Science Manager

Job ID 10097393 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Sep. 05, 2024

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"I didn't think it was possible that something I did for fun - telling sports stories through stats - could become my job until I came here."

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Be part of the dynamic and innovative Science Operations team where we are part of a broader mission to Lead Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Care for animals and the environment, Connect people to nature and Conserve our natural resources.

In this leader-level role, you will provide oversight and scientific input into the Animal Care Science Strategy, focusing on behavior science. The Science team is a dynamic team consisting of experts from multiple fields focused on behavior, endocrinology, cognition, behavioral husbandry, population biology, environmental monitoring and welfare across multiple locations. The science team also works in close collaboration with the Disney Conservation team in support of conservation and science goals.

In this role, you will report to the Science Operations Manager.

What You Will Do

Lead all aspects of the development and implementation of scientific studies and operation-focused behavior monitoring
Lead the work of the Behavior team through duties including project management, data quality control, reviewing analyses and reports for accuracy and operation focus, and Cast development and mentorship
Collaborate with partners to identify and prioritize behavior studies and monitoring projects in support of operational needs
Contribute to the Science Operations team’s teaching commitments including courses designed for Animal Program Cast Members and local university students
Lead by example with an innovative and growth mindset that emphasizes the generation of novel ideas and solution oriented approaches to operational challenges
Share project findings externally in presentation and publication formats
Help build and deliver quality guest experiences that showcase the Science team’s contributions to evidence-based animal care at Disney and for the broader zoo and aquarium industry
Develop strategic goals for the Behavior team and support Science team contributions to The Walt Disney Company and Animals, Science and Environment strategic goals

Required Qualifications & Skills

Professional hands on experience conducting animal behavior research in a zoo or aquarium setting
Publication history and/or presentation experience at conferences
Validated knowledge of experimental design for zoo studies
Proficiency conducting statistical analysis of sophisticated datasets
Proven teaching experience, as well as supervising students and/or staff
Proven ability to communicate well in both written and oral formats
Excels at ability to work as part of a large team

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum five years of experience working for a zoological institution
Experience conducting research with more than one taxonomic group of animals
Experience designing and implementing welfare monitoring and animal visibility programs
Experience instructing university level courses
Work experience within The Walt Disney Company

Education

Ph.D. in Biology/Zoology/Psychology/Animal Science or related field, currently in process or completed, or equivalent experience and publication record

Additional Information

Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life! This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

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