JOB TITLE: Ecohealth Project
Coordinator, Davee Center for Epidemiology and Endocrinology
DEPARTMENT: Conservation and Science
REPORTS TO: Director, Davee Center
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
GENERAL SUMMARY
Lincoln Park Zoo is seeking applicants for an
EcoHealth Coordinator within the Davee Center for
Epidemiology and Endocrinology. The successful
candidate will coordinate and participate (to
varying degrees) in a broad variety of research
activities within the health-related scientific
disciplines within the Department of Conservation
and Science. The Ecohealth project coordinator
will also serve as a conduit between the Davee
Center and the zoos Urban Wildlife Institute, as
well as maintaining a large number of external collaborative partners.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS
· Organization and coordination of
multiple large-scale EcoHealth projects;
· Communication - written and oral - with
a vast array of collaborative partners (local and
national government agencies, nongovernmental
organizations, foundations, universities as well
as the AZA zoological community and general public); and
· Assist with epidemiological and
endocrinological research where appropriate,
including potential laboratory and field settings.
SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS
· Support implementation and coordination
of existing and new AZA disease surveillance and
monitoring programs (Avian Influenza,
Tuberculosis and West Nile Virus), and other AZA
based projects, in conjunction with all partners;
· Organize and manage a biomaterial
archiving system in a laboratory setting;
· Develop publications, reports, websites
and newsletters in conjunction with appropriate LPZ staff/departments;
· Assist with administrative duties for
the Davee Center including but not limited to
meeting planning, budgetary duties, travel planning and word processing.
· Advise volunteers and interns when appropriate;
· Attend Lincoln Park Zoo and/or Davee
Center foundation-related activities as necessary; and
· Perform other duties as assigned by the director of the Davee Center.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
· Demonstrate a basic understanding of
ecology, epidemiology and endocrinology for
collaborative purposes (active research in these disciplines is preferred);
· Possess expertise in the specific areas
covered in essential job functions;
· Possess strong computer (Microsoft
Office including excel, access, word and
powerpoint), organizational (project management)
and communication skills (written and spoken); and
· Demonstrate a commitment to wildlife
conservation through management of wild and
captive populations, and willingness to
participate in the departments team approach to
conservation research projects.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
· Preference of Masters degree, MPH or
BS with experience in the scientific disciplines
of ecology, epidemiology or a closely related biological discipline.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
· Experience participating in and/or
leading large collaborative projects/workshops;
· Experience supervising volunteers, interns and/or assistants; and
· Broad training in statistical study design and analysis.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
· Must be able to work up to 10 weekends per year.
Send application, resume, copies of college
transcripts and letter of interest to:
Human Resources Department
Lincoln Park Zoo
2001 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60614