University of Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Veterinary College, Department of Health Management
Post-doctoral Position: Aquatic Epidemiology (Infectious Diseases)
July 25, 2012

The Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC) at the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is seeking a highly-qualified applicant for a post-doctoral position in aquatic epidemiology with a focus on infectious diseases of finfish.  The position is for 1 year and is renewable contingent on obtaining additional funding.

The successful applicant will be a member of the Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) program in Aquatic Epidemiology awarded by the Canadian Government to UPEI.  The goal of the CERC program is to make UPEI and Canada the global leader in applied aquatic epidemiology research (with an ecosystem health focus).  The successful applicants will join a multi-disciplinary team of epidemiologists, statisticians, finfish, crustacean and mollusc clinicians, ecosystem health and regulatory veterinary medicine specialists whose work focuses on holistic approaches to assist the Canadian and international aquaculture industries improve the productivity, sustainability and health of aquatic food animal stocks.  

Applicants must have a DVM degree and a PhD in epidemiology, or related discipline.  Expertise in aquatic food animal diseases and aquaculture is strongly preferred.  Individuals must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as an effective partner in the expanding UPEI CERC team. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the individual. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Ian Gardner (phone: 902-620-5059; e-mail: iagardner@upei.ca) for further information about the position.

Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae, a statement of interest and the names and contact information of two referees.  Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2012 and the position will remain open until filled.  

Applications should be sent to:
Leanne Newson
Centre for Veterinary Epidemiological Research
Department of Health Management
Atlantic Veterinary College
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, PEI    C1A 4P3
cver@upei.ca
phone: 902 620 5049
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