Aloha All-
We would like to announce an employment opportunity with the NOAA
Fisheries Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program (HMSRP; Honolulu,
HI). The HMSRP is hiring a Veterinary Medical Officer
(Veterinarian) to oversee its Health and Disease Program (HDP).
The HMSRP studies all aspects of the biology and ecology of the
endangered Hawaiian monk seal and develops tools to enhance the
survival of the species across its range. The HDP investigates the
role of infectious disease, parasites, and toxins (anthropogenic and
naturally occurring biotoxins) in Hawaiian monk seal population is an
ongoing investigation. Veterinarians conduct studies including gross
necropsy and histopathology, parasitology, hematology, serology,
morphometrics, microbiology, epidemiology, scat and spew analysis,
population abundance/survival assessment, and reproductive rates.
The following is a list of some of the job responsibilities of the
selected candidate:
1. Conducting a risk assessment of infections and
implementing adaptive sampling protocols (AILSA)
2. Analyzing existing data to enable decisions about
prioritizing future work etc.
3. Determine what analyses can be done with existing
data and samples (~ 50,000 biological samples are in our archives)
4. Refining all protocols, including but not limited to:
i. Necropsy
ii. Sedation and Anesthesia
iii. Clinical Intervention
iv. Biological sample archiving
v. Disease Surveillance
vi. Which diagnostics tests to continue
5. Serve as the inter-agency liaison relative to HMS
health and disease issues: connect with USGS, coordinate local
veterinary groups, identify potential collaborators and veterinarians
to provide occasional emergency care or capture and immobilization
experience; contact for emerging threats, risks and more.
6. Participate in field studies and survival
enhancement activities
Additional Requirements:
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Suitable for Federal employment
- Registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov)
To apply for this position please:
1. Visit www.usajobs.gov
2. Search for job announcement NMFS-PIC-2011-0010 (qualified
applicants with Federal employment status) or NMFS-PIC-2011-0012 (all
qualified US citizens)
The job announcement is now open and will be closing on January 24,
2011.
For more information on how to apply please contact:
Barb Schloetter
Phone: 206-526-6296
Email: barbara.w.schloetter AT noaa.gov
EEO Policy: The United States Government does not discriminate in
employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership
in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Please pass this on to anyone you may think would be qualified for
and interested in this opportunity.
Cheers,
Charles
____________________________
Charles Littnan
Lead Scientist, Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program
NOAA Fisheries
1601 Kapiolani Blvd. Suite 1100
Honolulu HI 96814
P: 808-944-2171
F: 808-941-0307
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