Clinical Diagnostic Virology Professor - Outbreak Response

Sacbar; Davis, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) at the University of California, Davis, conducts diagnostic virology on livestock and avian species with emphasis on food animals. The position involves diagnostic service, oversight of CAHFS laboratories, and outbreak response coordination with state and federal agencies.

Limited teaching to veterinary students, graduates, and residents is expected, along with active university service and professional engagement.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with advanced degree or virology training.
• Two years of diagnostic virology experience preferred.
• ACVM or ECVM board certification or eligibility preferred.
• Eligibility for California veterinary license required.
• Experience with outbreak response and diagnostic interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Function as a diagnostic virologist for CAHFS with caseload involving livestock and avian species.
• Provide scientific oversight to CAHFS laboratories.
• Coordinate outbreak diagnostic services and serve as primary contact with state and federal agencies.
• Engage in teaching activities to veterinary students, graduates, and residents (limited).
• Participate in departmental, school, and university service and professional activities.

Skills

Diagnostic virology

Outbreak response coordination

Molecular diagnostics

Sequencing

Interpersonal communication

Teaching (limited)

Education

DVM or equivalent with advanced degree or training in virology

ACVM/ECVM board certification or eligibility

California veterinary license eligibility

Tools

PCR/RT-PCR

Sequencing platforms

Laboratory diagnostics equipment

Job description

The California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) at the University of California, Davis, conducts diagnostic virology on livestock and avian species with emphasis on food animals. The position involves diagnostic service, oversight of CAHFS laboratories, and outbreak response coordination with state and federal agencies.

Limited teaching to veterinary students, graduates, and residents is expected, along with active university service and professional engagement.