Job opening

[Dana Hasselschwert]

 

 

Position: Clinical Veterinarian                                                                                                      EEO# RD 1-13

 

Responsibilities:

This position will provide therapeutic, surgical, and diagnostic support for several NHP breeder programs:

  

·         Responsibilities include providing therapeutic, surgical, and diagnostic support for several non-human primate breeder programs;

·         Evaluating non-human primates and monitoring animal health on various research protocols, such as safety, pharmacokinetic, and efficacy, for the biotechnological and pharmaceutical industry;

·         Providing support and instruction to students, residents, visiting veterinarians, and clinical veterinary technicians in the principles and application of non-human primate medicine.

 

Qualifications:
DVM/VMD from an AVMA- accredited school of veterinary medicine.  Experience with non-human primates is preferred.  A highly motivated, self-starter type of individual is sought.  Interpersonal/communication skills are essential.

 

University and Community:

The mission of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is to offer exceptional education informed by diverse world views striving to develop innovative leaders who advance knowledge. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges accredits the University, which offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in the arts, sciences, and professional programs. The University is a public research university with high research activity, an enrollment of over 18,000 students and 800 faculty members. UL Lafayette is the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers degree programs in 55 undergraduate disciplines, 15 post-bachelor certificates, seven graduate certificates, the master’s degree in 28 disciplines and the doctorate in 10 disciplines. Additional information about the University is available on the University's webpage at http://louisiana.edu./

 

The New Iberia Research Center is a $20 million biomedical research center which provides resources for the conduct of basic and applied research requiring the use of non-human primates aimed at the solution of human health and societal problems.  In addition, the Center serves as a resource to the biomedical community enabling investigators from other institutions to conduct all or part of their research.  The NIRC is a Center of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  Within the NIRC, the Director, Associate Director-NIRC CRO Research Director, Chair of Veterinary Medicine, and Quality Assurance Auditor comprise the Executive Team.

 

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

 

ANTICIPATED Starting Date: TBD

 

Applications:

For consideration, please forward a resume, cover letter, transcript and references (at least 3) to:

New Iberia Research Center- Human Resources

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

P.O. Box 13610

New Iberia, LA  70562-3610

 

Or email to nir...@louisiana.edu

 

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