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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics Position Available

Veterinary Medical Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC)
Tulare, CA

(Announcement posted August 21, 2008)

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; 4^th 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 < mailto: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.

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VETERINARY VIROLOGIST TENURE-TRACK POSITION AVAILABLE, UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

Department of Veterinary Sciences
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY

(Announcement posted August 15, 2008)

The Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Wyoming, seeks a tenure-track veterinary virologist at the assistant professor level. The position responsibilities include professional diagnostic service (50%), research (25%), teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students (20%), and university service (5%). Preferred qualifications include a DVM (or equivalent) degree and a PhD in veterinary virology or related field, with board certification or eligibility for same in the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists a plus. Exceptional candidates with a PhD in virology, investigative animal disease training and in-depth experience in veterinary diagnostic virology also will be considered.

Primary responsibilities are to provide diagnostic services to veterinarians and other clients of the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL). The WSVL has a caseload that includes food animals (primarily beef cattle), companion animals, and wildlife. Other responsibilities include teaching a 3-credit, upper division medical virology course and participation in other Departmental teaching activities. Development of collaborative and/or independently funded research in a field pertinent to the Department’s focus areas is expected (including diseases at the wildlife-livestock interface; pestivirus diseases; arbovirus diseases in collaboration with USDA-ARS colleagues; commercial test development and/or validation, and others). The incumbent will supervise virology, diagnostic serology, cell culture, and transmission electron microscopy units within the WSVL.

The University of Wyoming is a land-grant university located in the friendly city of Laramie, in southeast Wyoming. Laramie is close to excellent outdoor activities in the nearby Snowy and Laramie mountain ranges, and near cultural and other amenities along the Front Range of Colorado. The Department of Veterinary Sciences is a small, active unit with a reputation for excellence in disease investigation and applied research in livestock and wildlife. The department consists of 11 faculty members, most of whom have a 50% or greater commitment to professional service in the WSVL. The virology section is well equipped and staffed and a BSL-3 facility exists in the department. The laboratory is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.

Review of applications will begin 1 October, 2008, and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. To be considered please send: 1) a cover letter outlining qualifications and career goals, 2) curriculum vitae, and 3) names and contact information for three professional references (electronic submission preferred) to Dr. Gerry Andrews (GAndrews@uwyo.edu). Individuals with questions are invited to contact Dr. Andrews by email or telephone [(307) 766-3139]. WSVL web site: http://wyovet.uwyo.edu/; Department of Veterinary Sciences web site: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/vetsci/; and University of Wyoming web site: http://www.uwyo.edu/.

The University of Wyoming is an AA/EEO institution.

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Veterinary Epidemiologist Position Available at the University of Wyoming

Department of Veterinary Sciences and
Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL)
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY 82070

(Announcement posted July 28, 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 82070Electronic 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.

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Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist Needed  at the Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service

Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Veterinary Services
Emergency Management and Diagnostics
Nation Center for Animal Health Emergency Management
National Veterinary Stockpile
Riverdale, MD

(Announcement posted July 12, 2008)

Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Department: Department Of Agriculture
Agency: Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service
Sub Agency: Marketing & Regulatory Programs

Job Announcement Number:
9VS-2008-0083
Supervisory Logistics Management Specialist
Salary Range: 82,961.00 - 127,442.00 USD per year


Open Period: Thursday, July 03, 2008 to Thursday, July 24, 2008
Series & Grade: GS-0346-13/14
Position Information: Full-Time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 14
Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Riverdale, MD

Who May Be Considered:

Current federal employees with competitive status, reinstatement eligibles and others under special hiring authorities. Go to the following website for a list of these authorities and more information:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mrpbs/hr/job_opportunities/index.shtml

***Applicants NOT in these groups should apply to Case Exam vacancy announcement # [28VS-2008-0049].

***Supporting documentation showing proof of eligibility MUST be submitted. For information on what supporting documentation is acceptable as proof see Required Documents.

Job Summary:
You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team!

Salary:
Range for GS-13: $82,961 to $107,854 (incl. 20.89% locality pay)
Range for GS-14: $98,033 to $127,442 (incl. 20.89% locality pay)

Application to this announcement requires the online submission of basic applicant information, responses to vacancy specific questions or knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA) questions and submission of supporting documentation (described in the required documents section below). All application materials will be accepted until midnight Eastern Time on the closing date. Help in applying online is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time at the number listed in the Contact information section.  

STEP ONE (On-line Resume):
You must create a user account and at least one Federal resume at USAJOBS. The information you provide in your Federal resume will become part of your application and will automatically be transferred to our system when you apply on-line.  

APHIS is an emergency response agency.

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Scientific Leadership Opportunities in Animal, Plant, Environmental and Food Biosciences

Teagasc (www.teagasc.ie/careers)
Oak Park, Carlow
Ireland

(Announcement posted July 4, 2008)

Teagasc, the leading agriculture and food research organization in Ireland, is seeking to appoint 14 permanent research scientists at Principal Investigator or Senior Researcher level to provide leadership on its new bioscience research Vision programme.

As part of the Government’s investment of €8.2bn in Science, Technology and Innovation under the National Development Plan, the Teagasc Research Vision programme will help place the agriculture and food industries central to Ireland’s economic prosperity in the future. The exploitation of the natural bioscience technologies in the agricultural and food areas is a central pillar of the Irish knowledge-based bioeconomy.

This ambitious research programme requires forward-thinking scientists with ability to create, innovate and collaborate nationally and on a world stage. The essential requirements for each post are outlined in the individual Job Specifications (available at www.teagasc.ie/careers) and applicants can apply at the level at which they feel qualified.

Animal Bioscience Centre, Grange, Co. Meath

Johnstown Castle Environment Research Centre, Wexford

Crops Research Centre, Oak Park, Carlow

Moorepark Food Research Centre, Fermoy, Co Cork

Ashtown Food Research Centre, Dublin

An attractive remuneration package will be available for these vacancies. Full details, Job Specifications, qualification requirements and the application procedure can be accessed on our website at www.teagasc.ie/careers.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm on Monday 28 July 2008.

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For further information please contact Dr. Robert P. Ellis, CRWAD Executive Director
Phone: 970-491-5740 Fax : 970-491-1815 or e-mail: robert.ellis@colostate.edu
Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology, Room A102
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1682
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