Vet Pathologist

Discover Your Career at Emory University

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Description

Are you interested in a career that is both gratifying and challenging, and one where you have the potential to make immediate and significant contributions to the scientific understanding of many different infectious and neurodegenerative disease processes? Are you interested in participating in teaching and research collaboration? The Division of Pathology within the Emory National Primate Center is currently seeking a staff veterinary pathologist. You now have the opportunity to join a dynamic team composed of two board-certified pathologists and 20 pathology staff members supporting the clinical and research missions of Emory National Primate Research Center, located on Emory University's campus in beautiful Atlanta, Georgia! The Center's research programs include studies related to infectious diseases (such as HIV, SARS-CoV-2, Zika, and Malaria), vaccine development, neuroscience, and transplantation. We maintain a colony of approximately 3,000 nonhuman primates, including rhesus monkeys, cynomolgus monkeys, pigtail macaques, sooty mangabeys, squirrel monkeys, and chimpanzees. A rodent vivarium is also located on site. The salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing diagnostic pathology services, both in support of the clinical care of the nonhuman primate and rodent colonies and in support of ongoing research projects.
• Engaging in collaborative and/or independent research.
• Teaching laboratory animal and primate pathology to laboratory animal veterinary residents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• DVM (or equivalent) degree.
• Eligibility for ACVP board certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• PhD degree and/or prior experience (<2 years) with diseases and pathology of nonhuman primates.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Work schedule to be discussed during interview.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING STATEMENT:


The Emory National Primate Research Center (EPC), in conjunction with Emory University, conducts pre-employment screenings for all positions. These screenings may include an Information Network Associates (INA) and criminal background check, and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. In addition, the process may include a drug screening with health assessment, and review and mandate for various vaccinations. Updated COVID-19 vaccinations may be necessary for specific research projects.


NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD).

Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination.