Dolphin Research Center (DRC) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join our research group studying dolphin behavior, cognition, and welfare. DRC is a not-for-profit education and research facility, home to a family of dolphins and sea lions, located in the Florida Keys.

The successful candidate should hold a PhD in comparative psychology, zoology, animal behavior, animal welfare, or a related field. The specific area of specialization is open to negotiation. This postdoctoral position will be responsible for analyzing and publishing studies using existing long-term data sets, and will also have the opportunity to design and conduct novel observational research projects in their area of interest. The topic of the long-term data will be discussed, but might include animal personality, lateralization, husbandry, and/or social behaviors.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• a proven track record of peer-reviewed publications

• the ability to communicate scientific concepts and arguments clearly and compellingly, both orally and in writing

• an excellent understanding of study design and statistics

• the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team

The position is for one year initially, with a possibility of renewal contingent on performance and mutual satisfaction.

Starting date is flexible between June - October, 2019.

To apply, please submit the following to research@dolphins.org, with the subject line “Postdoc application”:

• a cover letter describing your motivation, research interests, experience, and goals

• your CV

• pdfs of up to 2 of your key publications or submitted manuscripts

• contact information for 2 academic references

Complete applications are due by December 1, 2018.

For further information, please contact Dr. Kelly Jaakkola at kelly@dolphins.org.