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Research Scientist- EcoHealth Alliance

Research Scientist- EcoHealth Alliance

EcoHealth Alliance is seeking a research scientist to work as part of the modeling team, assisting on quantitative and spatial analyses related to zoonotic disease ecology, biodiversity and health, and conservation biology.

September 29, 2020 Job Postings
Biologists study poop to see what’s killing Mt. Evans’ goats

Biologists study poop to see what’s killing Mt. Evans’ goats

The hope is that the samples will lead to solving a mystery that has stumped Colorado wildlife biologists for seven years: What is killing the mountain goat kids on Mount Evans?

September 4, 2020 News
Montana Seeks Help From Public After Several White-tailed Deer Found Dead with Symptoms Similar to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

Montana Seeks Help From Public After Several White-tailed Deer Found Dead with Symptoms Similar to Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has received several reports over the last few weeks of dead or dying white-tailed deer, along with a few antelope. Biologists are still waiting for test results to come back, but early indications indicate patterns and symptoms similar to epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD).

August 27, 2020 News

Grad Student/Postdoc Opportunities in Wildlife Disease Ecology & Evolution

The Becker Lab at the University of Oklahoma is actively recruiting graduate students and postdocs to join and expand research projects on the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in wildlife.

Hunting Pressure Modulates Prion Infection Risk in Mule Deer Herds

Hunting Pressure Modulates Prion Infection Risk in Mule Deer Herds

Findings suggest that harvesting mule deer with sufficient hunting pressure may help control chronic wasting disease.

August 20, 2020 Research & Publications

Postdoc Position: Waterfowl Geospatial Disease- USGS/University of Oklahoma

The postdoctoral researcher will focus on conducting geo-spatial analyses and simulation modeling tasks to examine the role of waterfowl in the transmission of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in China.

August 20, 2020 Job Postings

Postdoc Position: Disease Ecology of Bat-Virus Relationships- University of Arkansas

The lab of Dr Kristian Forbes at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville is searching for a 2-year postdoctoral researcher to work on the disease ecology of bats in east Africa.

August 20, 2020 Job Postings
Survival of Adult Female Bighorn Sheep Following a Pneumonia Epizootic

Survival of Adult Female Bighorn Sheep Following a Pneumonia Epizootic

Summer and autumn forage quality may partially offset the negative effect associated with M. ovipneumoniae infection on host survival.

August 6, 2020 Research & Publications
Special Issue: “Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus” Call for Manuscripts

Special Issue: “Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus” Call for Manuscripts

This Special Issue on epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus in Viruses will provide a multifaceted view of the latest research into epizootic hemorrhagic disease virus.

August 6, 2020 News, Research & Publications
Veterinary Medical Officer- Idaho Department of Fish & Game

Veterinary Medical Officer- Idaho Department of Fish & Game

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is currently recruiting for a Veterinarian, Medical Officer to join their Wildlife Forensic Health Laboratory team in Eagle, Idaho.

August 5, 2020 Job Postings