Endocrinology Lab Volunteer

The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s Center for Species Survival in Front Royal, Virginia, is seeking a volunteer to conduct literature reviews of existing and new publications and articles. The volunteer will assist with research on allostatic load in chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas and elephants by cataloging articles on allostatic load biomarkers and maintaining a database of relevant articles, as well as completing other data management tasks as needed. The volunteer will gain experience in animal physiology research, understand data collection and systematic literature review, and become familiar with the primary analyses of allostatic load and physiological welfare.

The Center for Species Survival is a leader in the study of rare and endangered species. Its staff is diverse, with specialties in reproductive physiology, endocrinology, cryobiology, embryology, molecular biology and behavior. Staff scientists have pioneered important concepts in reproductive biology for threatened and endangered species and created new conservation tools.

Volunteers must be able to commit to at least one shift per week for a minimum of six months. Shift times are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday (weekend days not available). Please note that this volunteer opportunity is office-based and does NOT involve working with animals.