Required/Preferred Qualifications
Skills needed include:
Data gathering and documentation;
Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills;
Written communication;
Oral communication; and
Being able to work under tight timelines.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to conduct risk assessments can be obtained in a number of disciplines.
Applicants should have advanced knowledge in one or more of these areas: animal agriculture, veterinary medicine, economics, epidemiology, statistics, mathematical modeling, policy analysis or operations research.
Mastery of epidemiology, disease ecology, economics, statistics or other related discipline is required to substantially contribute to the development of methods and models, and accomplishment of trade risk analyses and domestic regionalization strategies.
Professional knowledge of risk analysis methodology and principles is required to substantially contribute to the development of methods and models, and accomplishment of trade risk analyses and domestic regionalization strategies.
Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of software for relational databases, spreadsheets, statistical and risk analysis modeling.
Skill in communicating effectively both in oral presentations and in writing for the purpose of: (1) conveying results, recommendations and options of analyses to decision makers, (2) presenting seminars and training sessions, (3) publishing articles in professional journals.
Well developed interpersonal skills required to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities
The incumbents(s) will work with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Risk Analysis Team staff in preparing proactive risk assessments for use during Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. These assessments are designed to expedite issuing movement permits during outbreaks and to simplify response planning and operations. General duties include:
*Collaborating with representatives of involved industries, other federal and state agencies, and other researchers in preparing proactive risk assessments;
*Developing plans for conducting these risk assessments;
*Carrying out and documenting the work;
*Writing up the results; and
* Presenting the results to APHIS staff and other interested parties.
Program/Unit Description
The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) in association with the Centers for Epidemiology & Animal Health (CEAH), a division of United States Department of Agriculture's Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service is recruiting to fill two Analyst positions.
CAHFS and CEAH are collaborating to develop public-private partnerships to produce risk assessments for use during an emergency. These analyses are technically challenging and the methodologies are still in development. The results of the analysis must be scientifically defensible so that they can withstand questions and challenges and still be usable to decision-makers during an emergency. UDSA Veterinary Services has placed the responsibility for developing and applying these methodologies at CEAH in order to benefit from the multidisciplinary approach available through resident expertise in veterinary medicine epidemiology, economics, statistics, policy analysis, and computer technology. The person(s) occupying this position will provide the technical expertise in epidemiology disease ecology or a related discipline in the development and application of risk analysis methods and models to support emergency response planning and related activities. These assessments represent a major innovation in how APHIS prepares for outbreaks are a significant program within the agency.
These positions will be based in Fort Collins, CO.
Full benefits will be provided through the University of Minnesota, no relocation expenses will be provided for this position.
Starting Hourly Rate: DOQ, Range of $70,000 - 95,000
Application Instructions
Please apply online via the Employment System atLeadership role in the Biosecurity Surveillance Group
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand is responsible for the leadership of the NZ biosecurity system. It encompasses facilitating international trade, protecting the health of New Zealanders and ensuring the welfare of our environment, flora and fauna, marine life and Maori resources. The MAFBNZ Post Border Directorate leads pest and disease surveillance, incursion and pest management activities within NZ.
Team Manager (Animal)
The Biosecurity Surveillance Group plays a key role in the biosecurity system; leading and managing surveillance programmes to detect arrivals of new pests or diseases, demonstrate our pest and disease freedom status and supporting and advising industry and other agencies undertaking surveillance.
As the Animal Team Manager you will report to the Biosecurity Surveillance Group Manager. This key role provides effective team leadership and ensures the annual work plan is effectively implemented. You will be responsible for contributing to and implementing the Biosecurity Surveillance Strategy that is currently under development, and for improving systems and capability and managing stakeholder relations.
To be successful you will need strong operational management and leadership experience. You will be able to demonstrate experience in managing key relationships, prioritising and planning team projects, assigning tasks, analysing technical issues, financial management and business systems improvement.
