Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Infectious Disease Epidemiology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
Davis, CA

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE AND EPIDEMIOLOGY
SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA

POSITION AVAILABLE
Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Infectious Disease Epidemiology

SALARY
Dependent on qualifications and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS
PhD in epidemiology or closely related discipline, and DVM or equivalent, are required. Demonstrated experience, independent productivity, and creativity in research in the epidemiology of infectious disease are required, and highly desirable areas of experience include livestock health, disease surveillance, molecular epidemiology, diagnostic test evaluation, modeling of animal infectious diseases, trans-disciplinary research, international research, work at the interface of animal, human and environmental health, information technology, or quantitative methods. Demonstrated record of effective teaching is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching: Responsibilities include: 1) teaching in the graduate professional and/or graduate academic course(s) in some of the following: epidemiology, epidemiologic study design, infectious disease epidemiology, molecular epidemiology, surveillance, diagnostic test evaluation, and modeling of animal diseases and their risks, and 2) mentoring and directing graduate students.

Research: The development of a creative, independent, and productive basic and/or applied research program in infectious disease epidemiology is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in scientific journals.

Service: University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS
To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by February 15 2013; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; and 3) the names and addresses of three professional references to:

Dr Johanna L. Watson, Department Chair
Attn: Pam Belleau, pmbelleau@ucdavis.edu
Department of Medicine and Epidemiology
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California
One Shields Avenue, 2108 Tupper Hall
Davis, CA 95616
Phone: 530 752-1363 Fax: 530 752-0414

The University of California, Davis and the Department of Medicine and Epidemiology , School of Veterinary Medicine, are interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of scholarship and professional activities, and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

8-14-2012