Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences PhD Official
The Board of Governors for the University of North Carolina System bestowed their blessing as the final step in the approval of the new PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences at NCSU early last week.
Faculty who shepherded the new graduate program through the long and intricate approval process are delighted if exhausted. The only program of its kind in North Carolina, the new graduate program is expected to provide key leadership in NC State University’s efforts to provide skilled professionals focused on environmental issues.
The first students in the program will matriculate in the Fall semester of 2007, working with faculty from the Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Life Sciences. Look for web materials about the new program to appear on the EMC website.
Over 30 experienced graduate faculty will be supporting graduate students in the new program, including world class ecologists, GIS experts, biomathematiticans, wildlife health specialists and fisheries and wildlife biologists working on a wide range of key questions in the discipline. In addition to training graduate students with traditional backgrounds in fisheries and wildlife sciences, the new program is expected to provide a much needed portal for training young veterinary scientists in the skills needed to lead the wildlife and fisheries health advances of the future.
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Infectious Disease Team Interviews Continue
Key candidates for the new infectious diseases and biosecurity group continue this week and next. EMC faculty, staff and students will want to make every effort to interact with these candidates. The agenda for each visit will be similar, with the candidate’s seminar at 8:30 AM and conversation sessions scheduled throughout the day.
Next on the podium will be Dr. Jason Osterstock, also of Texas A&M University, a lecturer in food animal medicine with bovine focus and epidemiologic interests in viral diseases will visit Tuesday Feb 20th, 2007.
Dr. Terri Hamrick, a PhD microbiologist working on Listeria as an Assistant Professor in the school of pharmacy at Campbell University will visit on Feb 27, 2007. (http://www.campbell.edu/faculty/hamrick/ )
Thursday, March 1, 2007 the EMC’s own Dr. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, NC State University will present her seminar in a quest to be selected to round out the team with her expertise in infectious diseases of wildlife and interest in the human/production animal/wildlife interface.
Dr. Sid Thakur, from the Center for Veterinary Medicine, FDA will round out the presentations on Tuesday, Mar 6. The Search Committee members are Barrett Slenning (chair), Glen Almond, Kevin Anderson, Mac Law, Paul Orndorff, and Malcolm Roberts.
Dr. Henson-Ramsey to Defend Tuesday, February 20th
Dr. Heather Henson-Ramsey will defend her dissertation this Tuesday morning, February 20th at 9 AM in room D-236. The defense seminar “Assessment of Malathion environmental Kinetic Using Earthworm and Salamander Models” will also be broadcast to the CMAST first floor conference room. Dr. Henson-Ramsey’s major professor is Dr. Michael Stoskopf and her Graduate Committee is comprised of Drs. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, Jay Levine,Damian Shea, Sharon Taylor, and Judith Thomas.
Dr. Henson-Ramsey is a native of North Carolina and Graduated from Laney High School in Wilmington before completing a BS in biology with a minor in chemistry fro UNC Wilmington. She received her DVM from NCSU’s CVM and took an internship at the Care for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife facility (CROW) on Sanibel Island, Florida. She practicd small animal medicne until she returned to NCSU in 2002 , entering the Comparative Biomedical Sciencs graduate program focusing on Population Medicine. While in graduate school she received the NCSU graduate student teaching award and the Adjunct Teacher of the Year Award for her teaching at Carteret Community College. Her plans after her defense are to join the faculty of Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho as an assistant professor of biological science.
Dr. Harms Checks in on the Woodpecker Hunters
Dr. Craig Harms made his way down to the swamps of Northern Florida to check on our intrepid faculty, Drs. Lewbart and Dieresienski and their quest to find the Ivory Billed Woodpecker working with the Auburn University expedition. Dr. Harms reports they are in great spirits and are enjoying an acceptably high level of cuisine during their adventure. There were no sightings or even auditory records made during his visit but he reports the opportunity to kayak through the excellent woodpecker habitat was very gratifying. Visit the Piedmont Wildlife Center web site for periodic updates from Dr Deresienski.
Red Wolf Recovery Implementation Team to Meet
The spring meeting of the Red Wolf Recovery Implementation Team will be held in South Nags Head March 4-8 at the home base for the team, A Whale’s Head Inn. The team, chaired by Dr. Michael Stoskopf includes Drs. Karen Beck (EMC Alum) and expert in population health GIS mapping techniques, Eric Gese carnivore ecologist, Todd Fuller ecologist and who serves as team editor, Fred Knowlton canid specialist, Dennis Murray demographic ecologist,. Lisette Waits team geneticist, and Dr. Will Waddell who manages the captive breeding program for the red wolf.
