FIELD VETERINARIAN 3 (Associate Veterinarian) - 12922

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: November 20, 2020

Job Description:

Job Summary

As a member of the senior staff of the UC Davis One Health Institute and Wildlife Health Center, initiate and pursue the development of proposals and subsequent execution of research either as, or under the direction of, the Principal Investigator. Provide guidance, oversight and assistance with respect to implementation and reporting for OHI and WHC research, including the USFWS section 6 / California Department of Fish and Game grants, PREDICT, DTRA, and other projects. Develop and implement One Health education programs. Lead development of collaborations with other Universities, Institutes and related professional organizations.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$7,125.00-$16,883.33/Month

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

75% Fixed

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday, hours to be arranged

Location

Davis

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply By Date

11/30/2020



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to travel to work with research collaborators and participate in scientific meetings.



WORK ENVIRONMENT



Must be able to work independently and outside of normal business hours.



UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.



QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

- Doctor Veterinary Medicine Degree or equivalent education and/or experience. Ph.D. in Epidemiology or equivalent education and/or experience.

- Advanced training in epidemiology, conservation planning (e.g. biology, ecology, wildlife management, conservation biology, public policy) with extensive practical knowledge of conservation, natural resources, and project management. Experience teaching professional and graduate students in the area of wildlife health and medical techniques. Skills to advise students in career development and research.

- 5+ years of project management and grant performance experience. Experience in research activities including wildlife health, with international experience conducting and coordinating wildlife health or related epidemiology research or training. Knowledge of medical techniques necessary for diagnosis and treatment of disorders of wildlife (restraint, anesthesia, blood drawing techniques, nutritional delivery systems, surgical techniques, etc.).

- Experience with and knowledge of methodologies and equipment for safe and humane capture of wildlife. Analytical skills to collect, organize, interpret and analyze data and present analysis both orally and in writing.

- Skills to write in both technical and non-technical prose. Skills to communicate medical information in lay terms to people who may have no formal education.

- Leadership skills. Strong skills in assessing and effectively solving problems through creative means. Organizational skills to to establish goals, prioritize workload and complete projects on time and within budget. Skills to work as a member of a team. Excellent diplomacy and interpersonal skills to deal with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds, including program stakeholders, members of governmental agencies, etc.

- Skills to utilize a variety of computer software programs (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, etc.)



Preferred:

- Previous experience conducting applied epidemiologic analysis.

- Previous experience writing and editing manuscripts and procedural documents and reports. Skills to analyze issues and present information and recommendations concisely. Analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Extensive knowledge of California Condor biology.

- Skills to work effectively with people with diverse backgrounds and education.



SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.



EEO/AA Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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