Effective Altruism and/or Effective Animal Advocacy
• Commitment to a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunities

At Faunalytics our mission is to empower the animal protection community, and that means supporting advocates from all backgrounds and walks of life. We celebrate diversity in the movement, we’re committed to promoting diversity within our organization, and we believe that animal advocacy will be stronger when equity and inclusion are priorities. We strongly encourage women, people of the global majority, LGBTQ+ individuals, persons living with disabilities, and people of varied socioeconomic backgrounds and national origins to apply for this position.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, size, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policy is available here.

How to apply: Please email the following to [email protected], with the subject line “[YOUR LAST NAME] – Research Scientist Application”:

• Cover letter
• Application form (download it here)
• Résumé

Please make sure that you clearly indicate how you possess all essential qualifications in your application materials, address whichever preferred qualifications you have, and any additional strengths or advantages you could bring to Faunalytics.

All applications will be processed in strict confidentiality. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please. We sincerely thank all candidates for their time and interest.