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Employment Opportunities
Senior Extension Associate
Cornell University Duck Research Laboratory, Animal Health
Diagnostic Center (AHDC), Department of Population Medicine and
Diagnostic Sciences.
The successful candidate will be in residence at the Cornell
Duck Research Laboratory, located in Eastport on Long Island,
NY.
The Cornell University Duck Research Laboratory (CDRL) is a unit
of the AHDC that serves as a national and international
reference for diagnosis and research on duck diseases. This
laboratory is also engaged in the production and testing of
USDA-licensed biologics to be used in meat producing ducks. The
personnel includes 9 individuals consisting of 2 senior
extension associates (including this position), 1 biologics
production manager, 1 farm/animal facility manager, 1
administrative manager and 4 technicians. The CDRL provides
technical service to the duck producers, including members of
the International Duck Research Cooperative, Inc (IDRC). and
clients of the AHDC. The CDRL comprises facilities for
diagnosis and research on duck diseases, for production and
testing of biologics, and also maintains a duck-breeding colony
to supply susceptible ducklings and embryonated eggs. This
position provides an adequate field for species-oriented disease
research. Good opportunities for collaboration within the
College of Veterinary Medicine and Cornell University also
exist.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a DVM degree or equivalent with training
in virology or bacteriology (Master, or Ph.D.). Veterinarians
with a master in avian medicine are especially encouraged to
apply. Candidates should have interest and capability in
poultry disease diagnosis and research. The incumbent will be a
regular member of the academic staff of the College of
Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. Individual must
possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and
ability to work cooperatively with other laboratory personnel in
a small laboratory environment away from the main Cornell
University campus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be expected to: 1) Participate in
the avian disease diagnostic and extension service, 2) Provide
technical assistance to duck producers, 3) Participate in the
development, production and testing of USDA-licensed biologics
for use in commercial ducks, 4) Develop and conduct applied
research on problems of economic importance to the commercial
duck industry, and 5) Supervise technical support staff.
Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Application Process:
Interested applicants should submit:
- a letter of intent outlining interest in the position,
overall related qualifications and career goals;
- curriculum vitae; and
- the names and addresses of three professional references to:
Dr. Edward Dubovi, Chair of the Search Committee
c/o: Cathy Andersen
Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine
S3-110 Schurman Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
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Posted March 1, 2007
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