Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Non-Human Primate Research

Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Non-Human Primate Research

Department: Research Reports to: Director of Animal Welfare

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Status: Full-time

Job Purpose: This is a two-year position funded by Bailey Endowment Fund, intended to support the Zoo's Key Commitment to Research, specifically focused on scientific inquiry of non-human primates. Zoo Atlanta has a diverse non-human primate collection and holds one of the largest gorilla and orangutan zoological populations within North America.

The post-doctoral fellow will develop and conduct original research projects, with the potential to collaborate with other established researchers, both within Zoo Atlanta, and externally with other zoos, universities, or others. Opportunities to teach or co-teach courses at local universities may be available, as well as mentoring undergraduate researchers from those institutions, as well as Zoo Atlanta research interns.

This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and participate in research related to non-human primate behavior, welfare, cognition, population management, conservation, or other biological disciplines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement new studies designed to advance your field of expertise
  • Work in close association with other zoo research and animal-care staff
  • Maintain and develop collaborations with external researchers
  • Mentor undergraduate researchers and interns
  • Participate in training data collectors
  • Communicate research results in staff seminars, scientific journals, conference presentations, and popular publications
  • Work with the education department to ensure integration of research into educational programs
  • Support the Zoo's education mission through teaching
Qualifications:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Strong record of published research
  • Experience conducting research, preferably with non-human primates
  • Strong experimental design and analytical skills, especially dealing with small sample sizes
  • Experience using standard statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R)
  • Willingness to work in a dynamic environment alongside animal-management staff
  • Experience grant writing
  • Experience using technology for data collection
Education:
  • Ph.D. in biology, psychology, conservation, or related field
Driving Requirements:
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license
Work Environment:
  • Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather
  • Zoo Atlanta is open to the public 363 days out of the year, therefore, all positions at Zoo Atlanta may require employees to work some weekends, holidays and evenings
  • This position requires 40 hours per week
Requirements:
  • The fellow must be willing to support Zoo Atlanta's Vision, Mission, and Values.
  • The fellow must be willing to comply with all safety policies and procedures, including regular testing for tuberculosis, and wearing Personal Protective Equipment where/when required.
MISC: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Zoo Atlanta is an EOE and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment
Posted 2026-01-17

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