Postdoctoral Fellow

Job summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for overseeing a defined research project, including grant writing, experimental design, and data collection. They will also manage partner communications, train students, and publish research findings in academic journals.

Job details

Team: Reproductive Sciences Rate of Pay: $60,000 per year Category: Career Pathways Program (Non-Permanent) Duration: Starting ASAP, approx. 2 years. Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Number of Positions Open: 1 Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people, animals, conservation science and traditional knowledge to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife. Apply Online by September 18, 2026. Position Purpose: The Postdoctoral Fellow, Wildlife Science is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing investigative research and communication related to a defined research project in a subject of interest to the TZ Science Teams (Reproductive, Veterinary, Welfare, Nutrition, and Species Recovery Sciences). This position will assist and provide support in implementing the Strategic Plan. CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Oversight of a defined research project, including grant writing, experimental design, data collection, partner communication, student training, and related tasks. * Oversees grant/donor funding reports and ensures proper use of financial resources to carry out research investigations. * Develops and strengthens existing liaisons with Indigenous communities and organizations, academic, governmental and similar organizations as related to the research project. * Supervises and/or oversees training of students assigned to the same project, including graduate and undergraduate students. * Communicates results of research project to project stakeholders, Zoo staff, volunteers, and the public, and interacts with the media as a subject matter resource as needed. * Publishes research data in academic journals and conference proceedings. * Provides updates of activities for board and annual reports. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: * Must possess a PhD (preferably no more than 2 years post-graduation) from a recognized institution in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cryobiology, Biomedical Engineering. * Specific interest and research experience with applying one of these disciplines to wildlife conservation and/or conservation cryobanking is an asset. * Experience handling and processing sperm, oocytes and somatic cells is an asset. * Must have demonstrated ability to publish results in peer reviewed journals and obtain external funding. * Ability to prepare research papers, reports and give formal presentation to groups and individuals. * Must be knowledgeable in the use of computerized programs and systems, including Microsoft Office 365. * Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong communications skills, including excellent writing skills and the ability to speak confidently in public. * Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS legislation. * Must be able to work weekends and holidays. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate may be required to provide a police reference check and/or driver’s abstract, at their own expense as a condition of employment. Candidates may be required to take a written and/or practical examination relevant to the position. YOUR TORONTO ZOO VALUES THE IMPORTANCE OF INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PRACTICES AND STRIVES TO CREATE A WORKPLACE THAT REFLECTS AND CELEBRATES THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CITY. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU REQUIRE SPECIFIC ACCOMMODATIONS TO BE IN PLACE BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS. YOUR TORONTO ZOO RESPECTS THE PRINCIPLES OF EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION AND SEEKS TO MODEL THESE PRINCIPLES IN ALL THAT WE DO. WE ARE COMMITTED TO FOSTERING AN INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES FEEL RESPECTED, SUPPORTED AND VALUED. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT REPRESENTS THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR GUESTS AND OUR COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN CONTRIBUTE TO ENHANCING OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION. APPLICATIONS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED FROM RACIALIZED PERSONS/PERSONS OF COLOUR, INDIGENOUS/ABORIGINAL PEOPLE OF NORTH AMERICA, PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES, LGBTQ2S+ PERSONS, AND WOMEN. YOUR TORONTO ZOO MAKES ANIMAL WELL-BEING A PRIORITY IN EVERYTHING WE DO, RESPECTING WILDLIFE, CARING FOR OUR TEAM, GUEST AND COMMUNITY. WE ARE A WELCOMING PLACE TO VISIT, VOLUNTEER, AND WORK, UNITED BY A SHARED COMMITMENT TO CONSERVATION, CONNECTION, AND RECONCILIATION. WE BLEND SCIENCE AND TRADITIONAL KNOWLEDGE TO PROTECT SPECIES AND THEIR HABITATS, AND WE INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN US AS GUARDIANS OF WILD, ACTING TOGETHER TO ENSURE WILDLIFE AND WILD SPACES THRIVE. THIS JOB POSTING IS FOR AN EXISTING VACANCY WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION. 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What you’ll do

The Postdoctoral Fellow is responsible for overseeing a defined research project, including grant writing, experimental design, and data collection. They will also manage partner communications, train students, and publish research findings in academic journals.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cryobiology, or Biomedical Engineering, preferably obtained within the last two years. Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills are required, along with knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• caring · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• enthusiastic · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Interpersonal · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• expense · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Grant writing
• Experimental design
• Data collection
• Student training
• Research project management
• Indigenous community liaison
• Scientific communication
• Public speaking
• Technical writing
• Microsoft Office 365
• Occupational health and safety
• WHMIS
• Cryobiology
• Biology
• Biomedical engineering
• Wildlife Science
• Microsoft 365
• Research Papers
• Wildlife Conservation
• Conservation Science
• Planning
• Research
• Artificial Intelligence
• Reconciliation
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomedical Sciences
• Strategic Planning
• Communication
• Data Collection
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Grant Writing
• Interpersonal Communications
• Journals
• Operations
• Project Stakeholders
• Research Experiences
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Writing
• Investigation
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Science & Research
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Education
• Postdoctoral Fellow
• Biomedical Scientist
• Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists