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\nBEACON Veterinary Outbreak Analyst<\/h4>
\nThe Biothreats Emergence, Analysis and Communications Network (BEACON) is an innovative, opensource informal surveillance program designed for global biothreats surveillance and response. Leveraging advanced artificial intelligence (AI), large language models (LLMs) and a network of globally based experts, BEACON rapidly collects, analyzes, and disseminates information on emerging infectious diseases affecting humans, animals, and the environment. BEACON is based at Boston University\u2019s Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) and operated in partnership with the Hariri Institute for Computing and Data Sciences at Boston University and HealthMap at Boston Children\u2019s Hospital. BEACON seeks to engage veterinary Outbreak Analysts based in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia to provide human oversight and quality control to veterinary disease signals in BEACON\u2019s biothreats signal pipeline and AI generated reporting. For more information: https:\/\/beaconbio.org<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThe scope of work involves reviewing, selecting, and verifying signals from BEACON\u2019s pipeline and editing and publishing AI generated reports displayed on BEACON\u2019s website. When on call to cover the platform, the Outbreak Analyst will be responsible for ensuring, on a daily basis, that signals are reviewed and verified and that reports are edited and published with accuracy and needed context.<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Serve as the on-call veterinary Outbreak Analyst for a minimum of 15-20 weeks per year. On-call weeks involve 7 consecutive days with the production of approximately 7 reports over the week (approximately 10 hours of work is required)
\n\u2022 During on-call weeks, on a daily basis, review select incoming signals in BEACON\u2019s closed editor system as well as any external submissions, select signals of interest, verify selected signals following BEACON\u2019s verification methodology, select signals for AI generated reports, and review and edit AI generated reports. Reports will be reviewed by BEACON senior staff prior to publishing to the BEACON website
\n\u2022 Attend monthly BEACON editorial team meeting<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 An advanced degree in animal health field required
\n\u2022 Five or more years of experience in animal infectious diseases, specifically in diagnosis, treatment, and\/or research.
\n\u2022 Training in epidemiological surveillance methodology and outbreak investigation required (TEPHINET Field Epidemiology Training Program [FETP] or similar training)
\n\u2022 A track record of achievement in academic, governmental or nongovernmental organization commensurate with career stage.
\n\u2022 Ability and interest in maintaining expertise in infectious diseases through continuing education.
\n\u2022 Email and Internet proficiency and daily access.
\n\u2022 Ability to have uninterrupted Internet access to support daily duties.
\n\u2022 Comfort with using and learning new technologies and willingness and capacity to learn how to use BEACON\u2019s complex closed editor system.
\n\u2022 Experience drafting epidemiological reports for public health programs
\n\u2022 Written and spoken English language fluency. Additional languages a plus.
\n\u2022 Located in Africa, South Asia, or Southeast Asia
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\nNovember 1, 2026 through November 1, 2027 with the possibility of renewal.
\nMinimum of 15 weeks per year (7 consecutive days). Work can be performed remotely.<\/p>\n
\nTo be considered for this position, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to info@beaconbio.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.<\/p>\n