This position offers a great opportunity to play a key role in ensuring New Zealand has the best possible biosecurity system to protect what we all value now and into the future.
The position is based in Wellington, New Zealand's centre of government and the world's southernmost capital city. It's also New Zealand's cultural capital; home to the internationally acclaimed Te Papa museum, hosts the renowned biennial Festival of the Arts, and has more cafes per capita than New York! The city is situated alongside the spectacular Wellington Harbour and surrounded by natural beauty. From the central business district, it is only a quick drive to find stunning countryside and rugged coastlines. Wellington has more sunshine hours than London and less rainfall than Auckland. So if your interested in moving to the land of the long white cloud (and the long weekend), where the sheep outnumber the people 12:1, contact Nicola Waters, nicola@capitalrecruitment.co.nz or Jacqui Jago, jacqui@capitalrecuitment.co.nz or +64 4 978 6622.
Closing date 25th July 2008
INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK RESEARCH INSTITUTE
POST DOCTORAL SCIENTIST
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
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Who we are: The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works for poverty reduction through sustainable livestock livelihoods. Based in Africa, we employ more than 700 staff from over 40 countries, who work in partnerships and alliances with hundreds of organizations in developed and developing countries, including some of the finest universities and research institutions in the world. To find more about ILRI, please visit our Website at http://www.ilri.org/. We provide a gender and diversity-friendly work environment, and we particularly encourage women and developing country professionals to apply.
The project: An exciting new project applies epidemiology, microbiology, economics and social science to the problem of zoonotic disease transmitted through food. Working with university, NGO and government partners in 7 countries it innovates to develop practical approaches for reducing the burden of disease, rigorously evaluating these and disseminating strategies that can make a difference to consumer health and producer livelihoods.
Your role: As Project Coordinator, you would be responsible for leading and supervising all elements of this project. You will receive support and technical backstopping from the scientists on the ILRI team overseeing implementation and be encouraged and helped to strengthen your research skills, develop practical tools and guidelines, and co-author peer-reviewed publications. Specifically, the job will involve:
- Managing relations with partners in developing countries and advanced research institutes in Europe
- Supporting post-graduate research projects and organizing training in risk-based approaches
- Designing and implementing impact assessment
Your background: The successful candidate will have
· A Ph.D. or equivalent in veterinary epidemiology/microbiology or related food safety discipline
· Worked and managed programs in developing countries
· Strong English language written and spoken skills, knowledge of French and Portuguese an advantage
Your appointment: Your appointment will be for an initial period of 2.5 years. You will be based in Nairobi at the ILRI head office, with considerable amount of travel. ILRI offers salary in US dollars, competitive with other international organizations working in African Development. An attractive benefits package includes generous home leave, housing and transportation support, support for private education of school-age children, and full medical and life insurance.
Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of three professional referees to the Human Resources Manager, ILRI, P.O. Box 30709 00100, Nairobi, Kenya; Telephone: 254-2-4223000; Fax: 254-2-4223001; e-mail: recruit-ilri@cgiar.org by 31st July 2008 . The title and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelope mailed, or on the fax or email application. Screening of applications will continue until the post is filled.
ILRI is an equal opportunity employer and is keen to further diversify its staff in terms of both gender and nationality.
Qualified women and professionals from developing countries are particularly encouraged to apply.
