Research Scientist

Job Description:
• Lead or contribute to multiple projects that strengthen the invertebrate welfare research ecosystem
• Create a comprehensive, searchable husbandry database documenting species-specific care practices for research and captive invertebrate populations
• Produce short, peer-reviewed syntheses on welfare-relevant topics including anesthesia, enrichment, and humane endpoints
• Develop a library of concise, classroom-ready materials that introduce welfare concepts for standard laboratory and field contexts
• Manage the IWRS Early Career Committee, coordinating activities and supporting emerging researchers in the field
• Produce an annual synthesis documenting research activity, institutional developments, and welfare practice trends across the invertebrate welfare community

Requirements:
• PhD in entomology or a closely related discipline (e.g., ecology or biology)
• Strong written communication skills and ability to synthesize scientific literature
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects
• Prior work on invertebrate welfare, animal welfare science, or related ethical considerations in invertebrate research (desired)
• Project management experience, particularly coordinating collaborative research initiatives (desired)
• Science communication skills, including translating technical content for diverse audiences (desired)
• Experience teaching undergraduate entomology or related coursework (desired)

Benefits:
• Health insurance stipend
• Three weeks of paid vacation

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