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.
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Oversight of a defined research project, including grant writing, experimental design, data collection, partner communication, student training, and related tasks.
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Oversees grant/donor funding reports and ensures proper use of financial resources to carry out research investigations.
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Develops and strengthens existing liaisons with Indigenous communities and organizations, academic, governmental and similar organizations as related to the research project.
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Supervises and/or oversees training of students assigned to the same project, including graduate and undergraduate students.
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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.
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Publishes research data in academic journals and conference proceedings.
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Provides updates of activities for board and annual reports.
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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.
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Specific interest and research experience with applying one of these disciplines to wildlife conservation and/or conservation cryobanking is an asset.
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Experience handling and processing sperm, oocytes and somatic cells is an asset.
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Must have demonstrated ability to publish results in peer reviewed journals and obtain external funding.
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Ability to prepare research papers, reports and give formal presentation to groups and individuals.
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Must be knowledgeable in the use of computerized programs and systems, including Microsoft Office 365.
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong communications skills, including excellent writing skills and the ability to speak confidently in public.
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Must have a working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS legislation.
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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.
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