Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Wildlife Health and Conservation St Kitts

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is inviting applications for one Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Wildlife Health and Conservation, with a focus on sea turtles, shorebirds, and seabirds.About the PositionThis exciting opportunity will involve conducting research on endangered and threatened wildlife species, collecting population and health data, and contributing to management and policy-related initiatives. Current projects span nesting behavior, foraging ecology, disease surveillance, sex ratio assessments, clinical cases, necropsy, and conservation education.The successful candidate will work with a multidisciplinary supervisory team:· Dr. Kimberly M. Stewart (RUSVM, SKSTMN, WIDECAST)· Dr. Karen L. Eckert (WIDECAST)· Dr. Terry Norton (WIDECAST, SKSTMN, The Turtle Hospital)· Dr. Scott Rush (Mississippi State University)Key Responsibilities· Lead and collaborate on intramural and extramural grant applications.· Publish at least two manuscripts per year (case report, short communication, or full manuscript).· Present research at WIDECAST AGM and ISTS annually.· Supervise and train student volunteers and research elective students (minimum 20 per year).· Train graduate and veterinary students in field and laboratory techniques