"Assistant Professor – Veterinarian"

Tulane University: Health Sciences: Tulane National Primate Research Center: Veterinary Medicine

Location

Covington, LA

Open Date

Jun 04, 2024

Description

The Tulane National Primate Research Center (TNPRC) Division of Veterinary Medicine (DoVM) is seeking applications for veterinarians to help meet the needs of its expanding program providing care and oversight of approximately 5,000 nonhuman primates (NHP) of six different species. The TNPRC is an AAALAC International accredited facility whose research program is focused on infectious disease with concentrations on the study of AIDS, emerging infectious diseases, vector-borne disease, biodefense, 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 board-certified veterinarians and will be provided opportunities to participate in the conduct of independent or collaborative research. 

Generous benefits currently include paid holidays and vacation, paid continuing education and professional memberships, subsidized health and life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% Tulane contribution after two years of employment, and so much more! https://hr.tulane.edu/benefits.

The TNRPC community looks forward to welcoming veterinarians that share the DoVM’s philosophy of continuous improvement and evidence-based progress to support a veterinary care program of excellence that facilitates and enhances research programs of core and affiliate scientists.

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 or Shannon Aicklen saicklen@tulane.edu . We look forward to speaking with you!