Powell Visiting Scholar – Ecology of Movement in Israel
Internationally respected carnivore ecologist, Roger Powell has spent much of March as a visiting scholar at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. There he has joined an international interdisciplinary research team representing a wide range of expertise, including mathematicians, theoretical ecologists, experts in physiology and biomechanics, plant ecologists, animal behavior researchers, and ecologists is working to develop the foundations of Movement Ecology as a new field of research aimed at integrating studies of diverse modes of movement in different types of organisms into a unified conceptual framework.
The effort is sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Studies, which has as its mission to serve as a catalyst for high quality, innovative, research in a diversity of fields. It accomplishes this by providing a platform for top scholars to focus on their studies, delve into their research and engage in a cross fertilization of ideas. The Ecology of Movement effort, titled “Movement Ecology: Establishing a Novel Interdisciplinary Field of Research to Explore the Causes, Patterns, Mechanisms and Consequences of Organism Movement,” is a year long effort which started 1 September 2006 and will run through 31 August 2007. For additional information on Movement Ecology visit this site. For additional information about the Institute for Advanced Studies go to this site.
Kennedy-Stoskopf Stars in Odd Couple
Many EMC faculty and students have very interesting lives beyond their scientific career, pursuing creative hobbies and passions. Dr. Suzanne Kennedy-Stoskopf, professor in Population Health and Pathobiology, and an accomplished opera singer, is a thespian as well. This month those EMC’ers in Raleigh will have the opportunity to see her take the leading role of Olive in Stillwater Productions’ presentation of Neil Simon’s “ The Odd Couple”(the female version). The professional theater group is based at Meredith College, and relatively new to the triangle, presenting its inaugural production in October of 2005. The Odd Couple, the company’s first production of 2007 stars Suzanne as Olive and Mary Floyd as Florence in a the Neil Simon play which first appeared on Broadway in 1986. The Stillwater production of the play will open the evening of April 12th with additional evening performances April, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, and matinee’s April 15, 22.
Tickets are available at the Stillwater website or by calling 760- 8757 or 760-2840.
Students Win Iaaam and Avma Travel Awards
The hard work of EMC DVM students paid off recently when Kate Freeman (DVM ‘08) and Michelle Mehalick (DVM ‘08) were recently selected to receive two of the four major travel support awards from the International Association for Aquatic Animal Medicine to support their presentation of their research projects at the IAAAM’s annual meeting this spring in Orlando, Florida. The competition was stiff. This year’s top winners and their titles are:
- Kate Freeman, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina: “ Life on the flip side: characterizing inversion syndrome in captive jellyfish”
- Jenny Meegan, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Mystic, Connecticut: “ Brucella sp. infected bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) cases in two populations: serologic and clinical evaluations”
- Michelle Mehalick, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina: “ Measurement and in vitro inhibition of cholinesterase activity in the serum of eastern hellbenders (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis)”
- Julie Richmond, University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut: “ Somatotropic axis in rehabilitated harbor seals: hormones associated with nutrient utilization and growth”
Recipients of secondary awards were M. Reza S. Fard, Leibniz-Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries, Berlin, Germany; Cara Field, Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration, Mystic, Connecticut; Delphine Sarran, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, California; and Queeny W. H. Yuen, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Both Kate and Michelle have been particularly successful lately. Michelle Mehalick was also recently awarded a highly sought after AVMA Externship Stipend to help support her externship at the Alaska Sealife Center in her senior year. Kate was just awarded the Association of Women Veterinarians Scholarship. Double congratulations to both Kate and Michelle.
Beck Starts New Position With NCDA
Dr. Karen Beck (DVM ’96, PhD ’06) has taken a new position with the NC Department of Agriculture, Emergency Programs Division. As a public health surveillance and emergency response specialist with the agency she will have the opportunity to make a significant impact including assignments dealing with foreign animal diseases in wildlife and other wildlife related issues. It is a tremendous advantage to the citizens of North Carolina to have a wildlife veterinarian working as a member of our emergency response leaders and just a few days into the new job, Dr. Beck seems to be taking to like a fish to water. Congratulations on the new challenges.
Willens Volunteers for Iraq
Dr. Scott Willens (PhD ’05) received formal word last week that he will report to the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center (CRC) at Ft. Benning, GA, on 12 May to prepare for a 9-12 month deployment to Iraq with a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT), an opportunity he volunteered for. This will be a Military Civil Affairs team dealing mostly with public health. and he will likely be working with the Iraqi Government for public health and veterinary affairs policy and/or developing veterinary education programs at the veterinary and undergraduate schools. Major Dr. Willens is currently serving as Special Projects Officer, CBRN Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense. EMC’ers can connect with him through his hotmail address, scott_willens@hotmail.com.
