Faculty -Veterinarian

Faculty -Veterinarian

Tulane University:

Health Sciences:

Tulane National Primate Research Center:

Veterinary Medicine Location Covington, LA Open Date Jun 01, 2024 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 the program. The TNBRC is one of seven National Primate Research Centers in the U.S. The TNBRC is an AAALAC International accredited facility housing approximately 5,000 nonhuman primates (NHP) of six different species. TNBRC'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 submit application 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 kerussel@tulane.edu. We look forward to speaking with you! Application Process This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Apply Now Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.