Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

Michigan State University Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LCS) invites applications for a Research Associate postdoctoral position available in the One Health Lab with Dr. Catalina Picasso.

This position focuses on enhancing surveillance, early detection, and control strategies for infectious diseases affecting cattle populations, including HPAI, bovine tuberculosis, and other emerging diseases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact research at the intersection of epidemiology, animal health, and disease control.

While in this role, you will:

• Conduct data analysis encompassing disease diagnosis, epidemiological and spatiotemporal data analysis, and risk assessment, to inform evidence-based interventions.
• Design, coordinate and perform field studies, support extramural grant/fellowship applications, prepare manuscripts for high impact scientific journals and present scientific research at national and international scientific meetings.

Michigan State University is located on one of the nation's largest and most beautiful campuses. The University has a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is home to a diverse international community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, teachers and leaders. East Lansing's collegiate atmosphere is complimented by low cost of living with convenient access to neighboring cultural centers such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public-school systems. In addition, Michigan, the Great Lakes State, with its numerous inland lakes and rivers, state and national parks, national lake shores, world-class golf courses, and four seasons offers a broad variety of outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pure Michigan© website https://www.michigan.org/ for more details.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn, discover, heal and protect. We, as a college, aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state, the nation, and the world. Our academic, scholarly, and service roles, considered separately and collectively, form the foundation of an inclusive culture that is committed to respecting, nurturing, and advancing all individuals.

CVM Core Value of Diversity: We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at https://cvm.msu.edu/about/strategic-planning-2021-26 to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's goals, strategies and progress.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Public Health, or a related field

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Public Health, or a related field, with a strong background in quantitative epidemiology.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency in statistical and epidemiological data analysis.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience handling dairy cattle data and livestock disease management.
• Experience on transmission modeling and spatial analyses.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter (one page max). The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
• CV
• University/college transcripts
• Names and contact information of three references.

Special Instructions

For questions, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Catalina Picasso (picasso1@msu.edu) Position is open until filled, review of applications begins on April 15, 2025. Applicants must submit their application through the MSU Careers portal.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/15/2025

Summary of Physical Demands

• May require frequent lifting.

Summary of Health Risks

• May work with animals or unfixed animal tissue.

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.

MSU Statement

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.