Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Virology

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Clinical Diagnostic Virology in the California Animal Health & Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS) and Department of Medicine & Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis. The successful candidate will be in residence at the CAHFS laboratory on the UC Davis campus.

The current base pay range is $185,600-$346,900. "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay (i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step) are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications and experience.

DVM or equivalent with advanced degree or training in virology required. Two years of experience in diagnostic virology preferred. Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (ACVM) or European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM) preferred. Appointment renewal to the 4th year requires ACVM or ECVM board certification. Demonstrated interest in avian and/or livestock diseases required. Demonstrated ability in traditional viral isolation and identification, as well as experience in molecular diagnostics and sequencing required. Demonstrated interest, aptitude, and capability in advancing viral diagnostic disciplines, disease investigation, and diagnostic interpretation required. Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching required. Knowledge of or experience with outbreak response preferred. The successful candidate will have: i) excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with staff, veterinarians, producers and government agencies; ii) client-focused, service-oriented approach to diagnostics; and iii) demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1) prior to beginning diagnostic duties.

Diagnostic Service: The candidate will function as a diagnostic virologist in the CAHFS laboratory located on the UC Davis campus. The diagnostic caseload includes predominantly livestock and avian species with an emphasis of disease conditions affecting food animal species. Interaction with veterinarians and livestock producers is an integral part of this position. The incumbent provides expertise and scientific oversight to all four CAHFS' laboratories. During responses to viral disease outbreaks, the incumbent coordinates outbreak

response diagnostic services and serves as the primary contact with State and Federal agencies.

Creative Work: Creative use of diagnostic case material and development of innovative approaches in diagnostic virology resulting in peer-reviewed publication is essential.

Teaching: The incumbent will have limited teaching activities, which may include didactic and case-based presentations to veterinary students, graduate students, and residents as well as outreach activities for client education.

Service: University and public service through departmental, school and university committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate activities is required.

To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by September 30, 2026; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1) a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications, experiences, career goals; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement summarizing the applicant's creative interests; 4) a statement of teaching philosophy; 5) the names and addresses of five professional references, and 6) Authorization to Release Information form. Application material is to be submitted by using the University's online submission program at

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School: https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/

Department: https://cahfs.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/

DVM or equivalent with advanced degree or training in virology required. Appointment renewal to the 4th year requires ACVM or ECVM board certification. Demonstrated interest in avian and/or livestock diseases required. Demonstrated ability in traditional viral isolation and identification, as well as experience in molecular diagnostics and sequencing required. Demonstrated interest, aptitude, and capability in advancing viral diagnostic disciplines, disease investigation, and diagnostic interpretation required. Demonstrated aptitude and experience in teaching required. The successful candidate will have: i) excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with staff, veterinarians, producers and government agencies; ii) client-focused, service-oriented approach to diagnostics; and iii) demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.

Must be eligible for veterinary medical licensing in the State of California (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846-4857). Individuals must obtain a full CA license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4846) or a University license (California Business and Professions Code Section 4848.1) prior to beginning diagnostic duties.

Two years of experience in diagnostic virology preferred. Board certification or eligibility by the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (ACVM) or European College of Veterinary Microbiology (ECVM) preferred.

Knowledge of or experience with outbreak response preferred.

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Zoom interviews will be conducted, if necessary. Phone references will be done for each tier 1 candidate with letters of reference being solicited for the candidate of choice.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
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To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration.

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