Senior Extension Associate - [posted 03/24/08] [closes - ]
Cornell University, Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC),
Veterinary Support Services, Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences.The successful candidate will be in residence at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center, located in Ithaca, NY. The AHDC is the only full-service, multidisciplinary animal-disease diagnostic facility in the State of New York. It is dedicated to improving animal health and preventing infectious diseases or conditions that might have impact on human health.
Qualifications include: DVM or equivalent degree; a minimum of 2-3 years veterinary clinical experience; and an interest and capability in population medicine, production medicine, companion animal medicine and/or livestock/equine disease diagnosis and research. The successful applicant must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A post-graduate degree or experience in epidemiology, population medicine, public health, information systems, statistics and/or experience in regulatory veterinary medicine will be an advantage. Adult teaching experience is desirable. The incumbent will be a regular member of the academic faculty of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University.
Duties and Responsibilities: The Senior Extension Associate is a member of a team primarily responsible for facilitating the use of laboratory resources to support population based animal health programs. The team serves the role of translator and interpreter of test data and assists veterinary practitioners with selection of appropriate test strategies and the application of the results to disease control and surveillance management strategies. This role requires the Senior Extension Associate to maintain a commitment to their own professional development and continuing education. Primary responsibilities of the team involve the assessment of necessary laboratory support for animal health programs, definition of requirements, and cost effectiveness of diagnostic strategies. The Senior Extension Associate works closely with the program coordinators in the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets to assure laboratory/program integration. Additionally, the successful applicant will provide veterinary support to laboratory professional staff needing insight into clinical presentations, industry standard animal management practices or animal industry trends and needs. Part of the role of this veterinarian will be to participate in the preparation of materials for and communication with laboratory veterinary clients. The veterinary support services team may play a critical role in the laboratory investigation of emerging diseases or in animal health-related emergency response. This is one of three extension veterinarian positions that have complimentary and supporting responsibilities.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Interested applicants should submit:
1) a letter of intent outlining interest in the position, overall related qualifications and career goals
2) curriculum vitae And
3) the names and addresses of three professional referencesto:
Dr. Belinda Thompson, Chair of the Search Committee
c/o: Ms. Jamie Abbott
Cornell University
College of Veterinary Medicine
D2 009 Animal Health Diagnostic Center
Ithaca, NY 14853
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.