Faculty - Veterinarian

Tulane University Staff

Covington, LA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Animal Research, Biomedical Research, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Disease, Gene Therapy, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Infectious Diseases, Medicine, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Team Player, Veterinary Medicine, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Covington, LA

POSTED

7 days ago

Description

The Tulane National Biomedical Research Center (TNBRC) is seeking applications for the position of veterinarian within the Division of Veterinary Medicine to help meet the needs of its expanding program.

The TNBRC is one of seven National Primate Research Centers in the U.S. The TNPRC is an AAALAC International accredited facility housing approximately 5,000 nonhuman primates (NHP) of six different species. TNPRC's research program is focused on infectious disease with a concentration on the study of AIDS. Other areas of research involve emerging infectious diseases, gene therapy, biodefense, enteric disease, NHP behavior, and NHP medicine and surgery.

Responsibilities of the position include general medical and surgical care of breeding colony and research animals, provision of research support, and training of investigators, laboratory animal medicine residents, veterinary students, and technicians. The successful candidate will join a team of ACLAM board certified veterinarians in the Division of Veterinary Medicine and will be provided opportunities to participate in the conduct of independent or collaborative research. This is a non-tenured clinical track position.

Qualifications

The candidate must hold a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college of veterinary medicine and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in one of the 50 states. ACLAM board certification or eligibility is preferred. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to interact positively with others with an orientation toward team science, intellectual curiosity, and demonstrated initiative toward continuous improvement.

Application Instructions

This position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. Please submit an application using Interfolio via the "Apply Now" button on this page. Applicants are asked to provide a CV and cover letter/letter of intent for review by the search committee. Applicants may upload additional materials to their application if needed. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact TNPRC-vetmed@tulane.edu .

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