Animal Welfare Officer | Tierschutzbeauftragte*r
Christian-Albrechts- Universität zu Kiel (CAU)
Job Summary
As an Animal Welfare Officer at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, you will play a critical role in ensuring ethical standards and legal compliance within a major research university. Your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on providing expert advice, monitoring animal welfare standards, and issuing formal statements on animal testing projects in accordance with the German Animal Welfare Act and the Animal Welfare Laboratory Animal Ordinance. You will work within a dedicated staff unit, collaborating closely with researchers to balance scientific advancement with ethical animal care. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence institutional animal welfare standards in a vibrant, international university environment. The role is particularly attractive for veterinarians looking for a stable, public-sector position (TV-L E14) that offers a high degree of responsibility, 30 days of vacation, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package including a job ticket and pension scheme.
Required Skills
Education
University degree in Veterinary Medicine with a license to practice (Approbation). A specialist veterinary certification (Fachtierarzt) is desirable.
Experience
- Professional experience in the field of laboratory animal science is highly preferred
- Experience in interpreting and applying the Animal Welfare Laboratory Animal Ordinance
- Experience in providing formal statements and evaluations for animal testing projects
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small, specialized team
Languages
Additional
- This is a full-time position (38.7 hours) based in Kiel. The role is a fixed-term maternity and parental leave cover, initially limited until August 17, 2026, with a planned extension until August 31, 2027.
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