This page contains information on job postings, training, and funding opportunities that may be of interest to our members. These are not associated with SCAS, so please direct any queries to the relevant person/body via the links provided.
Research Associate in Feline Population Studies (UK)
Closing Date: Thursday 3rd October 2024
- University of Bristol
- Work pattern: Full time
- Grade: I/ Pathway 2
- Salary: £37,099 – £42,978 per annum
- Required: PhD qualification in animal behaviour, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, biological science, epidemiology, statistics or related subject and have previously undertaken animal behaviour, welfare, demographic and/or epidemiological studies.
The holder of this post will work on a domestic cat population related project in collaboration with Cats Protection. The aim of the project is to increase our current understanding of the domestic cat population in UK shelters and develop a methodological strategy for a population census. More info here.
Fundraising Development Co-ordinator (UK/Hybrid)
Closing Date: Friday 11th October 2024
Fostering Compassion are looking for a Fundraising Development Co-ordinator to assist during this exciting stage of growth for the charity. You will be responsible for increasing donations, submitting grant applications and diversifying the charity’s income streams. You will be tasked with increasing unrestricted and restricted income for the charity through a variety of sources and forming new and innovative partnerships for income generation and developing new opportunities. More info here.
20 hours per month – work pattern flexible by agreement, home working acceptable with visits to office when required. £14 per hour (gross). 1 year Fixed Term Contract.
Please send CV to Fostering Compassion, 1d Cockburn Halls, Ormiston, East Lothian, EH35 5JB or email to lesley@fosteringcompassion.org
Assistance Dog Programme Training and Development Coordinator at Medical Detection Dogs (UK)
Your primary responsibility is to oversee the training and development of Trainee Assistance Dog Trainers and Instructors to ensure they have the right skills and up to date knowledge on ADI/ ADUK policies to ensure the dogs are well-prepared to assist individuals with disabilities, thereby enhancing their independence and quality of life. Within this role, you would also be responsible for inducting all new starters allocated to our bio detection dog department, giving an overview of our Assistance Dog Programme so they have a good understanding.
LOCATION: Great Horwood, Buckinghamshire
SALARY: £33K – £37K
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
TO APPLY – Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk
More info here: https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/work-for-us-2/
Assistance Dog Training Coordinator at Medical Detection Dogs (UK)
This role requires someone with the skills, experience, and passion to take responsibility for organising and monitoring the Assistance dog training team. The successful candidate will ensure that the team of Assistance Dog Trainers develop our puppies and young dogs to ensure they receive the highest standard of socialisation and training, thereby maximising their chances of becoming a Medical Alert Assistance Dog. They will also play a role in the training and development of less experienced members of the team.
LOCATION: Great Horwood, Milton Keynes
SALARY: £28K – £32K
JOB TYPE: Full-time, Permanent
TO APPLY – Please send your current CV with covering letter (no longer than one A4 sheet) stating why you would like the role to hr@medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk
More info here: https://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/work-for-us-2/
Canine Partners are hiring! (UK/hybrid)
Canine Partners have 2 vacancies: 1) Senior Partnerships Manager and Dog 2) Trainer/Behaviorist. Deadline 9 August.
https://careers.caninepartners.org.uk/jobs
Research Consultancy Opportunity (UK)
Battersea and StreetVet are looking to enhance their well-established partnership to improve the situation of pets and their owner’s experiencing homelessness. They are commissioning research from organisations and individuals to help fill knowledge gaps with robust data and evidence about the issue of pets and homelessness in the UK.
A budget of up to £10,000 is available.
Note deadline for proposals is 5th July 2024 (5pm).
See link to access the brief: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7209645815089307648/
Volunteer with Canine Partners, UK
- Canine Partners (UK) have a variety of volunteer roles working with Puppies and Dogs!
- A great way to serve communities, and can lead to getting paid roles in the field.
- More info here
ASPCA Research Grants (US only)
- Call closes: Sun. June 30, 2024, 11:59 p.m. ET
- Awards up to $20,000-30,000
- US institutions only
- More info here
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) Research Grant
- Award: up to $150,000
- Deadline for applications: 8 July 2024
- This call for proposals is open meaning the subject can be any professional field, any type of participant and any type of equine involved in a mutual interaction.
- More info here
Postdoc in companion animal behaviour, training, and welfare at Virginia Tech, USA
- Salary: $53,550-$65,000 or commensurate with experience
- Applications are being accepted until position is filled.
- Qualifications: Applicants must have completed their PhD by the starting date of the position.
- Start date: August 2024
- More info here