Description
Applications are invited for the position of Research Veterinarian (Assistant Research Professor / Associate Research Professor / Research Professor) within the Animal Resource Program (ARP) at The Pennsylvania State University. This position is based on the University Park Campus located in State College, PA.
Responsibilities include clinical veterinary care, disease surveillance and oversight of biosecurity, collaborating with investigators to support their research, working with the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to review protocols and policies and participating with semiannual facilities inspections and program reviews, providing training to researchers and students, and assisting with the efforts of compliance and administrative groups such the Biosafety Committee, the Office for Research Protections, Environmental Health and Safety, Office of Physical Plant, Occupational Health and Safety, and others as necessary.
This position holds a non-tenure line, faculty appointment in the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research reporting to the Director of the ARP. The ARP is an interdisciplinary research and teaching support department that provides animal husbandry, veterinary care, and training for over 20 departments, 5 colleges, and 500+ investigative faculty and staff. The ARP has a faculty and staff of around 30 individuals including 4 veterinarians and 2 veterinary technicians. ARP operates 12 campus vivaria including gnotobiotic and ABSL-3 facilities. The entire Penn State animal care program is fully accredited by AAALAC International including the laboratory animals, agricultural animals, and wildlife species.
Penn State is a major, public, land-grant research university with research activity exceeding $1.1 billion annually. The University Park campus is located within the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities are home to approximately 150,000 people, including over 45,000 students. The area is popular for its mountains, parks, streams, and superb sporting and recreational opportunities. State College has an excellent educational system and offers many cultural events.
To apply, please visit https://hr.psu.edu/careers and submit a letter of application documenting qualifications for the position, a current curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three (3) professional references. Inquiries may be directed to Todd A. Jackson, DVM, DACLAM (taj5330@psu.edu, 1-814-863-7778), Director of the ARP and Chair of the Search Committee. Reviews of applications will start immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
To apply, please visit https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Academic/job/Penn-State-University-Park/Veterinarian_REQ_0000073558-2
To review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to https://www.police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports, which will also explain how to request a paper copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications include a DVM/VMD degree from a veterinary school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or equivalent qualifications. Preferred qualifications include board certification by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) and/or completion of an ACLAM-recognized training program. The veterinarian must have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work well with an inclusive population.
