University of Pittsburgh
Veterinary Pathologist
Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR)

The University of Pittsburgh, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) is seeking a Veterinary Pathologist to provide diagnostic and research support services for the Institution and its related Cores and Centers. The division oversees a large, diverse, AAALAC, Int. accredited biomedical animal research program. The University of Pittsburgh is currently ranked sixth nationally in NIH academic funding. Included in the University’s multiple facilities is an active transgenic gene typing core, rodent behavioral testing cores, multiple nonhuman primate colonies, bioengineering and regenerative medicine institutes, and world-renowned transplantation, resuscitation, AIDS, neuroscience, vaccine, and cancer research programs, as well as a newly opened regional biocontainment laboratory focusing on research in infectious disease agents. This position will report to the Associate Clinical Director, an ACVP Board Certified Veterinary Pathologist. Primary responsibilities include colony health management diagnostic pathology; research pathology support participation, development of a collaborative rodent phenotyping core for the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and other institutional users of genetically altered mice, nonhuman primate infectious disease projects (including numerous Biosafety level III studies) and a variety of other ancillary investigative efforts requiring anatomic pathology support data. Also required will be oversight and organization of operations of the DLAR histology and clinical diagnostic laboratories, as well as interfacing with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Histology Services; participation in preparation and submission of case materials for the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Wednesday Slide Conference Series (institutional participating member for 28 years). Additional duties will include involvement in a variety of DLAR & institutional programmatic activities such as IACUC membership, disease remediation planning, basic pathology training to laboratory animal veterinarians preparing for ACLAM boards as well as other interested staff and researchers and the sharing of a number of other basic administrative, regulatory and some clinical responsibilities. Opportunities for collaborative participation in research projects are readily available and such involvement is welcomed, as are the development of independent research initiatives.

Qualified candidates must hold a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited institution, be licensed in the United States and eligible for veterinary licensure in Pennsylvania.  The ideal candidate will be a Diplomat of the ACVP (or possess certification by an equivalent examination body) or be immediately Board eligible, possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and have familiarity and research interest with the diseases and pathological processes in a variety of laboratory animal species. Presentation of work/findings at appropriate regional and national meetings, as well as publication in scientific journals is expected.

This position is a non tenure, faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Professor in the DLAR.  Salary and academic appointment for the position will be commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications.  The University of Pittsburgh provides excellent benefits for employees and dependents including medical, tuition, and retirement packages. The successful candidate, based on availability and meeting department and School of Medicine appointment process guidelines, may be eligible to apply for an adjunct faculty appointment. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is identified and the position filled. Interested persons should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:

University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Edwin Klein, Associate Clinical Director
Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh
S1040 Bioscience Tower, 3500 Terrace Street, Pittsburgh PA 15261
or email kleine@dlar.pitt.edu

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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