Functietitel: Population Biologist

Functieomschrijving:
Job Description The position of EAZA Population Biologist is initially for a fixed one year contract period with the option to extend. He/she will work for the Collection Coordination and Conservation department and reports to the Collection Coordination and Conservation Manager. The EAZA Population Biologist’s main role is assisting EAZA Taxon Advisory Groups (TAGs) and breeding programmes (EEPs and ESBs) with defining goals and setting population management targets, producing long-term management plans for EEPs and providing technical population management advice, as such contributing to achieving increasingly sustainable populations for EAZA. The EAZA Population Biologist has line management responsibility for an Assistant Population Biologist. Duties and Responsibilities Population management • Provide population management advice to TAGs, in particular in the framework of Regional Collection Plans. • Provide population management advice to EEPs and ESBs both strategically (goal setting, master planning) and to day-to-day questions related to population management software and interpretation of data analyses. • Coordination of quick population assessments as part of the EEP evaluation process, ensuring a qualitative assessment of each programme. • Contribute to the development of new population management tools and the integration of new science (e.g. molecular genetics) into existing breeding programme structures. • Contribute towards increased integration of EAZA’s ex situ conservation (breeding) activities with those of zoos in other regions as well as with in situ conservation (breeding) needs and priorities. • Teach in the EAZA Academy Breeding Programme Management Courses. • Provide liaison to the EAZA Population Management Advisory Group (EPMAG) and the EAZA Group on Zoo Animal Contraception (EGZAC). • Line management responsibilities for the Assistant Population Biologist. General • Contribute to various ongoing tasks in the Collection Coordination and Conservation department as appropriate and needed. • Where relevant, assist with preparation related to conferences and other general tasks in the office; • Contribute to ensuring the communication and publication of related information to the membership (e.g. by publication in eNews, Zooquaria, EAZA website, Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research, etc.); Required Qualifications and Experience Education • The EAZA Population Biologist will be educated to a minimum of Master (MSc) degree level or equivalent. A degree in a related discipline such as zoology or biology is required. Experience Candidates must have a minimum of five years’ relevant work experience. Work experience including small population management and breeding programme management is essential; • Candidates must have experience with small population management theory and tools (SPARKS, PMx, ZIMS); • Candidates must have a proven track record in project management and working in a multidisciplinary team environment; • A proven ability in public speaking is essential; • Experience with meeting facilitation will be a distinct advantage; • Experience with standard office word processing and spreadsheet packages is essential; • Experience with managing staff is beneficial; Skills • The ability to work effectively to deadlines and under pressure is paramount; • Excellent project management skills; • Fluent written and spoken English is essential. The ability to communicate in another European language is preferred; • The ability to think strategically and creatively; • The ability to initiate new ideas and take the initiative in response to challenges and opportunities; All applications are to be sent by email by 24 July 2016, addressed to Mr. Danny de Man, Collection Coordination and Conservation Manager of EAZA (danny.de.man (at) eaza.net).

Minimumloon: 0

Uren per week: 38-38

Werkgever Naam: European Association of Zoos and Aquaria

Werkgever adres: Plantage Kerklaan 38

Vorm van contact: Mr. Danny de Man

Hoe toe te passen: 0

abstractJV_invalidRequiredLanguages: EN-6

Job korte beschrijving: Biologen, botanici, zoölogen e.d.

Land: Nederland

Regio: Groot-Amsterdam

Contractduur: Tijdelijk

Contract type: Voltijds

Verplicht onderwijs: Hoger onderwijs, ook universitair

Ervaring: Tussen 2 en 5 jaar

Bron van jobaanbieding:
UWV WERKbedrijf, Openbare diensten voor arbeidsvoorziening, Nederland

Rijbewijs: Nee

Salaris munt: EUR

Loontijdvak: Per maand

Salaris belastingen: Bruto