Two Graduate Positions in Animal Welfare available in Fall 2008
Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CANADA
1. Transportation of animals for slaughter in Canada: current practice, welfare issues and regulatory control
Graduate stipend of $18,500 per year for 2 years
Funded by the Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada and the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre
This project will use epidemiological methods to conduct a survey of journeys undertaken by animals destined for slaughter and will survey welfare issues related to transportation. The student will be based within the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre under the supervision of Dr Michael Cockram <http://www.upei.ca/awc/>http://www.upei.ca/awc/. The student will receive epidemiological support from Dr Ian Dohoo, Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research <http://www.upei.ca/%7Ecver/index.html>http://www.upei.ca/~cver/index.html. Analyses of the enforcement of animal welfare regulations and statutes related to animal transportation will be conducted with the support of Prof Vaughan Black, Dalhousie Law School, Dalhousie University, Halifax <http://law.dal.ca/Faculty/Full_Time_Faculty/Bios/Vaughan_Black/index.php>http://law.dal.ca/Faculty/Full_Time_Faculty/Bios/Vaughan_Black/index.php
2. Welfare issues associated with the transport and slaughter of horses
Graduate stipend of $18,500 per year for 3 years
Funded by the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre
This study will survey the journeys of horses transported for slaughter in Canada. The welfare of horses after transport and relationships between journey characteristics and the welfare of the horses on arrival will be examined. The management of the horses during handling and slaughter will be observed and pre-existing conditions will be identified post-mortem.
The student will be based within the Sir James Dunn Animal Welfare Centre under the supervision of Dr Michael Cockram http://www.upei.ca/awc/, but will also undertake field work. The student will receive epidemiological support from Dr Ian Dohoo, Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research http://www.upei.ca/~cver/index.html.
Information about graduate research http://www.upei.ca/avc/grad_programs_info
at the Atlantic Veterinary College (http://www.upei.ca/avc/info), University of Prince Edward Island (http://upei.ca/futurestudents/graduate)
The Master of Science program is normally a two year program involving a minimum of four graduate courses and a research project leading to a thesis. The Doctor of Philosophy is normally a three year program (after completion of an MSc degree) and involves some additional course work plus a more extensive, independent research project and thesis. The possibility exists for students to enrol initially in an MSc program and subsequently transfer to a PhD.
If interested, please contact Dr Michael Cockram http://www.upei.ca/awc/
Email mcockram@upei.ca or Tel. 1-902-566-6785.
The Department of Clinical Sciences, Section for Veterinary Epidemiology, invites applicants for a one-year (with possibility for prolongation) full-time postdoctoral position in the field of companion animal epidemiology.
The research will be based on existing secondary databases and possible areas of research are specific diseases, as well as association studies between disease phenotypes and breeds of dogs. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary group and to develop a research program within the research area of companion animal epidemiology. The position is for one year, starting October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is negotiated individually.
Eligibility and qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in veterinary medicine or another relevant area, with experience in analytical epidemiology, and a strong interest in research in companion animals. The applicant should have good communication skills and proven skills in both oral and written scientific English.
Documents that should be included in the application: CV, publication list, PhD diploma, copies of no more than five publications. A short description (2-4 pages) of previous research, current research interests and other activities of relevance for the position. Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least two referees should be included. All application documents should be written in English.
Further information: Department chair- Björn Ekesten-+46-(0)18 67 13 68 bjorn.ekesten@kv.slu.se
Professor - Ulf Emanuelsson- +46-(0)18 67 18 26 ulf.emanuelson@kv.slu.se
Senior lecturer- Agneta Egenvall +46-(0)70-3799544 Agneta.Egenvall@kv.slu.se
Please mark your application with reference number 2279/08 and submit it to the Registrar of SLU, P.O. Box 7070, S-750 07 Uppsala, Sweden, or registrator@slu.se
no later than 15 august, 2008
The Department of Veterinary Sciences and Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL) at the University of Wyoming, are seeking a veterinary epidemiologist for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Veterinary Sciences at the assistant professor level. Responsibilities of this position will entail approximately 35% commitment to professional service (animal disease investigation), 20% teaching and advising, 40% research, and 5% extension, University and public service. Minimum qualifications include a DVM with at least 3 years of specialized training and/or experience in veterinary epidemiology. A PhD in epidemiology or a closely related discipline and with several years experience in animal disease investigation may be considered. Strong preference will be given to candidates who possess both the professional and research degrees, and who have broad knowledge of diseases of domestic animals and wildlife and livestock production systems.
