Johns Hopkins University
Faculty Veterinarian (Nonhuman Primate focus)
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Faculty Veterinarian (Nonhuman Primate focus)
Requisition #: A-160050-4 Status: Full Time Type: Faculty School: School of Medicine Department/Program: Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology Johns Hopkins University's Research Animal Resources (RAR) has a position available for a veterinarian with a faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The RAR nonhuman primate program provides clinical expertise and research support to various animal studies and includes rhesus and pigtail breeding colonies. The pigtail macaque breeding colony at Hopkins is supported by U42 NIH funding. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide clinical oversight for Old World nonhuman primates (NHPs), including rhesus macaques, pigtail macaques, and baboons. Provide colony health oversight for the breeding colonies, direct semi-annual TB testing, and physical exams. Oversee NHP quarantine procedures, including import, export, and sales. Supervise a veterinary technician. Mentor LAM post-doctoral fellows in providing clinical care. Participate in regulatory activities, including USDA inspections, IACUC semi-annual inspections, and AAALAC site visits. Train researchers and veterinary/husbandry personnel. Conduct clinical and collaborative research. Consult with investigators regarding research protocols. Work with husbandry personnel regarding the proper care of NHPs. Develop SOPs, guidelines, and related documents on using and working with NHPs. Work collaboratively with the Breeding Colony director and Attending Veterinarian to create and implement programmatic and infrastructure improvements. Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD). Experience:
Recent graduates of training programs are eligible to apply. Licensure:
Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the United States; current driver's license. Certification:
Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) certified or boards-eligible. Others:
Excellent oral and written English capabilities; a thorough knowledge of current US regulatory standards; strong teaching skills; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including scientists; a demonstrated ability to conduct clinical or collaborative research; a record of excellent customer service; ability to seek out, build, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with investigators. Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, three professional references, and a letter of application. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ . Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. Pre-Employment Information The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.
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Requisition #: A-160050-4 Status: Full Time Type: Faculty School: School of Medicine Department/Program: Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology Johns Hopkins University's Research Animal Resources (RAR) has a position available for a veterinarian with a faculty appointment as Assistant or Associate Professor (commensurate with experience) in the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. The RAR nonhuman primate program provides clinical expertise and research support to various animal studies and includes rhesus and pigtail breeding colonies. The pigtail macaque breeding colony at Hopkins is supported by U42 NIH funding. Duties and Responsibilities: Provide clinical oversight for Old World nonhuman primates (NHPs), including rhesus macaques, pigtail macaques, and baboons. Provide colony health oversight for the breeding colonies, direct semi-annual TB testing, and physical exams. Oversee NHP quarantine procedures, including import, export, and sales. Supervise a veterinary technician. Mentor LAM post-doctoral fellows in providing clinical care. Participate in regulatory activities, including USDA inspections, IACUC semi-annual inspections, and AAALAC site visits. Train researchers and veterinary/husbandry personnel. Conduct clinical and collaborative research. Consult with investigators regarding research protocols. Work with husbandry personnel regarding the proper care of NHPs. Develop SOPs, guidelines, and related documents on using and working with NHPs. Work collaboratively with the Breeding Colony director and Attending Veterinarian to create and implement programmatic and infrastructure improvements. Qualifications
Education:
Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD). Experience:
Recent graduates of training programs are eligible to apply. Licensure:
Current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state in the United States; current driver's license. Certification:
Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) certified or boards-eligible. Others:
Excellent oral and written English capabilities; a thorough knowledge of current US regulatory standards; strong teaching skills; ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including scientists; a demonstrated ability to conduct clinical or collaborative research; a record of excellent customer service; ability to seek out, build, and maintain positive collaborative relationships with investigators. Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, three professional references, and a letter of application. The position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected. Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:
https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ . Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. Pre-Employment Information The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.
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