Postdoctoral Associate- Comparative Medicine
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7243017 (Ref #: 19011-en_US)
- Posting Date: May 7, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Laboratory Animal Medicine Training Program within the Center for Comparative Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking graduate veterinary applicants for a postdoctoral training position. The postdoctoral fellow will work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary veterinary team to provide care for a diverse population of research animals and undertake a research project while acquiring the didactic training hours required to sit for certification in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. The incumbent will also work closely with IACUC administrators to help provide regulatory oversight of the animal care and use program.
Job Duties
Clinical responsibilities:
- Conducts assessment and treatment plan for protocol related and spontaneous diseases in rodent and non-rodent species at various animal facilities on a rotating basis as assigned.
- Completes surgical training of investigators, anesthesia monitoring, and post-op care.
- Conducts preventative care and health surveillance.
- Trains at off site primate clinical rotations at Charles River and Bastrop primate facilities.
Research and training responsibilities
- Identifies a research lab and spends one year performing an independent research project that will result in a first author publication.
- Assists with and performs other research projects as time permits.
- Participates and gives lectures in weekly resident seminar series on ACLAM boards material Regulatory responsibilities:
- Serves on the IACUC as an alternate member.
- Performs IACUC protocol reviews, IACUC facility and lab inspections, and semiannual program evaluations.
- Participates in AAALAC site visits an other regulatory inspections as they occur.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Doctor of veterinary medicine, licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state.
- Eligible to obtain veterinary license in Texas.
- Ability to take rotating on call schedule for emergency and after hours clinical coverage.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
