Oferta de trabajo en una organización internacional por el bienestar animal (Viena, Austria)

FOUR PAWS is an international animal welfare organisation with Headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and has offices in more than 10 other countries. Founded by Heli Dungler in 1988, the organisation strives for improvements in animal welfare through sustainable campaigns and projects. FOUR PAWS focuses on animals that are directly under human influence, for example stray dogs and stray cats, farm animals, wild animals and companion animals kept in inappropriate housing. FOUR PAWS aims to help animals in need directly and quickly.

We are searching for a positive thinking personality with great affinity to animal welfare as soon as possible:

Co-worker Science Unit (m/f)

Fulltime / Vienna Headquarters

Main duties:

• Supporting with continuous desktop research concerning scientific animal welfare knowledge, legislation and political situation for Wild Animals, Companion Animals, Farm Animals on national and international level
• Designing, implementing and supervising an International Monitoring System for relevant scientific topics
• Developing and maintaining of a database for FOUR PAWS internal knowledge management
• Communicating and negotiating with stakeholders (e.g. scientists)
• Participating in the development of new innovative scientific cooperation projects and platforms
• Writing press releases, statements and scientific papers concerning AW relevant subjects and FOUR PAWS projects as well as representing the Science Unit to the external world in alignment with Director of Science Unit including the participation in national and international congresses
• Providing organisational, logistical and technical support to the Director of Science Unit

Requirements:

• Education in the field of Zoology, Biology, Veterinary, Agriculture, Animal Behavior Science or related fields (university degree advantageous)
• Affinity to scientific work
• Existing personal network in the scientific field desirable
• Experienced with Microsoft Office and statistical programs
• Experienced in writing scientific papers
• Proficient in English
• Willingness to travel
• Excellent communication skills and social competence

What we offer:

• A dynamic and pleasant working environment in a motivated team
• A fully integrated and respectful partnership within an international organization
• An attractive working place with technically advanced infrastructure located close to the center of Vienna **with the great chance to experience the rich culture and history of Austria
• Work experience in Headquarters of an international organization

We offer you a gross salary of minimum EUR 37.000,- per year, depending on your qualifications, skills and professional experience.


Are you looking for such an opportunity?

We look forward to meeting you!


Please send your application in English, preferably via email, to sabine.hartmann@vier-pfoten.org