Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
Michigan State University Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences (LCS) invites applications for a Research Associate postdoctoral position available in the One Health Lab with Dr. Catalina Picasso.
This position focuses on enhancing surveillance, early detection, and control strategies for infectious diseases affecting cattle populations, including HPAI, bovine tuberculosis, and other emerging diseases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-impact research at the intersection of epidemiology, animal health, and disease control.
While in this role, you will:
- Conduct data analysis encompassing disease diagnosis, epidemiological and spatiotemporal data analysis, and risk assessment, to inform evidence-based interventions.
- Design, coordinate and perform field studies, support extramural grant/fellowship applications, prepare manuscripts for high impact scientific journals and present scientific research at national and international scientific meetings.
Michigan State University is located on one of the nation's largest and most beautiful campuses. The University has a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and is home to a diverse international community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists, teachers and leaders. East Lansing's collegiate atmosphere is complimented by low cost of living with convenient access to neighboring cultural centers such as Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Chicago. East Lansing and surrounding communities provide excellent public-school systems. In addition, Michigan, the Great Lakes State, with its numerous inland lakes and rivers, state and national parks, national lake shores, world-class golf courses, and four seasons offers a broad variety of outdoor recreational activities. Visit the Pure Michigan© website for more details.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The mission of the college is to be inclusive as we learn, discover, heal and protect. We, as a college, aim to identify, attract, and retain talented students, faculty, and staff reflective of the diversity of the populations in our state, the nation, and the world. Our academic, scholarly, and service roles, considered separately and collectively, form the foundation of an inclusive culture that is committed to respecting, nurturing, and advancing all individuals.
CVM Core Value of Diversity: We are committed to promoting the principles of equal opportunity and multiculturalism where all individuals are valued, respected, provided opportunity to flourish and open doors in their pursuit of excellence. We encourage and welcome our community to share ideas with us surrounding opportunities to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion. The College's vision is to be the destination for teaching, innovation, care, and service. Six goals, backed by specific strategies, guide our organization as we move forward. Read more at to learn about the MSU College of Veterinary Medicine's goals, strategies and progress.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Public Health, or a related field
Minimum Requirements
PhD in Epidemiology, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Public Health, or a related field, with a strong background in quantitative epidemiology.
Strong analytical and quantitative