Postdoctoral Position in Wildlife and Produce Food Safety
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Location: School of Veterinary Medicine, Western Institute for Food Safety and Security |
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A postdoctoral researcher is sought to work under the direction of Michele Jay-Russell in the Western Center for Food Safety to study the role of wildlife and livestock in the dissemination of foodborne pathogens (Salmonella, shiga toxin-producing E. coli) in and around vegetable fields. The project is in collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, USDA Wildlife Services, and private produce/livestock industry collaborators. See the project description. |
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A Ph.D. in ecology, epidemiology, or relevant field and experience trapping and sampling wild birds and mammals are required. Experience with radio telemetry to monitor bird movement is desirable. Knowledge of disease ecology in wildlife populations is required. Ability to analyze and synthesize ecological and microbiological data is required. The selected candidate must be able to manage confidential databases, work independently, complete grant progress reports on time, and have excellent interpersonal skills. The position involves regular travel and overnight trips in southern California and Arizona. The position is available immediately with funding for two years contingent on performance. |
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To apply, please e-mail a letter of interest, CV, and three professional references (name, e-mail, address, phone number) to Dr. Michele Jay-Russell. |
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The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences. Unless otherwise noted, all positions are within the United States. |
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http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/employment/postdoc.html |
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PhD PROGRAM IN VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY |
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Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph |
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Control, epidemiology and mathematical modeling of ovine gastrointestinal
parasites. |
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A funded 3-year PhD program in epidemiology in the Department of Population
Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College (OVC), University of Guelph, is open for
applications. The program will commence September 1st, 2012, depending on
availability of a suitable candidate. The area of study is epidemiology and
disease modelling. The title of the project is “Effect of targeted selective
treatment at lambing on Haemonchus burdens on Ontario sheep farms with
anthelmintic resistance.” In addition to faculty in the Department of Population
Medicine, faculty and staff from the Department of Pathobiology at OVC, and the
Department of Health Management at the Atlantic Veterinary College, will be
participating in the project. The research will study the efficacy of a specific
control measure for Haemonchus contortus through targeted selective treatment of
ewes at lambing on farms known to have anthelmintic resistant parasites present.
It will also further study the characteristics of Haemonchus contortus that may
influence the epidemiology of this parasite on Ontario sheep farms. The data
will be used to develop infectious disease models that can be used to refine
sustainable control programs. The research includes comprehensive laboratory
work, fieldwork, statistical analysis, including mathematical modelling. The
candidate is expected to participate fully in all aspects of data gathering and
analysis as a motivated, ambitious and effective scientific team member. The
research program is designed to encourage independent thought, emphasizing
experimental design, data analysis and modelling, and development of strong
written and oral communication skills. |
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For further details and instructions on how to apply, please visit:
http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/popm/opportunities/graduate/ |
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Andria Jones Bitton, DVM, PhD Assistant Professor of Epidemiology
Department of Population Medicine
University of Guelph Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1
Tel: 519-824-4120 ext. 54786 Fax: 519-763-8621 |
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