As described below, we're looking for a post-doc to help write up our avian
influenza data collected in SE Asia over the last 5 years.
Please follow the instructions below to apply, or circulate to folks who may
be interested.
Thanks,
Damien
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Damien Joly, PhD
Global Health Program · Wildlife Conservation Society
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Post-doctoral Research Associate - Ecology of Avian Influenza in Wild Birds
in Asia
Wildlife Conservation Society - Global Health Program
The Wildlife Conservation Society requires a post-doctoral research
associate to assist in publication of data collected on the ecology of avian
influenza in wild birds in Asia. WCS is a participant in the
NIH/NIAID-funded Minnesota Center of Excellence for Influenza Research and
Surveillance (MCEIRS), and as such has collected avian influenza data from
free-ranging birds and birds in the wildlife trade in Mongolia, Indonesia,
Cambodia, Vietnam and Lao PDR. Data analysis and publications will focus on
increasing our understanding of the ecology of avian influenza in wild
birds, with a view to applying this information to protect wildlife,
domestic animal, and human health.
Subject to final funding approval, this is a one-year term position, with
possibility of renewal based on available funding and a positive performance
review.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. the primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to
conduct
data analysis, interpretation and produce high quality scientific manuscripts;
2. secondary responsibilities may include:
a. provide ongoing epidemiological consulting and advice to field
staff;
b. assist and provide advice on study design, data collection, data
management, data analysis and interpretation;
c. participate in scientific and public speaking, public relations
work, and fund raising activities as required;
d. occassional travel to consult with field staff, participate in
field activities, participate in logistic and/or scientific meetings;
3. contribute to, enlarge, and uphold the societys conservation mission to
save wildlife and wild lands
4. contribute to, enlarge, and uphold the societys policies toward the
equal employment opportunities for women, minorities, veterans, the
handicapped, and other protected groups;
5. other responsibilities as appropriate and assigned by the aforementioned
Associate Directors
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will possess:
1. A PhD in biology, ecology, epidemiology, veterinary medicine, or
related-life science (required);
2. Previous post-doctoral experience in the field of wildlife disease
ecology (preferred).
3. Significant experience conducting independent, applied scientific
research on infectious diseases in wildlife populations (preferred);
4. A demonstrated understanding of the principles of biostatistics,
epidemiology, and/or mathematical modelling/population simulation (preferred);
5. A significant or promising publication track record (preferred);
6. A demonstrated committment to wildlife conservation (preferred).
LOCATION OF POSITION
This position may be located in Davis (California), Nanaimo (British
Columbia), or negotiated.
SALARY
Commensurate with NSERC or NSF post-doctoral salary levels.
APPLY
Step 1. Please apply online at http://www.wcs.org/about-us/careers.aspx
Step 2. Email the application to Drs. Damien Joly ([email protected]) and Martin
Gilbert ([email protected]), including the following:
1) A current curriculum vitae
2) A research statement
3) Three representative published (or accepted for publication)
scientific manuscripts as writing examples.
Please include the following code in your email subject line:
GHP-Epi-AvInf-09-12
Review of applications will begin on Jan 15, 2010, and will continue until
the position is filled.
