1. Seminar on Public Attitudes
Dr. Nils Pederson will be the speaker at this Thursday's Advanced Topics Seminar. A new faculty member in the Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences program, Dr. Pederson will speak on “The effects of zoonotic disease attributes on public attitudes towards wildlife management.” The seminar will start at 4:15 pm in room D-239 N at the CVM and will be broadcast to the NC Zoo and CMAST.
2. NEW DEVOE JOINS EMC
Sydney Berus De Voe was born on 9/29/07 at 12:56 am and weighed 7 lbs, 15 oz. Both mom Megan and Sydney are doing very well. For those herp lovers out there, "berus" is the specific epithet for the common European viper (Vipera berus). Sydney started her existence as a frozen embryo and the European viper is the only snake that naturally ranges north of the Arctic circle .
Sydney Berus De Voe in repose contemplating a full life.
3. Crissey Symposium Abstract Deadline
Calling all EMC members, it is time to get your abstracts in for the Crissey Symposium. The Symposium will be December 7 and 8 this year and we hope to have a broad range of presentations including many on herpetological nutrition issues. The key note speaker Dr. Sara Rutzky will discuss dinosaur nutrition. Help make the symposium a success and register your abstracts and/or intent to attend now.
4. Protect Yourself--Flu Season Arrives!!
Once again it is time for flu shots. Those interested will need to visit the unversity website: http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/enrollment/flushots to sign up for one of several dates and locations available during the next month.
5. Recent Funding and Publications
Submit your publications and grant awards to Dr. Stoskopf so they can be included in the EMC NEWS
EMC WEBSITE
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
FISH IMMUNOLOGY GRADUATE POSITIONS
Two graduate positions leading to MS or PhD degree available for the study of vaccination, immunology and diseases of aquacultured fish. Funding for both position start January 2008. Desired credentials of applicant should include undergraduate course work in molecular biology or immunology, and an interest in fish health and/or aquatic animal husbandry. Individuals with a DVM degree are preferred. Contact Dr. Stephen A. Smith, Aquatic Medicine Laboratory, Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Pathobiology, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Phase II, Duck Pond Drive, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0442. Telephone (540)-231-5131, FAX (540)-231-6033, or E-mail stsmith7@vt.edu.
PARASITOLOGY POSITION
The Department of Veterinary Sciences and Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory (WSVL), University of Wyoming, are seeking a clinical parasitologist for a full-time, tenure-track position in the Department of Veterinary Sciences at the assistant professor level. Responsibilities of this position will entail approximately 37% commitment to professional service in the WSVL, 30% teaching and advising, 28% research, and 5% extension, University and public service. Requirements: Qualifications may vary and include a DVM with a minimum of 3 years specialized training and/or experience in clinical and research parasitology, or a PhD in parasitology (preferably veterinary) with similar clinical and research experience. A combined DVM/PhD is highly desirable. The successful candidate is expected to develop sustainable extramurally funded research program in the candidate’s area of interest that complements existing programs in the Department and College of Agriculture . The Department and WSVL maintain strong collaborative links with the Wyoming Game & Fish Department, the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Wyoming Livestock Board and the Wyoming Department of Health. Special emphasis is placed on diseases that occur at the wildlife/livestock interface and companion animals. Teaching responsibilities include upper-level parasitology courses, which are an essential component of the UW interdepartmental Microbiology program, and teaching medical parasitology to first-year medical students. The successful candidate will also have the combined knowledge and/or experience to supervise the WSVL diagnostic parasitology service. This laboratory provides consultation and diagnostic laboratory services to veterinarians, livestock and companion animal producers and owners, wildlife agencies and state and local governments in the northern Rocky Mountain region and has been a fertile source of research materials in the past. Deadlines : Review of applications will begin December 1, 2007 and continue until the position is filled. The start date is negotiable but July, 2008 would be desirable. To Apply : Interested parties should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Merl Raisbeck, c/o Ms. Beth Howell, 1174 Snowy Range Road , Laramie , WY 82070 . Electronic submission is greatly preferred (bethlee@uwyo.edu). The application letter should indicate the applicant’s short and long term goals regarding both research and teaching and outline his/her qualifications for the position described. Please visit the websites for the University of Wyoming, the Department of Veterinary Sciences, or WSVL for more information.
FISHERIES GRADUATE STUDENT POSITION
Department of Microbiology or Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University, Corvallis, Oregon is seeking a graduate student to conduct research on the effects of a myxozoan parasite (Ceratomyxa shasta) on salmonids in the Klamath River, OR/CA. The student will work closely with State, Federal, and Tribal agencies on strategies for reducing mortality caused by this parasite in juvenile Chinook and coho salmon. Research will involve field monitoring, laboratory studies and molecular diagnostics.
