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Katie Cronin, PhD
@katieacronin.bsky.social
Tweets about animal welfare & job opportunities in the field. Scientist & writer interested in the experiences of animals & how they can thrive in our care. katherinecronin.net
This is going to be a great meeting, bringing together experts from different industries to apply science to improve animal lives. (And, they offer travel grants!) Abstract submission open. #AnimalWelfare #Zoo #Farm #LabAnimal #CompanionAnimal #Science #Advocacy
📢 Registration & abstract submission are now open for UFAW’s Centenary Conference 2026.

As UFAW marks its centenary, we invite you to join this 3-day conference to explore the latest developments in #animalwelfarescience.

Further details and submissions: scienceforanimalwelfare2026.org
January 20, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Looking for a masters in primatology? Northern Illinois University's Prof Leila Porter & Mitch Irwin are seeking students for next year!
www.niu.edu/clas/anthropology
#primates #gradschool #lemurs #tamarins #nutrition
December 15, 2025 at 2:53 AM
#job opportunity in #zoo #animalwelfare at Oakland Zoo! Work with some progressive thinkers and be involved in wildlife rescue, conservation recovery, welfare, and research activities. @oaklandzoo.bsky.social #AZA @animalopps.bsky.social

www.oaklandzoo.org/employment/a...
Animal Welfare & Research Program Manager | Oakland Zoo
www.oaklandzoo.org
December 9, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Familiar with fundraising, enjoy working across teams, and aligned with PETA's vision? If so, this might be a good gig for you. Senior Strategic Initiatives Lead. Remote. #jobs #animals #advocacy
www.peta.org/about-peta/w...
Join Our Team | PETA
Are you smart, hard-working, and ready to help animals full-time? If so, we are hiring!
www.peta.org
December 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Reposted by Katie Cronin, PhD
🚨Job Alert plz RT!

Johns Hopkins Psych & Brain Sciences is looking for a new colleague using behavioral or computational approaches to study cognition!

We are excited about many areas of (esp higher) cognition in human adults, children, or nonhuman animals

Open-rank

apply.interfolio.com/178146
December 2, 2025 at 2:54 AM
#PhD opening for a project on wild & captive #animalwelfare, related to heat stress and climate change @bristoluni.bsky.social with Dr. Benjamin Lecorps!

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
@aspca.org is hiring a Director, Shelter Behavior Science. Guide shelter behavior programs nationwide—setting standards, training teams, managing staff, supporting cruelty cases, and advancing practices. #dogs #animalwelfare #animalbehavior. #job
careers.aspca.org/search/jobde...
Director, Shelter Behavior Science at ASPCA
ASPCA is Hiring! Search available jobs or submit your resume now by visiting this link. Please share with anyone you feel would be a great fit.
careers.aspca.org
November 30, 2025 at 2:30 AM
#PhD and Research Assistant positions @uni-goettingen.de and @primatenzentrum.bsky.social ... macaques, empathy, infrared thermography, field work... it's all there! Apps due 18-20 Dec, details in the original post & thread. #primates #animalbeahvior
Come and join our lab! We have TWO fully funded PhD positions AND a paid field assistant opportunity in our Behavioral Ecology group @uni-goettingen.de & @primatenzentrum.bsky.social. Projects will be part of @rtg2906-curiosity.bsky.social & @sfb1528.bsky.social!!
Details in thread. Please re-post!
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Want to prepare for a #career in #zoo animal behavior & welfare? @northcarolinazoo.bsky.social is offering a 2-year, funded Masters-level graduate position in collab with @ncstate.bsky.social. Apps due Jan 1. #aza #animalwelfare

www.aza.org/jobs?job=49214
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 PM
New animal welfare position within AZA! @zoonewengland.bsky.social is hiring an Animal Wellbeing Advisor to oversee their #animalwelfare and enrichment programs @franklinparkzoo.bsky.social & @stonezoo.bsky.social in Boston. #zoo #job #captivewildlife

zoonewengland.bamboohr.com/careers/367
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
PhD opportunity in #animalbehavior at the University of Bristol, @bristoluni.bsky.social.
📢Two fully-funded #PhD opportunities to work with us:

