Dr. Erick B Gagne
We are seeking a creative and interactive individual to join our group as a postdoctoral fellow to lead a project on landscape genetics in Eastern cottontails. The focus of the project is to expand work on using landscape genetics to inform pathogen spread on the landscape. The Wildlife Futures Program (WFP) is a wildlife health program at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine that work closely with wildlife management professionals and leads innovative research to inform wildlife health. The position will include publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals and representing the Wildlife Futures Program at professional meetings and trainings. If desired there is the opportunity for mentorship of students, particularly summer veterinary students. The work will be conducted under the guidance of Dr. Roderick (Erick) Gagne. The start date is flexible with a potential immediate start through June 2024.
The position is located at PennVet New Bolton Center in Chester County, PA. New Bolton Center is in the beautiful Brandywine Valley where there are many nearby opportunities for outdoor recreation and cultural attractions, including Longwood Gardens, Brandywine River Museum of Art, vineyards, breweries, and a vibrant restaurant scene including downtown Kennett Square. In addition, the postdoc will be a part of the University of Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Postdoctoral Program Home | Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (upenn.edu) The program emphasizes career and personal development and strives to provide the highest quality training in and outside of the labs. There will be opportunities for the postdoc to travel to Philadelphia (~35 miles) as well as remotely participate in programming provided by the program.
Funding
The position has funding for two years and a minimum starting salary of $65,000.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. in a related field is required. Although we will consider a broad range of applicants, experience with landscape genomics is preferred. Expertise in disease ecology or wildlife disease is not required – if you are interested in these areas come learn with us! The ability to collaborate and clearly communicate written and verbal scientific objectives and project results to a broad is audience (e.g. public, agency staff) is required. Above all else, the position requires someone committed to a safe, respectful, and diverse working environment.
Contact
apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Erick Gagne, rgagne@vet.upenn.edu. Review of applications will be rolling, with invitations for the first round of interviews in February. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this position.