What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank Faculty Position, Research Faculty Appointment, Comparative Medicine Department position at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center?
“Announcing a new hybrid (Onsite/Remote), full-time, benefits eligible, faculty position in the Department of Comparative Medicine at UT MD Anderson in Bastrop, Texas.”
The Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) at UT MD Anderson is seeking a Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist for a non-tenure track, open rank Research Faculty Appointment. The DCM is one of 10 basic science departments in the Science Division of the UT MD Anderson, but is the only department housed at the Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research (KCCMR) in Bastrop, Texas. The DCM and the KCCMR maintain several essential national research resources focused on non-human primates as well as other animals that are supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health. Research in the department is aimed at addressing diseases that impact both human and animal health, with an emphasis on research that will benefit cancer patients. The DCM also maintains a preclinical studies program that conducts GLP-compliant evaluations of new therapeutics to assure both safety and efficacy prior to clinical studies in humans. As the nation’s leading cancer center, UT MD Anderson is committed to supporting groundbreaking cancer research to drive its mission to eliminate cancer, by developing and maintaining specialized programs in animal models, research and education.
This position will provide pathology diagnostic service, research collaboration, and education by providing anatomic pathology support to researchers, early drug discovery, preclinical development and safety assessment of novel therapeutic products, and educational training programs. The primary responsibilities of this position include pathology service in support of preclinical development and safety evaluation of new therapeutic compounds, necropsies associated with discovery studies, and colony health management. Nonhuman primates account for the majority of the caseload, with rodents (typically rats and mice) making up the remainder. Establishing research collaborations with scientists and sponsors across the institution, and service on various institutional academic and research committees are strongly encouraged and account for the remaining percent effort.
Candidate must have earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association-accredited university or equivalent foreign degree. Post-doctoral experience and/or education in veterinary pathology (PhD in related field) is preferred. Board certification by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or European College of Veterinary Pathologists (ECVP) or ACVP phase II eligibility is required is required.
Candidates must have a 3 years' experience as a veterinary pathologist (this would include formal training under the supervision of a Diplomate of the ACVP/ECVP in an institution that trains veterinary pathologists as one of its primary functions). Experience in toxicologic pathology and laboratory animal pathology is preferred. He/she must meet institutional requirements for an academic appointment.
UT MD Anderson offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits and incentive packages. Further, UT MD Anderson encourages remote work. Thus, individuals in this position would be provided with the necessary equipment to accommodate partial remote work to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.
UT MD Anderson's Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research is a 385-acre research complex in rural Bastrop Country, just 40 miles from Austin. The KCCMR houses over 2,200 nonhuman primates, representing eight species, and employs 150 faculty and staff.
- Doctoral-level degree in a field appropriate to Faculty role and Department mission
- Assistant Professor: At least 2 years’ experience as postdoctoral fellow or instructor, required or equivalent time as a basic scientist.
- Associate Professor: Typically, 5 years’ experience as Assistant Professor or equivalent.
- Professor: Typically, 5 years’ experience as Associate Professor or equivalent doctoral training per discipline
UT MD Anderson offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of UT MD Anderson to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html