The student is expected to assist in writing reports and to develop a dissertation and publish results in high quality journals. Must have a B.S. in Microbiology, Fisheries, or a closely related field. The student must have a strong interest in Fish Health, Disease Ecology or Epidemiology research, a minimum GPA of 3.0. GRE scores are required and will be considered. Eligibility requires admission into Microbiology or Fisheries science graduate degree programs and applicants must apply to the Graduate School through the OSU Graduate Admissions Office: Salary: $21,000 plus full tuition and 75% subsidy toward graduate-assistant health insurance premium. Contact: Send CV (please include GPA and GRE scores) and letter of interest to Jerri Bartholomew, Department of Microbiology, Nash Hall 220, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331; or Email: bartholj@science.oregonstate.edu
Phone: (541) 737-1856.
Website or this link.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, MARINE SCIENCE/AQUARIUM SCIENCE
Savannah State University, a unit of the University System of Georgia, located in Savannah, Georgia, seeks a faculty member to serve as lead instructor for a new aquarium science certificate program. The position involves developing and teaching new courses (e.g. Aquaculture/aquarium systems design and life support, Nutrition, disease and health management, Water and environmental quality, Aquarium science internship), possible other relevant teaching assignments, developing advertising and recruitment materials and recruiting, coordinating student internships at partner national, regional, and/or local public aquaria, and contributing to implementation of a Savannah State University/The Georgia Aquarium Cooperative Agreement. We seek an individual who can also advise undergraduate students, graduate students, and develop research programs. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. degree in a field related to marine sciences.
Competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits. Marine Science degree programs, faculty, and other information are all available at this site.
Review of applications will begin September 4, 2007. Position begins in January 2, 2008. Send application including a current curriculum vita, names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, and a letter summarizing research/teaching experience, career goals, and ability to teach undergraduate and graduate classes currently offered at SSU to: Chair, Marine Science Faculty Search Committee, Post Office Box 20600, Savannah State University, Savannah, GA 31404
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
St. Matthew’s University, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. Job website: www.stmatthews.edu St. Matthew’s SVM is an AVMA listed school, whose charter class began in September, 2005. Students spend 7 semesters on Grand Cayman Island, then move to the United States for the clinical year at one of several AVMA-accredited veterinary schools.
At present, the school is noteworthy for high faculty-to-student ratio, for excellent living conditions on Grand Cayman Island, and for rewarding teaching opportunities. The addition of a new, 5500 square foot clinical teaching facility adds greatly to the potential for development of the hands-on aspect of the preclinical program. Applicants must have a D.V.M, M.D. and/or a Ph.D.degree (or equivalent), demonstrated excellence in scholarly activity and research; experience in teaching and mentoring students; and must meet the University requirements for appointment as a full professor. Administrative experience is highly desirable. Contact: Human REsources, Orlando, FL, St. Matthew’s University, Cayman Islands email: HR@stmatthews.edu.
DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL HEALTH
The New England Aquarium is seeking an energetic and experienced veterinarian to provide direction for its Animal Health and Rescue/Rehabilitation programs.The Director will be responsible for setting strategic priorities; managing staff and budget; and collaborating with research, conservation, and education programs. The director will also share emergency clinical coverage with staff veterinarians. The Director of Animal Health position requires a minimum of seven years of veterinary practice experience, including a minimum of five years in an aquarium or zoo, and a minimum of five years in a management position. A strong science background, including peer reviewed publications and an advanced degree in biological sciences is desirable. Salary is commensurate with experience; excellent fringe benefit package. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: Director of Human Resources, New England Aquarium, Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110-3399. No phone calls please. Qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF EXOTIC PETS AND ZOOLOGICAL MEDICINE
The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences is seeking applicants for a tenure track or clinical track faculty position in exotic pets and zoological medicine. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A DVM degree or equivalent is required. Completion of clinical residency training and board certification (or eligibility) by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Avian Practice) or the American College of Zoological Medicine is required. Eligibility for faculty licensure in the state of Oklahoma is required. Duties will include: clinical service and teaching including oversight of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Zoo, Exotic and Wildlife service, instruction in the didactic portion of the pre-clinical veterinary medical curriculum, and Scholarly work. Collaboration with established research faculty within the College and University is encouraged. Application review will begin as they are received and the position will remain open until filled. Applications should include a letter of intent with statement of professional goals, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three references. Inquiries or applications should be sent to: Dr. Charles MacAllister, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078-2042, (405) 744-8472, FAX (405) 744-6265, email: cmacall@okstate.edu.
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