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
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🚨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
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
🚨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
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
#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...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
December 3, 2025 at 5:19 PM
#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...
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
@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...
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
@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...
careers.aspca.org/search/jobde...
#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!
Details in thread. Please re-post!
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
#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
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
www.aza.org/jobs?job=49214
November 25, 2025 at 4:21 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
www.aza.org/jobs?job=49214
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Recruiting a PhD student to join us at Univ Canterbury (Christchurch, NZ) to study how people perceive animal minds & how those perceptions shape moral concern, behaviour, & policy. Scholarship info:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/abo...
Rolling review starts Dec 2025 • Flexible Feb–July 2026 start
www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/abo...
Rolling review starts Dec 2025 • Flexible Feb–July 2026 start
November 19, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Recruiting a PhD student to join us at Univ Canterbury (Christchurch, NZ) to study how people perceive animal minds & how those perceptions shape moral concern, behaviour, & policy. Scholarship info:
www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/abo...
Rolling review starts Dec 2025 • Flexible Feb–July 2026 start
www.canterbury.ac.nz/research/abo...
Rolling review starts Dec 2025 • Flexible Feb–July 2026 start
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
zoonewengland.bamboohr.com/careers/367
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 AM
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
zoonewengland.bamboohr.com/careers/367
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
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
PhD opportunity in #animalbehavior at the University of Bristol, @bristoluni.bsky.social.
#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
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
#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
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
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
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
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
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
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
katherinecronin.net/blog/japan
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
#job #animalwelfare #zoo #captivewildlife #aza
www.aza.org/jobs?job=48841
October 17, 2025 at 7:22 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
#job #animalwelfare #zoo #captivewildlife #aza
www.aza.org/jobs?job=48841
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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, michael.reichert@okstate.edu
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
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...
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-...
#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
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-...
#job #phd #animalwelfare #agriculture #farmanimalwelfare
jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/temple-...
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!
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...
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 7:14 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!
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...
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
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...
www.givingdayforapes.org/story/Help-C...
Unexpected inspiration hit after listening to Jane Goodall yesterday - I tried to capture it in my latest blog post:
katherinecronin.net/blog/jane
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
Unexpected inspiration hit after listening to Jane Goodall yesterday - I tried to capture it in my latest blog post:
katherinecronin.net/blog/jane
katherinecronin.net/blog/jane
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
🔗 Read the full open access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
August 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🔍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
🔗 Read the full open access article here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
#AnimalWelfareScience #AnimalWelfare
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...
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
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...
Join us on September 23, in Toronto or online. #Canada #AnimalProtection #AnimalWelfare www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...
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
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
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
Teaching + mentoring in the Animal Behavior & Conservation MA program + psych undergrad.
#AcademicJobs #AnimalBehavior #Cognition
🐒🐦🐘
Apps due Oct 1: tinyurl.com/hunter-animal
Great opportunity* for a primatologist to lead #LincolnParkZoo Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes in Chicago! #animalwelfare #primates #animalwelfare #job #PhD
*first-hand knowledge ;)
apply here: shorturl.at/0502P
learn about the Fisher Center here: shorturl.at/Ejahn
*first-hand knowledge ;)
apply here: shorturl.at/0502P
learn about the Fisher Center here: shorturl.at/Ejahn
August 14, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Great opportunity* for a primatologist to lead #LincolnParkZoo Fisher Center for the Study and Conservation of Apes in Chicago! #animalwelfare #primates #animalwelfare #job #PhD
*first-hand knowledge ;)
apply here: shorturl.at/0502P
learn about the Fisher Center here: shorturl.at/Ejahn
*first-hand knowledge ;)
apply here: shorturl.at/0502P
learn about the Fisher Center here: shorturl.at/Ejahn
Mentioning PETA can spark some strong feelings, but this #job could be a great fit for a researcher looking to contribute to a powerful organization working for #animals.
Senior Researcher, remote, applications due Aug 14.
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
Senior Researcher, remote, applications due Aug 14.
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
FSAP and PETA - Senior Researcher
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, a...
recruiting.paylocity.com
July 31, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Mentioning PETA can spark some strong feelings, but this #job could be a great fit for a researcher looking to contribute to a powerful organization working for #animals.
Senior Researcher, remote, applications due Aug 14.
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
Senior Researcher, remote, applications due Aug 14.
recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/J...
Zoos often house solitary species together due to space or visitor goals. But what does that mean to the animals? We studied “solitary” red-footed tortoises and found changes in behavior as group size grew—suggesting their reptile roommates mattered. #LincolnParkZoo #animalwelfare
shorturl.at/IBBBZ
shorturl.at/IBBBZ
July 31, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Zoos often house solitary species together due to space or visitor goals. But what does that mean to the animals? We studied “solitary” red-footed tortoises and found changes in behavior as group size grew—suggesting their reptile roommates mattered. #LincolnParkZoo #animalwelfare
shorturl.at/IBBBZ
shorturl.at/IBBBZ
#Chicago resident who wants to learn more about protecting #primates? Join me and #LincolnParkZoo colleague Maureen Leahy to discuss at this this Chicago Public Library event on Aug 20!
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68375...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68375...
Captive Primate Safety Act: Article Discussion with Lincoln Park Zoo scientists
PLEASE NOTE: This program will be held at the Lincoln Park Zoo at the Regenstein Macaque Forest conference room, which is north of Eadie Levy's Landmark Cafe. A CPL staff member will be stationed at t...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com
July 27, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#Chicago resident who wants to learn more about protecting #primates? Join me and #LincolnParkZoo colleague Maureen Leahy to discuss at this this Chicago Public Library event on Aug 20!
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68375...
chipublib.bibliocommons.com/events/68375...
Great summary of how primate pet ownership harms the animals, regardless of owner intentions. #primates #notapet
www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...
www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...
Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down
For most pet primates in the United States, life is marked by chronic stress, malnutrition and illness — if they survive at all. A bill in Congress would aim to make ownership of captive primates ille...
www.npr.org
July 27, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Great summary of how primate pet ownership harms the animals, regardless of owner intentions. #primates #notapet
www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...
www.npr.org/2025/07/26/n...