Drs. Anne Acton and Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf provides support for the team which is charged with reviewing all of the field data being collected from the red wolf recovery efforts and making recommendations on management approaches to the expert team of field biologists managing the day to day recovery efforts. To read more abut the current red wolf recovery efforts go to this site.
Advanced Topics in Zoological Medicine II, CBS 818
Dr. Karen Wolf will present be presenting the next two CBS 818 sessions. On February 22nd She will be discussing her work on parakeet auklet gastric stone accumulation syndrome in a Grand Rounds presentation. Next week, the March 1st session will be a literature review on medical issues of Marsupials, Monotremes and Bats. The sessions start at 4:15 pm in room D-239 N at the CVM and will be broadcast to the NC Zoo and CMAST.
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Opportunities
Opportunities for jobs have become so numerous that it is difficult to keep the listings current. To help with that, the following links take you to listings of job opportunities that might be of interest to EMC'ers. Positions not appearing on these lists are noted individually below.
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians
National Wildlife Health Center
National Wildlife Research Center
International Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
More Opportunities
Assistant Professor Infectious Diseases Of Fish And Wildlife -
The State University of New York – College of Environmental Science and Forestry (SUNY-ESF) in Syracuse invites applications for an
academic-year, tenure-track position specializing in
Infectious Diseases of Fish and Wildlife. Responsibilities: Successful candidate will excel in teaching, research,
and service in the field of pathogenesis of infectious disease in fish or wildlife populations. Research focused on emerging diseases, including transmission, control, and prevention, is strongly preferred. Activities should complement existing departmental strengths in fish and wildlife science, ecology, conservation biology, and molecular biology. Qualifications: A Ph.D. or Ph.D./D.V.M. with specialization in (1) microbiology, virology, molecular genetics, physiology, epidemiology,
immunology, or pathology, and (2) fish or wildlife biology or conservation medicine. Preference given to candidates with postdoctoral experience, a demonstrated record of scholarly activity, extramural funding, teaching, and service in the area of fish and wildlife diseases. To Apply: Applications should include the following: (1) a letter summarizing qualifications described in this announcement; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research interests; (4) a statement of teaching interests, experience, and philosophy; (5) an elaboration on service interests; and (5) three letters of reference. Electronic submission is highly preferred: send materials to jobs@esf.edu and identify Fish/Wildlife Diseases Search. Alternatively, applications may be mailed to Fish/Wildlife Diseases Search, Human Resources Office, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 216 Bray Hall, One Forestry Drive, Syracuse, NY 13210-2778. For optimal consideration, completed application materials must be received by March 1, 2007. Position will remain open until filled; interviews are anticipated during April, 2007. Anticipated start date for this position
is August 1, 2007 For More Information: Contact Lawrence B. Smart (lbsmart@esf.edu; phone 315-470-6737), Fish/Wildlife Diseases Search Committee Chair, SUNY-ESF.
Three Faculty Positions in Wildlife Sciences -
Michigan State University, Zoonotic Disease Policy and Management, Associate Professor/Professor-Wildlife Disease Ecologist/Modeler/Behaviorist, Assistant Professor-Wildlife Epidemiologist and Disease Ecologist, Assistant Professor Departments of Fisheries and Wildlife/College of Agriculture and Natural Resources
and Large Animal Clinical Sciences/ College of Veterinary Medicine These positions involve a joint appointment in the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Large animal Clinical Sciences. Applicants will serve as core members in the multi-college specialization in Fish and Wildlife Disease Ecology and Conservation Medicine. Candidates will be expected to develop research programs supported by extramural funding, to teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in their area of specialization, and to interact with local, state, tribal, federal, and international partners on issues related to policy and management to prevent and mitigate the spread of wildlife-borne diseases among wild, domestic animal, and human populations. Qualified candidates for the senior level Zoonotic Disease Policy and Management position: DVM/Ph.D. or Ph.D. in fields related to environmental or natural resources policy studies, including resource economics, political science, or government, or have earned degrees in environmental sciences with an emphasis on policy studies or a related field is required. Demonstrated history of obtaining extramural funding, publishing in scientific and popular arenas and working in multidisciplinary teams required. Qualified candidates for the Wildlife Disease Ecologist/Modeler/Behaviorist position: DVM/Ph.D. in veterinary medicine or Ph.D. in population medicine or wildlife ecology. Candidates must have demonstrated interest in and experience with State Agriculture and Wildlife Management agencies on wildlife biology issues and with a strong quantitative background in epidemiology and particular emphasis in wildlife diseases. Research and outreach experience related to wildlife disease ecology required. Demonstrated experience with wildlife/human/domestic animal interactions with an emphasis on disease mitigation. Qualified candidates for the Wildlife Epidemiologist and Disease Ecologist position: Ph.D. or DVM/Ph.D. in wildlife biology or related field with strong quantitative background and experience in population modeling and/or behavioral ecology. Research and outreach experience related to wildlife disease ecology required. Demonstrated experience with wildlife/human/domestic animal interactions with an emphasis on disease mitigation. Detailed position descriptions can be obtained at: http://hr.msu.edu/HRsite/HiringPostings/Faculty/Postings/JobPostings/TenurePostings.htm Applications are due March 2, 2007 or until suitable candidates are identified. Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of interest; curriculum vitae; description of relevant experience, expertise, and professional goals; and names and contact information for three references to Professor Donald Garling, Search Committee Chair, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, 13 Natural Resources Building, East Lansing, MI 48824. Electronic submissions are preferred, email: garlingd@msu.edu and include either Zoonotic Disease Policy, Wildlife Ecologist, or Wildlife Epidemiologist at the start of the subject line in email correspondence regarding these positions.