Sea Grant Call for Proposals
North Carolina Sea Grant has put out its 2007 call for preproposals that related directly to the 2007-2012 Strategic Plan. The deadline for the preproposals is 4 p.m., April 30, 2007. All preproposals must be submitted via e-mail to sgresearch@ncseagrant.org. The principal investigator must be a faculty member at a college or university in North Carolina. To review the complete Request for Proposals, as well as the North Carolina Sea Grant Strategic Plan and related documents, please go to www.ncseagrant.org. Follow the “ Omnibus Funding” link under the “ Funding Opportunities” heading on the right side of the page. For more information on the North Carolina Sea Grant research program, contact Executive Director Michael Voiland at 919/515-2455, michael_voiland@ncsu.edu, or Associate Director Steve Rebach at 919/515-9104, srebach@ncsu.edu.
Call for Web page materials
All EMC students, alumni and faculty. What better time than in the flush of well being following spring break to gather up the materials we want to post on your web pages. Send photos, CV’s, contact info, etc.to michael_stoskopf@ncsu.edu.
Advanced Topics in Zoological Medicine II, CBS 818
Dr. Brigid Troen and Dr. Mac Law will resent the combined Pathology and Zoological Medicine Rounds at the next CBS 818 session on April 5th. Residents should view the materials ahead of class and be prepared to discuss the cases. Next week Dr. Allison Tuttle will present Grand Rounds and the Quiz will be provided by Drs. Tuttle and Flammer. 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.
RECENT FUNDING AND PUBLICATIONS
Dennison, S., F. Gulland, M. Haulena, H. De Morais, K. Colegrove (2007) Urate Nephrolithiasis in a Northern Elephant Seal (Mirunga angustirostris) and a California Sea Lion (Zalophus californianus). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 38(1):114-120. (Download the PDF)
Submit your publications and grant awards to Dr. Stoskopf so they can be included in the EMC NEWS
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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
FISHERY BIOLOGIST/WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST, (VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #: NMFS-SWR-2007-0015)
SALARY RANGE: $39,367 — 68,936 stationed at the National Marine Fisheries Service, Southwest Regional Office, Long Beach, California. The incumbent will implement, coordinate, and conduct elements of the Protected Resource’s Division’s (PRD) sea turtle and marine mammal management program in California. In general, the incumbent will promote the protection, conservation, and recovery of marine mammals and sea turtles offshore from California through implementation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Specific duties include: (1) reviewing proposed coastal projects to ensure the activities will effect the least practicable impact to marine mammal and sea turtle populations; (2) assisting in the implementation of programs to reduce marine mammal and sea turtle bycatch in commercial fisheries; (3) conducting analyses and preparing documents required under the MMPA, sections 7 and 10 of the ESA, and NEPA; (4) providing regulatory advice and technical support to other
federal agencies, state and local governments and the public, which will include developing written recommendations for avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating impacts on at risk marine mammals and sea turtles; (5) responding to requests from the public for information on protected species; (6) preparing contributions to PRD’s webpage and outreach materials; and (7) other duties as assigned consistent with the objectives of the program and the position. Apply by April 12, 2007. For Further information go to http://jobsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/
TENURE TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE
LSU School of Veterinary Medicine. This is a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences with a concurrent appointment to the professional staff of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinics (VTH&C). The successful candidate will be expected to contribute toward instruction in zoological medicine and conduct independent and collaborative research. Contribution in the VTH&C will be through participation in the zoological medicine service of that unit. Required Qualifications: Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree; Ph.D.; four years of clinical experience in Zoological Medicine; experience in clinical investigation and/or team research. Additional Qualifications Desired: Significant experience working with wildlife and reptile species. Responsibilities: participates in the didactic and tutorial instructional programs in zoological medicine; cooperates with other faculty members in the development of teaching programs, visual aids and other instructional materials; participates in the School’s research program as a team leader and member; participates in and helps supervise the zoological medicine service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital & Clinics; cooperates with other clinical faculty in the clinical and hospital practice; supports the emergency duty clinicians through provision or supervision of zoological medicine service when requested; participates in the continuing education programs of the School of Veterinary Medicine. School wide participation will be through the Directorship of the Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is April 30, 2007 or until candidate is selected. Anticipated hire date is May 15, 2007. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae (including e-mail address), and the names of three references to: Dr. David F. Senior, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Room 1821
