Position Function:
The Department of Pathobiology and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University is seeking applications a post-doctoral researcher position in modeling complex dynamic systems related to animal production and health.
Salary Grade: UC
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Area of Specialization:
Disease Systems Modeling
Anticipated Appointment Date:
April 16, 2021
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop models of complex dynamic systems related to animal production and health. Methods may include mathematical, stochastic, system dynamics stock and flow modeling or other programing methods.
Minimum Qualifications:
The candidates must have a PhD degree demonstrating expertise in modeling complex adaptive systems. A DVM degree or demonstrated experience with food production system animal health is desirable.
ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):
No
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Qualified persons should submit a letter of application briefly outlining interests and qualifications, including pertinent experience, along with a resume, transcripts, all transcripts need to have SSN redacted, and the names and contact information for three references to:
David R. Smith, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVPM, Dipl. Epidemiology
Mikell and Mary Cheek Hall Davis Endowed Professor
Interim Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine
PO Box 6100, 240 Wise Center Drive
Mississippi State, MS 39762
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon funding availability.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.