The successful candidate will conduct and/or participate in animal disease investigations from a base in the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory and provide biostatistical consultation to other faculty in the department, college and university as needed. This position is highly collaborative, and the ability to work cooperatively is a must. Likely collaborators include the Wyoming Departments of Health and Agriculture, the Wyoming State Livestock Board, USDA-APHIS, Wyoming Geographical Information Science Center, and the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. He/she must be proficient in both oral and written presentation and will be expected to present relevant animal disease data to livestock producers, professional (continuing education) audiences and the general public. He/she must also be able to work with livestock producers, wildlife biologists, etc. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop an extramurally funded research program in the candidate’s area of interest that complements existing programs in the Department and College of Agriculture. Special emphasis is placed on spontaneous diseases that occur at the wildlife/livestock interface.
Teaching responsibilities include developing and teaching a 3 credit hour Epidemiology course, for the UW interdepartmental Microbiology program, and guest lectures in other courses taught by the Department or College.
Laramie, population approximately 29,000, is located in a scenic, semi-rural intermountain region of southeastern Wyoming in close proximity to the cities of Cheyenne, WY; Denver, and Fort Collins, CO. Opportunities for outdoor recreation abound.
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable but January, 2009 would be desirable. Interested parties should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Merl Raisbeck, c/o Ms. Beth Howell, 1174 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY 82070. Electronic submission is greatly preferred (bethlee@uwyo.edu). The application letter should indicate the applicant’s short and long-term goals regarding both research and teaching and outline his/her qualifications for the position described. Additional information concerning the University of Wyoming http://www.uwyo.edu, Department of Veterinary Sciences http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/VETSCI/, or WSVL http://wyovet.uwyo.edu/, can be found at these websites.
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Clinical Sciences,
Section for Veterinary Epidemiology, Uppsala
The Department of Clinical Sciences, Section for Veterinary Epidemiology, invites applicants for a one-year (with possibility for prolongation) full-time postdoctoral position in the field of companion animal epidemiology.
The research will be based on existing secondary databases and possible areas of research are specific diseases, as well as association studies between disease phenotypes and breeds of dogs. The successful candidate is expected to work closely with colleagues in a multidisciplinary group and to develop a research program within the research area of companion animal epidemiology. The position is for one year, starting October 2008 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is negotiated individually.
Eligibility and qualifications: Applicants must have a PhD in veterinary medicine or another relevant area, with experience in analytical epidemiology, and a strong interest in research in companion animals. The applicant should have good communication skills and proven skills in both oral and written scientific English.
Documents that should be included in the application: CV, publication list, PhD diploma, copies of no more than five publications. A short description (2-4 pages) of previous research, current research interests and other activities of relevance for the position. Telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least two referees should be included. All application documents should be written in English.
Further information:
Department chair
Björn Ekesten
+46-(0)18 67 13 68 bjorn.ekesten@kv.slu.se
Position Status: Accepting Resumes
Position Description: As a Veterinarian Epidemiologist (VE) you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining active and passive surveillance for both human and animal disease. The VE will be responsible for laboratory surveillance of isolates for human and animal disease as well as outbreak investigations. Data collection and analysis and ongoing evaluation of program effectiveness are a requirement for the position. The VE will also be the liaison between Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and the Company. The candidate will also be training local staff and senior scientific staff as well as Program Management.
List each task to be performed:
Focused efforts for investigation at outbreak sites for testing of chickens, people, and environment. Set up studies of poultry practices in villages and new surveillance systems to detect clusters of respiratory disease..
Serosurvey of cullers, poultry producers, and villagers who keep birds
Develop protocols, get IRB clearance, in preparation for good research when first cases of flu in humans detected.
Place the vet-epi to serve as a bridge between the MOH and the Ministry of Ag in the government. The vet-epi may have a group of research fellows to mentor on projects.
Develop SOPs for specimen sharing and testing.
Train vets and public health to raise awareness of prevention and risks associated with AHI.
