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Join us as we generate groundbreaking science on wild animal welfare.
Wild Animal Initiative produces and supports science that investigates the many unanswered questions in wild animal welfare. As scientists, we seek a better understanding of the positive and negative experiences that animals face in the wild. Our core mission: to grow a flourishing scientific field that will sustain wild animal welfare research long into the future.
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Upcoming positions
Services Coordinator: This role will help researchers connect, grow, and thrive in wild animal welfare science. You'll manage our Discord community, launch our annual mentorship program, and coordinate the workshops and events that make our field more accessible. This remote role is ideal for academic coordinators, program managers, or community builders who want to support research communities in a mission-driven setting. The position opens soon! Add yourself to our talent database if interested, or email hiring@wildanimalinitiative.org to refer great candidates.
