Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor - Comparative Medicine

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Bastrop (TX); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Zusammenfassung

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Bastrop, Texas seeks a veterinarian to oversee clinical care for nonhuman primate breeding colonies and support surgical, radiographic, and ultrasonography services. The role emphasizes animal welfare and collaboration with investigators in translational research.

Candidates should have a DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited school, with post-graduate primate experience; GLP exposure and DACLAM candidacy are highly valued in this academic

Qualifikationen

• DVM degree from an AVMA-accredited program; eligible to practice in the US.
• Post-graduate primate clinical experience preferred; GLP experience a plus.
• Board certification in laboratory animal medicine (DACLAM) preferred.

Aufgaben

• Oversee clinical care for breeding colonies and experimental animals.
• Implement animal care and welfare standards within the colony.
• Collaborate with investigators by providing research services.
• Support surgery, x-ray, and ultrasonography as needed.

Kenntnisse

DVM degree

Primate veterinary care

GLP experience

DACLAM board-certified

Academic appointment eligibility

Ausbildung

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (AVMA-accredited)

Tools

Ultrasound

Radiography

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research is located in Bastrop, Texas on 300+ beautiful acres with ~2500 nonhuman primates including neotropical species, macaques, baboons, and chimpanzees. As a veterinarian in the Department of Comparative Medicine, the open faculty position provides oversight for the clinical care responsibilities for breeding colonies and experimental animals, implements animal care and welfare standards, and collaborates with investigators by providing research services. This position will provide clinical care to new world and/or old world nonhuman primate species and may support the centralized services of surgery, x-ray, and ultrasonography of this colony. This position may fulfill the role and responsibilities of a clinical veterinarian in nonclinical laboratory studies as defined by FDA 21 CFR Part 58 and may participate in administrative or compliance programs as directed. He/she/they may perform basic research, independent and/or collaborative, that contributes to the knowledge base of the Cancer Center, strengthens translational research activities, and satisfies the goals of the Department.

Candidates must have earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited university and be legally qualified to practice veterinary medicine in some state, province, territory, or possession of the Unites States.

Candidates must have post graduate nonhuman primate clinical experience in Veterinary Medicine and/or Laboratory Animal Medicine. Experience in conducting Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) investigations preferred, as is being board certified in laboratory animal medicine (DACLAM). He/she must meet institutional requirements for an academic appointment as an Assistant/Associate Professor.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits , including medical, dental, paid time off , retirement , tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Additional Information

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0
• FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
• Work Location: Onsite