Salary Grade: Varies upon experience (GS Schedule)
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of professional experience
A PhD in epidemiology or a Vet degree with advanced studies in epidemiology
The ability to obtain, analyze, and evaluate a variety of data, along with the capability of organizing and presenting data in written and verbal forms
Experience in outbreak investigation and response
Expert knowledge and practical experience of epidemiology and public health surveillance in field situations
The ability to teach sound public health practices, including descriptive and analytic epidemiology and surveillance principles with excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively as a core team member in an established culturally diverse environments
The ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of governmental officials
How to Apply: Please email your CV to Sarah Fuller at resumes@ctsglobalusa.com or visit us online at http://www.ctsglobalusa.com/empOpportunities.asp.
Position Status: Accepting Resumes
Position Description: As an Evaluation Subject Matter Expert (SME) you will be responsible for meeting, collaborating, and coordinating with Procurement division of Company and ID staff who are currently conducting Monitoring and Evaluation prior to, during and upon returning from overseas site visits. Participation in all company planning meetings to define position specific goals and identify existing programmatic gaps and define other elements of the scope of work for each assignee is also a requirement.
List each task to be performed:
Compile a concise list of quantifiable measures (process and outcomes) that can be collected specific to each assignment
As an active participant of the assessment team, accompany ID and Other company staff on up to six site visits to international locales.
Utilizing information collected from Atlanta-based meetings and site visits write a clear and detailed position description for each of the six positions, including chain of command, supervision and performance assessment criteria.
During each site visit collect relevant baseline data and submit as short report to the assessment team coordinator in a timely manner.
Salary Grade: Varies upon experience (GS Schedule)
Minimum Qualifications:
Master or Doctoral level training with expertise
Demonstrated experience in public health program evaluation
Experience working in international programs
Effective communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to meet deadlines
How to Apply: Please email your CV to Sarah Fuller at resumes@ctsglobalusa.com or visit us online at http://www.ctsglobalusa.com/empOpportunities.asp.
Position Status: Accepting Resumes
Position Description: As the Project Manger you will work closely with Evaluation contractor to produce Position Descriptions and evaluation reports. The Project Manager schedules meetings with appropriate Company Programs and staff. Assist program consultant with recruiting of the six assignees and coordinate CV review and scheduling on interviews
Salary Grade: Varies upon experience (GS Schedule)
Minimum Qualifications:
MPH or equivalent
Experience in project coordination
International experience
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good writing skills
How to Apply: Please email your CV to Sarah Fuller at resumes@ctsglobalusa.com or visit us online at http://www.ctsglobalusa.com/empOpportunities.asp.
Contact Information: Sarah Fuller
International Recruiter
CTS Global, Inc.
5220 Pacific Concourse Drive, Suite 135
Los Angeles, California 90045
Phone: 310-643-2682 Fax 310-643-8656
www.ctsglobalusa.com
Position is located at the Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC) in Tulare, CA. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience. PhD or equivalent required in Epidemiology/Biostatistics or a closely related field. DVM preferred but not essential. Documented research program or potential to develop an independent research program in epidemiology of food animal health and disease or biostatistical methods appropriate to food animal populations. Demonstrated aptitude/experience in teaching and mentoring graduate students or the potential to do so is required. Demonstrated record or potential in acquisition of extramural funding. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere. Evidence of, or potential for leadership and initiative is essential and required.
Teaching: Responsibilities include: 1) Dairy production medicine residents; 4th year veterinary students with an interest in dairy production medicine. 2) Participation in lectures, laboratories and discussions in the DVM professional curriculum and graduate professional curricula (MPVM), and 3) Participation in the graduate academic programs (MS and PhD) of the campus, particularly the Graduate Group in Epidemiology. Development of new specialty courses based on area of expertise is expected.
