Position Summary
A Postdoctoral research and outreach position is available in the Antimicrobial Stewardship & Dairy Health Management Laboratory of Dr. Pamela Ruegg in the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. Our laboratory group studies antimicrobial stewardship and dairy health management practices that contribute to reduced need for antimicrobial treatments with emphasis on practices that improve udder health. Research projects emphasize cutting edge laboratory and statistical methods to address practical problems and align with One Health principles. The candidate will assist in designing and implementing research and outreach projects related to assessing and optimizing antimicrobial usage on dairy farms and will work on projects designed to enhance the role of veterinarians in improving antimicrobial stewardship. The candidate will coordinate and perform and field studies that may include laboratory work (75%), prepare manuscripts for high impact scientific journals (20%), and present scientific research at national and international scientific meetings (5%).
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Required Degree
Doctorate -DVM and PhD
Minimum Requirements
The candidate must have a veterinary degree and a Ph.D (or equivalent) with a strong background in understanding dairy animal health, dairy records, epidemiological study design and statistical analysis.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with laboratory methods used to assess udder health, methods used to quantify antimicrobial usage on dairy farms, and knowledge of antibiotic usage practices on US dairy farms.
Required Application Materials
The interested applicant should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three references. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Special Instructions
The position is open until filled and review of applications will begin April 1, 2024 Applications must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.msu.edu. Questions can be directed to Dr. Pamela Ruegg, at plruegg@msu.edu.
Review of Applications Begins On
05/01/2024
Website
https://cvm.msu.edu/lcs
Department Statement
The Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LCS) is educating the next generation of veterinary professionals, conducting research that improves the lives of animals and humans, and providing the finest clinical services available.
Our diverse faculty focuses on areas ranging from dairy, food animal, and specialized equine services to intensive research and student training. They work closely with students pursuing DVM degrees, veterinarians in internship and residency programs, and MS and PhD students. Learning to better understand, diagnose, and treat disease takes place in some of the most advanced facilities and laboratories. Faculty and students work together to find new solutions and put them into practice for a better world.
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Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
