Florida: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Veterinary epidemiology, Ocean Health, Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Ocean Health
Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute

Location:
Melbourne Beach, FL
Base Pay:$32,000 - $42,000 /Year
Employee Type:Full-Time Employee
Industry:Not for Profit - Charitable
Manages Others:No
Job Type:Nonprofit - Social Services
ResearchScience
Education:Graduate Degree
Experience:Not Specified
Travel:Negligible
Relocation Covered:No
Posted:1/27/2009
Contact Information
Phone:619-226-3888

Description The HSWRI ocean health and marine vertebrate ecology programs are addressing potential impacts of environmental change and human development on marine and coastal wildlife along the eastern central Florida coast and Indian River Lagoon. Species of interest include marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds and fish, with an eye toward understanding potential links between human health and the state of marine and coastal ecosystems. We seek a veterinarian with an interest in wildlife ecology and ecosystem health and training or experience in epidemiology, disease ecology or related discipline.

The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of two HSWRI senior scientists, one of which is an aquatic animal veterinarian. The position will involve interdisciplinary research in wildlife ecology and epidemiology of infectious and non-infectious diseases, including the evaluation of multi-decadal and multi-disciplinary databases on the ecology and health of marine and coastal animal populations along the eastern central Florida coast and Indian River Lagoon. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is encouraged to work with HSWRI collaborators to identify and obtain funding for the continuation and growth of the program through extramural grant or contract awards and philanthropic donations. Therefore the candidate must be able to work effectively with HSWRI senior science staff, administrative officers (including development directors) and funding agencies. Production of at least one collaborative manuscript suitable for peer-reviewed publication, related to work done at HSWRI, and presentation of findings in an HSWRI seminar are expected. Limited clinical oversight of experimental animals (fish) is expected, and the candidate will become a member of the HSWRI Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Requirements Applicants must have a DVM or equivalent degree.
Demonstrated research experience is required.
An MS or PhD in epidemiology, disease ecology or related discipline is desired.
A demonstrated track record in publication of research results will be viewed favorably.
The ability to work cooperatively is required. Excellent written and spoken English and communication skills are required.
Interaction with the public; some work on holidays, weekends and after business hours.

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