Associate Professor-Veterinarian

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is seeking an Associate Professor-Veterinarian at the Tulane National Primate Research Center. This role involves providing veterinary care to a large population of nonhuman primates while supporting ongoing research in infectious diseases, gene therapy, and more. Candidates should hold a DVM/VMD from an accredited institution and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license to practice veterinary medicine.
• ACLAM board certification or eligibility is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care for breeding colony and research animals.
• Support research initiatives and train veterinary staff.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

DVM/VMD degree from AVMA-accredited college

Job description

Associate Professor-Veterinarian

Location:
Covington, LA
Open Date:
Jun 1, 2024
Description:
The Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC)is seeking applications for the position of veterinarian within the Division of Veterinary Medicine to help meet the needs of the program.

The TNPRC 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 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 veterinarians in the Division of Veterinary Medicine and will be provided opportunities to participate in the conduct of independent or collaborative research.
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:
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Please submitapplication materials using Interfolio via the "Apply Now" button on this page.Applicants are asked to provide CV and cover letter for review by the our faculty search committee. Please upload any additional materials to your application as needed. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact Kasi Russell-Lodrigue, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, Chair, Division of Veterinary Medicine, TNPRC Associate Director and Chief Veterinary Medical Officer [e-mail] [e-mail]. We look forward to speaking with you!
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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