Research: The development of a creative, independent and productive research program at the VMTRC is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in professional/scientific journals. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an on-going research program and will provide leadership in directing research projects of graduate students and research. Preferred areas of research emphasis are: Benefit-cost analyses, economic evaluation, production monitoring, & risk management strategies for dairy cattle health & production efficiency; Evaluating & improving dairy cattle welfare. All of these research activities are data-driven and require appropriate design, data collections, and analysis to yield scientifically valid and useful results.
Service: The candidate is expected to work with state agencies and campus groups in identifying important research needs in animal health, management and well-being, and to be a consultative resource for those agencies. In particular, collaborative involvement with dissemination of new knowledge to stakeholders, including veterinarians and dairy producers. University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is also required.
To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by September 2, 2008; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of four professional references to: Dr. P.H. Kass, Chair, Attn: Debra Amundson (dmhill@ucdavis.edu), Department of Population Health and Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, CA 95616.
The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
The College of Veterinary Medicine and the Graduate School at Kansas State University is seeking a Full or Associate Professor to serve as Director for the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program, provide leadership for the advancement of the Program, and contribute to scholarly activities. The MPH Program at Kansas State University (http://www.k-state.edu/mphealth/index.htm) is a collaborative, interdepartmental graduate degree-granting program. Students select an emphasis in one of four areas that take advantage of academic strengths at Kansas State University. Program Areas of Emphasis are: 1) Food Safety, 2) Infectious Disease / Zoonoses 3) Human Nutrition, and 4) Physical Activity.
The full-time, 12 month faculty and Program Director position will begin as early as the fall of 2008. The successful Director candidate must have an earned doctorate in a related area (PhD, DrPH, DVM, MD, DDS, etc.), administrative experience, and a broad understanding of the field of public health. An earned Master of Public Health (MPH) or related professional degree (e.g. MSPH) is desired. The Director will have an administrative home in the College of Veterinary Medicine and will report directly to the head of the department to which he/she is housed. Applicants with experience and a proven track record of scholarly achievement will be considered for a tenured or tenure-track appointment in one of the College of Veterinary Medicine’s academic departments.
The successful candidate will contribute his or her expertise to existing and growing interdisciplinary public health emphasis areas throughout the University. The Director must have outstanding oral and written communication skills, experience with obtaining and managing funding, and a demonstrated ability to relate positively and effectively with colleagues and professional staff.
The Director will coordinate the MPH Program’s application for accreditation by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH) and will oversee all aspects of the program including management of the support staff. Administrative support for the position will be provided. The Director will provide programmatic leadership through interactions with the Dean of the Graduate School and the leadership of Colleges and Departments actively participating in the MPH Program. As a faculty member, the Director also will actively contribute to public health research and instruction.
To apply, send a curriculum vitae and letter of interest that addresses public health experience and vision for the MPH Program at Kansas State University to Dr. Robert L. Larson, MPH Search Committee, 111B Mosier Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas 66506. Screening for the Director position will begin July 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. For additional information, please contact Dr. Larson at Rlarson@vet.ksu.edu.
K-State is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees.
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITYThe College of Veterinary Medicine (http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu) at North Carolina State University invites applicants for the position of Head of the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology. The Department of Population Health and Pathobiology (PHP) is one of three academic departments in the College, along with Molecular Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Clinical Sciences. The PHP Department integrates production animal health, epidemiology, and pathology with infectious diseases and immunology.
The Department of Population Health and Pathobiology (PHP) (<http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/dphp/>http://www.cvm.ncsu.edu/dphp/) advances veterinary medical science through novel basic and applied research, inspired mentoring of students, excellence in clinical and diagnostic services, and innovative extension and engagement activities. There are 52 faculty, approximately the same number of technicians and administrative staff, and several dozen house officers, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students in the Department.
