Senior Researcher

Job description

Job Type Full-time Description: Animal rights advocacy organization seeks an excellent researcher with a strong academic background, solid detective skills, the ability to follow faint trails, at least five years’ work experience, and an advanced degree preferred. This position involves researching a wide variety of topics such as crocodile farming, cattle exports, and the training and housing of captive wildlife and domestic animals exploited in entertainment and for blood banks, applying critical thinking skills, preparing analyses for review, and submitting legal and government oversight agency complaints. Must support animal rights. May involve occasional travel, field visits. Position Objective: To conduct research projects to help promote the goals of the organization Primary Responsibilities and Duties: - Thoroughly investigate complex areas of animal exploitation and abuse, and related matters, as assigned - Ensure factual accuracy and sourcing for a variety of projects related to PETA's campaign work - Consult with the information officer and others regarding research needs - Prepare analyses for review - Maintain accurate and up-to-date project information - Draft corresp...