School of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University. Ref: Log #026035, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
MARINE MAMMAL MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY INTERNSHIP
The Marine Mammal Center in collaboration with the University of California (Davis) has an exciting opportunity for a Veterinary Intern to work in our Veterinary Science Department. This is a one-year internship which is scheduled to start in mid-summer 2007, ending in mid-summer 2008. This position requires a DVM degree or equivalent. Previous marine mammal or wildlife experience is preferred. Preference will also be given to individuals who possess at least one year of clinical veterinary experience. The Marine Mammal Center veterinary staff includes two full-time veterinarians, four veterinary technicians, and a medical laboratory technician. The Veterinary Intern’s responsibilities include assisting the veterinary staff in providing medical management of a large number of marine mammals; mostly pinnipeds who are at The Marine Mammal Center for rehabilitation after having been stranded on the California coast due to injury, disease or malnutrition. The Intern will also be responsible for post mortem examinations, collecting samples for various research projects, and record-keeping. A research paper or case report should be completed during the internship. If interested, please send your resume, cover letter and three professional references to James Lechleitner, Director of Human Resources, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965-2609. The Marine Mammal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications due no later than May 11th, 2007. If you have further questions regarding this position please contact: Felicia Nutter, Staff Veterinarian, The Marine Mammal Center, 1065 Fort Cronkhite, Marin Headlands, Sausalito, CA 94965, 415-289-7370 nutterf@tmmc.org
TRAINING POSITION IN ZOOLOGICAL PATHOLOGY
The Department of Pathobiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin - Madison, in association with Research Animal Resources Center, University of Wisconsin - Madison, and the Milwaukee County Zoo is seeking a trainee in Zoo Pathology. Qualified applicants must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited College of Veterinary Medicine and be eligible for licensure in Wisconsin. Since residency training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine involves the practice of veterinary medicine on privately owned animals, resident trainees are required to be licensed in the state of Wisconsin at the time they begin their residency program. Prospective resident trainees who are graduates of schools that are not accredited by the AVMA must have passed either the NBE and CCT, or the NAVLE in order to obtain a license in Wisconsin. Graduates of schools that are not AVMA approved may register for the NAVLE examination through a limited number of states in the United States. (Some states require enrollment or completion of the ECFVG or similar program) You may want to visit the following web sites to learn more about licensing examinations and processes: www.aavsb.org and www.nbec.org.
Preference will be given to individuals with two or more years of residency training in anatomic pathology. The 2-year program, scheduled to begin July 2007 is designed to provide training and experience to prepare the trainee for a career in zoo, wildlife, avian, aquatic or exotic animal pathology and eligibility to sit the certification examination in anatomic pathology of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists. Stipend is $34,000/yr. Send curriculum vitae and the names of at least three references to:
Dr. R.D. Schultz
Professor and Chair
Department of Pathobiological Sciences
School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin – Madison
2015 Linden Drive West
Madison, Wisconsin 53706-1102
(608) 2623-9888
AQUARIST POSITION -
The Waikiki Aquarium has an opening for an aquarist experienced in fish disease including the use of basic disease diagnostic techniques, and the ability to set up proper quarantine and disease treatment
protocols. This position requires a minimum of two years experience at a public aquarium, aquaculture facility, zoological park or equivalent. The position also maintains exhibit tanks and serves as the Hawaiian monk seal backup when primary staff member is away. The position requires a skilled, dedicated and self-motivated individual. The Waikiki Aquarium is the State Aquarium of Hawaii and exhibits tropical and subtropical marine life from the Pacific with an emphasis on marine fish and invertebrates, particularly corals, cephalopods, and giant clams. A complete listing of minimum and desirable qualifications, duties and responsibilities, and minimum salary can be found on the following website: please note the deadline for filing an application is Friday March 30, 2007. Please follow application instructions online.
Application address: Waikiki Aquarium, 2777 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. Inquiries: Deanna Lee (808) 440-9030; deannal@hawaii.edu.
WILDLIFE HEALTH SPECIALIST - State of Nevada Announces Recruitment for...
WILDLIFE HEALTH SPECIALIST - Veterinary Diagnostician - 10.290
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $55,812.24 to $83,854.08 PAY GRADE: 41
Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur Statewide. In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability to work in one or more geographic locations. Department:Wildlife Division: Wildlife Open to All Qualified Persons Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER 2898
Posted 02/01/07
Direct Inquiries to:
KRISTINA ROSS
(775)688-1522
or email krisr@ndow.org
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