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The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety hires residents on a rolling basis. Anticipated start date for this position on or before September 1, 2008.
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| Position Title |
Veterinary Public Health Resident |
| Job Code and Title |
(9546) Post-Doctoral Associate |
| Requisition Number |
154863 |
| Total Hours or % of Appointment |
75-100% |
| Job Open Date |
04-16-2008 |
| Job Close Date |
05-09-2008 |
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| Required Qualifications |
The candidate must have a DVM degree (or equivalent foreign degree) by start date, plus at least a year of experience in either a private practice, corporate, or government setting in one of the following areas: wildlife or domestic animal preventive medicine; infectious disease diagnosis and treatment; food animal production, harvesting or processing; public health infectious disease surveillance and outbreak investigation. Candidate must also have academic qualifications for admission to the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
Two or more years of relevant experience as described above in either a private practice, corporate, or government setting. Excellent oral/written communication, leadership and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work in teams and a high level of experience with a variety of computer software programs. |
| Duties/Responsibilities |
Provide assistance in responding to new and emerging issues and the delivery of public practice services in the areas of Animal Health and Food Safety. Collaborate with Veterinary Public Health (VPH) faculty in teaching VPH curriculum. Participate in applied research activities in the areas of disease surveillance, risk analysis and epidemiologic investigation of important food safety and zoonotic pathogens. |
| Program/Unit Description |
The University of Minnesota, Center for Animal Health and Food Safety has two openings for an annually renewable, non tenure track appointment at the rank of Post Doctoral Associate/Veterinary Public Health Resident. Program duration is approximately two years. The position offers the opportunity for post-DVM training in veterinary public health, including completion of an Executive MPH program. In addition, individuals will gain credentials that meet the requirements for the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine Board certification.
Tuition and healthcare benefits provided.
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| Application Instruction |
Applicants should submit a CV, letter of intent and three letters of references. through the University of Minnesota Human Resources Application System.
*A separate application is needed for the School of Public Health masters program.
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| Contact Information |
Please direct questions about the Residency program to:
Kris Junker
Office Manager
Center for Animal Health and Food Safety
Junk0011@umn.edu
612-625-8709 |
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