Dear List: I am sending a new position announcement. Best regards, Michele Postdoctoral Position in Wildlife and Produce Food Safety Location: School of Veterinary Medicine, Western Institute for Food Safety and Security, University of California, Davis A postdoctoral researcher is sought to work under the direction of Michele Jay-Russell in the Western Center for Food Safety<http://wcfs.ucdavis.edu/> to study the role of wildlife and livestock in the dissemination of foodborne pathogens (Salmonella, shiga toxin-producing E. coli) in and around vegetable fields. The project is in collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, USDA Wildlife Services, and private produce/livestock industry collaborators. The selected candidate will design protocols to trap, sample (fecal, cloacal), and identify to species level common wildlife populations in desert agricultural areas (primarily small birds, waterfowl, rodents, rabbits; monitor movement of bacterial strains harbored by bird populations near livestock operations by radio telemetry; analyze and interpret laboratory and ecological data generated by the project; prepare and present/publish abstracts and manuscripts; and communicate findings to industry partners and other stakeholders. A link to the project description is available here<https://cps.ucdavis.edu/researchproject/346/awards/Reducing_the_risk_for_transfer_of_zoonotic_foodborne_pathogens_from_domestic_and_wild_animal_to_vegetable_crops_in_the_southwest_desert.html>. A Ph.D. in ecology, epidemiology, or relevant field and experience trapping and sampling wild birds and mammals are required. Experience with radio telemetry to monitor bird movement is desirable. Knowledge of disease ecology in wildlife populations is required. Ability to analyze and synthesize ecological and microbiological data is required. The selected candidate must be able to manage confidential databases, work independently, complete grant progress reports on time, and have excellent interpersonal skills. The position involves regular travel and overnight trips in southern California and Arizona. The position is available immediately with funding for two years contingent on performance. The position is open until filled. To apply, please email a letter of interest, CV, and three professional references (name, e-mail, address, phone number) to:
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Michele Jay-Russell, DVM, MPVM, Dipl., ACVPM Program Manager/Research Microbiologist Western Center for Food Safety WIFSS/UC Davis One Shields Ave. Davis, CA 95616 Voice: 530-757-5756 Cell: 530-219-4628 Fax: 530-297-6304 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Web: http://wcfs.ucdavis.edu The University of California, Davis, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to the development of a climate that supports equality of opportunity and respect for differences.
