Head of Animal Care and Animal Training — Universität Zürich
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 51 days ago
Role overview
Institute of Neuroinformatics at the University of Zurich Job as of now
The University of Zurich maintains various zoo-like wild animals within the framework of research projects.
In the quality of animal husbandry, animal care and animal welfare, the University of Zurich plays a leading international role in the field of research.
- Institute of Neuroinformatics at the University of Zurich Job as of now
- The University of Zurich maintains various zoo-like wild animals within the framework of research projects.
- The position offers the opportunity to further develop existing processes, to clearly structure responsibilities and, together with an interdisciplinary team of animal care professionals, researchers and students, to implement high standards in animal welfare, animal care and research practice.
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Main responsibilities
- The position offers the opportunity to further develop existing processes, to clearly structure responsibilities and, together with an interdisciplinary team of animal care professionals, researchers and students, to implement high standards in animal welfare, animal care and research practice.
What the company offers
- Our employees benefit from diverse and attractive offers.
Application process
- Please apply via our job portal www.jobs.uzh.ch. Work on UZH
Company and context
- In this role, you take over the professional and organizational management of a team of animal care providers:innen .
- At the same time, you are mainly responsible for the training of animals, work practically in animal care and shape the further development of our husbandry, care and enrichment programs.
- They lead and coordinate a team of 3-5 animal keepers: professional and organizational.
- They train animals in the context of animal care and behavioral research, especially with positive reinforcement.
- They plan work processes, priorities and assignments in the animal care team.
- They develop clear routines, standards and documentation processes for animal care, training and enrichment.
- They are responsible for the conception, implementation and ongoing improvement of a species-appropriate and varied enrichment program.
- They observe, assess and document animal behaviour, health and welfare.
- They work closely with researchers, veterinarians, animal welfare officers and other internal bodies.
- They provide practical assistance in animal care, including feeding, cleaning and care of facilities.
Additional details
- Institute of Neuroinformatics at the University of Zurich
- Occasional assignments outside the usual working hours and on weekends are expected and are part of the regular working hours. A training in animal care or a comparable qualification.
- You can respond to the needs of employees, researchers and external bodies Good oral English skills;
- Written English skills are helpful for reading documents.
- Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html Work-life compatibility
- Childcare at the kihz Foundation of UZH and ETH Learning and development
- Various further education offers from UZH and the Canton of Zurich Language Centre of UZH and ETH Zurich
- Lunch check card with food contribution from UZH
- Special conditions at the Akademische Sportverband ASVZ Free Seasonal Flu Vaccinations Relaxation in the Relax Uniturm Mobility: car sharing, car rental, parking
- Digitalization: devices, programs, mobile subscriptions Conditions of employment Public employment for most UZH employees International Services Support offers for people from abroad
Notes and original content
- Job as of now
- Occasional assignments outside the usual working hours and on weekends are expected and are part of the regular working hours.
- What you bring
- A training in animal care or a comparable qualification.
- You can respond to the needs of employees, researchers and external bodies
- Good oral English skills;
- Find out more at: https://www.uzh.ch/en/explore/work.html
- Work-life compatibility
- Childcare at the kihz Foundation of UZH and ETH
- Learning and development
Questions about this listing
What salary does Universität Zürich offer for this role?
Universität Zürich lists CHF 124'000 - 173'000 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Universität Zürich offer?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
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