Post-Doctoral Fellowship/Research Associate
University of Calgary - Available Immediately A Post-Doctoral fellowship position investigating disease ecology of declining caribou populations is available immediately at the new Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Calgary (UCVM). Caribou populations across much of the Canadian Arctic are undergoing drastic declines (up to 80%). The role of parasitic and infectious disease in these declines is not known. The goal of this research is to develop, validate, and apply innovative disease surveillance techniques to investigate the role of infectious diseases in the population dynamics of caribou. This research is a component of a multi-disciplinary International Polar Year initiative of the CircumArctic Rangifer Monitoring and Assessment (CARMA) Network to investigate "Global Change, Resilience and Human-Rangifer Systems of the CircumArctic" . The successful applicant will also be immersed in the Research Group for Arctic Parasitology (RGAP), a dynamic, international, multi-agency team of veterinarians, biologists, wildlife managers, and research scientists.
Research Program: The successful applicant will be in charge of this research program. This will include: 1) evaluating the use of dried-blood-on-filter paper for disease surveillance in caribou; 2) working closely with hunters from remote Arctic communities to establish evaluate practical community-based sampling techniques for disease surveillance of caribou; 3) determining disease and parasite exposure/occurrence in select caribou herds across Canada; and 4) determining risk factors for disease exposure and occurrence in the reference herds. The successful applicant will work closely with members of RGAP and CARMA to collect and analyze data. She/he will also be expected to participate in teaching and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
Requirements: DVM or equivalent and a PhD. Candidates with a PhD and experience in disease ecology may be considered. Excellent written and spoken English. Experience with wildlife, disease ecology/epidemiology, and working in cross-cultural settings is an advantage. An excellent attitude, adaptability, leadership and communication skills, ability to work and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds, and ability to work under remote, adverse, and often trying climatic conditions are essential. The position will begin as soon as a suitable applicant is identified. More information on the position is available from: Dr. Susan Kutz, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Tel. 1 403 210-3824; E-mail: skutz@ucalgary.c
Epidemiology Fellow
Lincoln Park Zoo - Posting Period: February 6, 2007 - until the position is filled. This position will implement program goals for North American zoological surveillance programs, specifically avian influenza, West Nile virus and tuberculosis, collaborate with all other LPZ C&S Centers, especially the AZA population management center, and link between AZA and external partners such as USDA, CDC, USGS etc. Expertise in the specific areas covered in 'essential job functions';
Strong computer, organizational (project management), and communication
skills (written and spoken); Commitment to wildlife conservation through
management of wild and captive populations, and willingness to
participate in the department's team approach to conservation research
projects. A graduate degree in epidemiology, research experience and experience
managing large surveillance networks is required. Medical degree
(MD/DVM) and postgraduate epidemiology training is preferred. Training in epidemiological study design, surveillance and risk assessment / modeling.
Experience participating in and/or leading large collaborative projects/workshops.Please send cover letter, resume, and completed application to:
Lincoln Park Zoo, Human Resources Dept - Epidemiology Fellow
PO Box14903
Chicago,Illinois 60614
FAX:(312) 742-2299
(No phone calls please)
For a printable version of our application, visit our website.
Aquatic Research Technician
The Department of Clinical Sciences, NCSU CVM is seeking a technician with diverse experience to support the research, teaching and clinical efforts of EMC faculty working out of the Center for Marine Sciences and Technology. Interested individuals can apply through the NCSU online application system by going to this site The position is rated for a salary between 27 and 32K based on experience. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
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