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The Walt Disney Company Science Manager in Lake Buena Vista, Florida
About the Role & Team
Be part of the dynamic and innovative Science Operations team where we are part of a broader mission to Lead Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Care for animals and the environment, Connect people to nature and Conserve our natural resources.
In this leader-level role, you will provide oversight and scientific input into the Animal Care Science Strategy, focusing on behavior science. The Science team is a dynamic team consisting of experts from multiple fields focused on behavior, endocrinology, cognition, behavioral husbandry, population biology, environmental monitoring and welfare across multiple locations. The science team also works in close collaboration with the Disney Conservation team in support of conservation and science goals.
In this role, you will report to the Science Operations Manager.
What You Will Do
Lead all aspects of the development and implementation of scientific studies and operation-focused behavior monitoring
Lead the work of the Behavior team through duties including project management, data quality control, reviewing analyses and reports for accuracy and operation focus, and Cast development and mentorship
Collaborate with partners to identify and prioritize behavior studies and monitoring projects in support of operational needs
Contribute to the Science Operations team’s teaching commitments including courses designed for Animal Program Cast Members and local university students
Lead by example with an innovative and growth mindset that emphasizes the generation of novel ideas and solution oriented approaches to operational challenges
Share project findings externally in presentation and publication formats
Help build and deliver quality guest experiences that showcase the Science team’s contributions to evidence-based animal care at Disney and for the broader zoo and aquarium industry
Develop strategic goals for the Behavior team and support Science team contributions to The Walt Disney Company and Animals, Science and Environment strategic goals
Required Qualifications & Skills
Professional hands on experience conducting animal behavior research in a zoo or aquarium setting
Publication history and/or presentation experience at conferences
Validated knowledge of experimental design for zoo studies
Proficiency conducting statistical analysis of sophisticated datasets
Proven teaching experience, as well as supervising students and/or staff
Proven ability to communicate well in both written and oral formats
Excels at ability to work as part of a large team
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum five years of experience working for a zoological institution
Experience conducting research with more than one taxonomic group of animals
Experience designing and implementing welfare monitoring and animal visibility programs
Experience instructing university level courses
Work experience within The Walt Disney Company
Education
Ph.D. in Biology/Zoology/Psychology/Animal Science or related field, currently in process or completed, or equivalent experience and publication record
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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Job ID: 10097393
Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida
Job Posting Company: Walt Disney World Resort
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