Topic: Social monitoring & manipulation

UK-domiciled black-heritage scheme: tinyurl.com/aja54nr6

NERC DLTP: tinyurl.com/4jfy47pp

Cosupervisors: #PatrickKennedy @ljnbrent.bsky.social
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
#bioacoustics #mammals #fieldwork
November 22, 2025 at 3:08 PM
#Job in #animalwelfare at University of Rhode Island!
Tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Animal Health and Welfare. Focus on farm, companion, or zoo/captive wildlife. #academic @universityofri.bsky.social

jobs.uri.edu/postings/15931
November 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Re-reading some classics and was reminded of this figure from Whiten et al.'s 1999 Nature paper. Drove the point home and stuck with me for decades. Cooperation across seven field sites to identify cultural variants in wild chimpanzees. Oldie but a goodie. #chimps #animalbehavior
November 20, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Just shared a new post — reflections from Japan on animal welfare, culture, and connection. There’s a quick personal update too. Love to hear your reactions. Hope you enjoy and pass it along!

katherinecronin.net/blog/japan
Aigo and Animal Welfare in Japan — Katherine Cronin, Ph.D
Exploring how Japan’s concept of aigo—love and protection for animals—reveals the cultural roots of compassion and generates shared global questions in animal welfare.
katherinecronin.net
October 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Minnesota Zoo is hiring an Animal Behavior & Wellbeing Specialist to work on their animal welfare team! A new position, bachelors-level with at least 3 years experience. Apply by Oct 28.
#job #animalwelfare #zoo #captivewildlife #aza

www.aza.org/jobs?job=48841
October 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Reposted by Katie Cronin, PhD
Oklahoma State Department of Biology is hiring an assistant professor in comparative biology (very broadly defined)! We have a great department, come join us. And please spread the word. jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/assista...
Assistant Professor of Biology - Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Campus OSU-Stillwater Contact Name & Email Dr. Michael Reichert, [email protected] Work Schedule TBD Appointment Length Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice Hiring Range $85,000 - $8...
jobs.okstate.edu
October 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
What an honorable title! @okstate.edu is hiring a Temple Grandin Endowed Professor in Applied Animal Behavior & Well-Being. 75% research 25% teaching.
#job #phd #animalwelfare #agriculture #farmanimalwelfare
jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/temple-...
Temple Grandin Endowed Professor (Assistant/Associate) in Applied Animal Behavior and Well-Being - Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Temple Grandin Endowed Professor in Applied AnimalBehavior and Well-Being Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural ResourcesOklahoma State University – Stillwater, Oklahoma The Department of Anim...
jobs.okstate.edu
October 17, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Update! It's the hour where the organization receiving the most unique contributions earns extra. If you were considering donating, now is a good time!
October 7, 2025 at 7:14 PM
On this #GivingDayforApes, could you help bring #chimps Emma, Chicco & Charlie to Chimfunshi to live a social life in the forest? If donating is not for you, please R/T. Thank you! 🥰🐵
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/Help-C...
Support Air transport for Emma, Chicco and Charlie on Giving Day for Apes
Three rescued chimps could finally move to their forever home. You can make their journey possible.
www.givingdayforapes.org
October 7, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Unexpected inspiration hit after listening to Jane Goodall yesterday - I tried to capture it in my latest blog post:
katherinecronin.net/blog/jane
Inspiration from Jane — Katherine Cronin, Ph.D
Inspired by Jane Goodall’s visit to Chicago, this reflection shares lessons on hope, wisdom, and caring for our planet and each other. A personal take on how Jane’s message of compassion and action ca...
katherinecronin.net
September 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Reposted by Katie Cronin, PhD
🔍NEW STUDY examines undergraduate attitudes towards animal welfare science and implications for teaching.

🔗 Read the full open access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
August 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Reposted by Katie Cronin, PhD
At World Animal Protection presents The Walrus Talks The Power of Animals, seven expert speakers will discuss how a sustainable future is shaped by how we treat animals.

Join us on September 23, in Toronto or online. #Canada #AnimalProtection #AnimalWelfare www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...
August 21, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Hunter College (CUNY) is hiring a tenure-track Asst. Prof. in Animal Cognition/Behavior (Fall 2026 start).
Teaching + mentoring in the Animal Behavior & Conservation MA program + psych undergrad.

#AcademicJobs #AnimalBehavior #Cognition

🐒🐦🐘

Apps due Oct 1: tinyurl.com/hunter-animal
Jobs | City University of New York
tinyurl.com
August 21, 2025 at 8:28 PM