Open Rank - Assistant/Associate Professor - Comparative Medicine

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Bastrop, TX invites a veterinarian to lead clinical care for breeding colonies and nonhuman primates, ensuring animal welfare and compliance with GLP standards.

This open faculty position collaborates with investigators, provides research services, and may support surgical, radiology, and ultrasound capabilities within the Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research. Appointment as Assistant/Associate Professor is expected.

Qualifications

• DVM from AVMA-accredited school and eligible to practice veterinary medicine in the United States.
• Postgraduate experience in nonhuman primate veterinary care or laboratory animal medicine.
• Board certification in laboratory animal medicine (DACLAM) or active pursuit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical care for breeding colonies and experimental primates.
• Implement and monitor animal welfare standards and GLP-related practices.
• Collaborate with investigators by providing research services and veterinary support.

Skills

Nonhuman primate clinical experience

GLP experience

Academic appointment readiness

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Board certification or fellowship in Laboratory Animal Medicine (DACLAM/LAM)

Job description

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