Department faculty provides teaching support in the veterinary and graduate curricula and is involved in a wide range of research. Investigational activities with the College are bolstered by collaborations with the University at large, organizations in the Research Triangle Park, the nearby Duke University Medical Center, and the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Department is committed to service, research, and outreach programs in the poultry, pork, ruminant and other agribusiness industries in North Carolina. Clinical activities support an extensive and diverse animal agriculture that comprises over 60% of the total agricultural commodity receipts ($62.6 billion annually) in NC and employs over 20 % of the state’s work force. The Department maintains excellent collaborative relationships with the NC State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services, the USDA, and allied agricultural agencies. The Teaching Animal Unit, an on-site production farm used for experience and teaching management and preventive health care in farm/food animals, and the Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, a federally-funded program of residue avoidance information and resources, further support the Department’s commitment to agribusiness.
This is an exciting time at the College of Veterinary Medicine and the College’s Centennial Biomedical Campus. A 106,000 square foot research building was completed in 2005 on the campus. The College has started construction on the new 120,000 square foot Randall B. Terry Companion Animal Medical Center. A privately funded flexible research building is scheduled to be completed within the next two years. Centennial Campus, including our Biomedical Campus, is home to over 60 corporate and government partners and 73 academic units, emphasizes collaborations between the external partners and the University resulting in increased education and research opportunities for NCSU faculty and students. The Centennial Campus was recently named the top Research Science Park of the Year by the Association of University Research Parks.
The successful applicant will be a tenured faculty member in the Department and will be expected, with the faculty, to lead this distinguished Department to new heights in veterinary education, professional service, and research productivity. Continuing activity in teaching, clinical service and/or research are encouraged to the extent that it is consistent with strong leadership of departmental operations and faculty development.
Requirements include:
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree, or a Ph.D. or their equivalent, with evidence of further postgraduate education. A D.V.M. degree will be preferred.
Demonstrated academic leadership
A record of active participation in professional/scientific affairs
A record of teaching and/or research experience
Familiarity with clinical service in an academic departmentResponsibilities include:
Providing academic leadership for PHP faculty
Recruiting, developing and retaining excellent, diverse faculty and staff
Encouraging and facilitating professional development of faculty and staff
Preparing and administering a fiscally responsible departmental budget
Developing and implementing strong departmental and college programs
Acting as liaison with college and university development staff
Serving as a liaison with external constituentsFor consideration please apply online at <http://jobs.ncsu.edu/>http://jobs.ncsu.edu and search B-64-0804 to complete an EPA Applicant Profile. Applications should include a current curriculum vitae, a letter summarizing prior accomplishments and professional goals relating to this Department Head position, and the names of five (5) individuals who may be contacted as references. The initial evaluation of applicants will begin on posted date, but search will remain open until position is filled.
For additional information or to submit a nomination, please contact Dr. David Dorman, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at 919-513-6413 or david_dorman@ncsu.edu.
North Carolina State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. NC State University welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should contact Ms. Sarah Cohen at the phone number or email address provided above.
R&D/AH/340/08
SAC is a Scottish organisation dedicated to innovation and the transfer of knowledge to the land based industries. Our 900 staff provide consultancy, research, education & training services to rural businesses and communities via a nation-wide network of around 40 business units.
An excellent opportunity now exists for an applied statistician to join our expanding Epidemiology Research Unit team based in Inverness. The main duties will be to carry out applied statistical analysis on a range of projects exploring approaches to control of diseases of livestock and humans through epidemiological research. Current projects include infectious diseases of livestock such as paratuberculosis and BVD in cattle, jaagsiekte in sheep and VTEC in humans. The appointee will assist with all aspects of statistical inference and analysis. The successful applicant will be supported within an integrated multidisciplinary team that includes other applied statisticians, veterinary epidemiologists, data managers, animal disease modellers, animal health economists and laboratory scientists.
Applicants will have a University science degree or equivalent with a basis in either statistics or mathematics. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in quantitative analysis of biological data preferably with postgraduate training in statistics.
The salary will be in the region of £30,399 - £33,557 per annum.
