FUNDING PROPOSALS

In addition to conducting our own research, CEAP supports research about environmental and animal protection at other institutions. If you might like to submit an unsolicited proposal, please follow the instructions on our unsolicited proposals page.

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“Man is a part of nature, and his war against nature is inevitably a war against himself.”
– Rachel Carson

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Administrative Aide II – Environmental Studies, Research Centers

New York, NY Spring 2026
$39.129 per hour Full Time

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Administrative Aide II to join the Department of Environmental Studies to support the Center for Mind, Ethics, and Policy (CMEP), the Center for Environmental and Animal Protection (CEAP), the Wild Animal Welfare Program (WAWP), and the Food Impact Program (FIP). This individual will perform a wide range of clerical, secretarial and general office duties including those of a confidential nature. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student and/or casual employees. Serve as a source of information to faculty, researchers, students, contractors, and other stakeholders on policies, procedures and office activities. Interact with the general public as NYU liaison and with University personnel including those at the senior level regarding general inquiries as well as specific issues and problems. Customize and/or compose letters in response to requests for information. Perform general word processing duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets. Monitor complex department budgets and/or grants.

Researcher (Full Time)

New York, NY Spring 2026
$60,000 to $70,000 Full Time

The NYU Center for Environmental and Animal Protection (CEAP) is hiring a full-time researcher to operate as a project manager for CEAP, the Food Impact Program, and the Wild Animal Welfare Program. The Researcher will conduct research and manage projects related to environmental and animal protection, while engaging stakeholders within and beyond academia. Successful candidates will have a background in research, project management, or both.

Assistant Research Scholar (Part Time)

New York, NY Spring 2026
$30-$50 per hour Part Time

The NYU Center for Environmental and Animal Protection (CEAP) is currently seeking a part-time research assistant (RA) to assist with a number of ongoing projects. The Assistant Research Scholar will assist with multidisciplinary research projects through research, writing, editing, formatting, references, and more. Successful candidates will be curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working across research and policy contexts.

PAST OPPORTUNITIES

There are no past opportunities.