| Date Posted: | March 19, 2013 |
| Contact Person: | Patti Obenour or Dr. Jonathan Arzt |
| Practice Name: | Plum Island Disease Center Research Participation Program |
| Address: | Orient Point, NY |
| Phone: | (865)574-1447 jonathan.arzt@ars.usda.gov |
| E-Mail: | Patti.Obenour@orau.org |
| Practice Type: | Corporation |
| Job Type: | Associate |
PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
DVM APPOINTMENT Description: The Agricultural Research Service (ARS, USDA) is immediately seeking a highly motivated and energetic Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join the Foreign Animal Disease Research Unit team at the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC). This position is available immediately and is funded for 1 year, with the opportunity of renewal for up to 3 years. The position will primarily involve conducting research related to pathogenesis and screening tools for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) within the facility’s BSL-3 containment laboratory. PIADC is the only U.S. laboratory facility performing research, development and diagnosis of foreign animal diseases of highest threat to the U.S. This critical national asset is located off the northeast coast of Long Island, NY, and accessible by government-provided ferry from Orient Point, NY, and Old Saybrook, CT. Research at PIADC is performed on animal diseases that threaten the nation's animal industries and exports. One of the missions of PIADC is to develop technologies to help mitigate the risks of catastrophic economic losses caused by foreign animal disease (FAD) agents accidentally or deliberately introduced into the United States. For additional information, please see the program website at http://www.orau.gov/piadc Qualifications: We are seeking an individual who is looking for a special opportunity to develop expertise in foreign animal disease of livestock while engaging in research which serves to protect the security of our Nation. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from a school or college of veterinary medicine accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education (AVMA) is highly desired. Candidates should be eligible to hold a valid State license (any of 50 states in the US) to practice veterinary medicine. Experience in lab animal medicine and clinical experience with livestock is desirable. Candidates with a MS or PhD with extensive experience handling livestock may be considered. Application: Information about the application process and application forms are available on the Web site (http://www.orau.gov/piadc). Contact information: Patti Obenour at Patti.Obenour@orau.org or (865)574-1447 or Dr. Jonathan Arzt jonathan.arzt@ars.usda.gov