Application packs are available from Human Resources, Scottish Agricultural College, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG. Tel: (0131) 535 4343, HumanResources@sac.co.uk or our website http://www.sac.co.uk. Closing date: 6th June 2008 Please quote:R&D/AH/340/08.
The Department of Veterinary Diagnostic and Production Animal Medicine (VDPAM) in the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Iowa State University (ISU) seeks applicants for the position of tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor in Biostatistics. This is a 12 month (A-Base) appointment. The successful applicant will join a growing department that has responsibilities for research, professional and graduate teaching and professional practice and outreach for the food animal industry and food supply veterinary medicine. It is expected that the person who fills this position will demonstrate scholarship in research and teaching with evidence of national impact and recognition in biostatistics. The incumbent will collaborate with experts in the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in order to study a number of challenging questions relating to evidence based medicine, livestock health, production, diagnostics, food safety, and quality assurance. Studies conducted in the department range from small laboratory experiments to large observational field studies involving thousands of animals. The successful applicant will play a major role in providing statistical support for faculty in the department in the design, conduct and analysis of research projects. The incumbent will have the opportunity to work with scientists from fields such as epidemiology, bacteriology, virology, pathology, swine and dairy and beef and small ruminant production medicine and food safety. Potential research areas include infectious disease modeling, risk analysis, outcomes assessment, evidence based medicine, GIS analyses, survey analysis in areas of livestock health, production, diagnostics, food safety, and quality assurance. The incumbent will also have the opportunity to work with faculty from other departments in the ISU College of Veterinary Medicine in areas such as applied and basic research in biomedical sciences, microbiology, pathology, and companion animal medicine and surgery.
Teaching responsibilities will be primarily in the interdepartmental Preventive Veterinary Medicine major administered by VDPAM. This program has an emphasis on preventive medicine including epidemiology. Current topics taught include diagnostic test evaluation methods, longitudinal data analysis, evidence based medicine, and categorical data analysis. There are also opportunities to teach in the veterinary professional curriculum. We anticipate the incumbent will also develop a close working relationship with faculty in the ISU Department of Statistics. A collaborative or joint appointment with the Iowa State University Department of Statistics may be possible depending on the interests and qualifications of the candidate.
For full job details see: https://www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1209769664006
Applications are invited for a 3-year-PhD scholarship to work on a
project entitled "Effects of eradication of Salmonella Dublin from
cattle herds".Deadline for the application is June 1, 2008.
The work in this PhD fellowship will be performed at The Faculty of
Life Sciences, University of Copenhagen in close collaboration with
researchers at the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Research Centre
Foulum, Aarhus University, who are working on incorporating the effects
of eradication of Salmonella Dublin from dairy herds into an existing
simulation model (SimHerd-model). The PhD fellow will mainly be expected
to be doing research based on field work and the use of register data
from real life cattle herds. This includes interviews with Danish cattle
farmers, herd visits and epidemiological analyses to assess
epidemiological, health, welfare and economical parameters of relevance
in relation to intervention against Salmonella Dublin. The PhD fellow
will also have the possibility to learn about simulation modelling of
infectious diseases and animal health economics models as part of the
project.More information about the scholarship and application procedures can
be found at: http://www.life.ku.dk/English/positions.aspx under "8 PhD
Scholarships in Veterinary and Animal Sciences" - see scholarship no. 3
and the common information about employment and application guidelines
at the end of the same homepage.
Applications are invited for a PhD scholarship to work on a project entitled Assessment of the vulnerability of groundwater to pesticide inputs from Irish Agriculture. The successful applicant will be required to develop a risk ranking procedure to quantify the relative risk of pesticides used in Irish Agriculture on human and ecosystem health. Following an initial ranking of pesticides the successful applicant will use other modelling tools to create a physically- based numerical model of water flow and reactive solute transport in different field soils in Ireland.
A competitive research grant for the duration of the project (3 years) is offered to the successful applicant. Interested applicants should email a completed CV and letter of application to enda.cummins@ucd.ie
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