Wildlife Disease Surveillance Specialist — Remote

CSU Veterinary Health; Fort Collins (CO); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories is seeking a Wildlife Disease Specialist to develop a comprehensive surveillance plan for a national park, aligning with One Health and adaptive management. The role emphasizes epidemiology, diagnostic interpretation, and biosafety within a research setting.

The position is part-time (approximately 10 hours per week for 6–9 months) with potential extension, requiring strong communication and independent work capabilities while

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in wildlife, biology or veterinary field with disease/epidemiology experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a remote, project-based environment.
• Experience with biosafety and data management in field and lab settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop wildlife disease surveillance plan for a national park.
• Identify diseases of concern for focal wildlife species and potential spillover.
• Establish sample collection, submission and data management protocols.
• Develop outbreak response and wildlife mortality protocols and communications.
• Train park personnel in surveillance strategies and biosafety practices.
• Maintain regular communication with NPS veterinarian and park managers.

Skills

Epidemiology

Wildlife health

Communication

Independent work

Education

PhD or DVM in biological/wildlife or veterinary fields

Tools

TEAMS

MS Office

Job description

Colorado State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories is seeking a Wildlife Disease Specialist to develop a comprehensive surveillance plan for a national park, aligning with One Health and adaptive management. The role emphasizes epidemiology, diagnostic interpretation, and biosafety within a research setting.

The position is part-time (approximately 10 hours per week for 6–9 months) with potential extension, requiring strong communication and independent work capabilities while