Veterinary Pathologist/ Staff Scientist Position
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
The Veterinary Pathology Section (VPS) of the Rocky Mountain Veterinary
Branch (RMVB), NIAID, NIH has a staff scientist position available for
a veterinary pathologist with research experience. The position is located
in the Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML), Hamilton, MT.
Description of Duties
VPS currently includes one American College of Veterinary Pathologists
(ACVP) pathologist and three full-time staff operating a well-equipped
and automated histology laboratory. The incumbent is responsible for the
following duties:
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Planning, developing, and implementing a full array of pathology
services to support RML investigators, requiring detailed histopathologic,
immunohistochemical, and molecular analyses of tissue specimens of
both naturally occurring and experimentally infected animal models
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Preparing and/or collaborating in the preparation of technical reports
on the results of investigations and studies, presenting results on
current findings at scientific meetings and conferences, and preparing
manuscripts for publication in scientific journals
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Providing expert gross, histopathologic, and clinical evaluation
of animal tissues for the diagnosis and study of infectious diseases
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Working in biosafety level 2 and 3 laboratories
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Performing gross necropsies and working on experimental animal models
and pathogens in a biosafety level 4 facility
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Providing professional
guidance and consultation to appropriate staff regarding anatomy,
physiology, pathology, veterinary care, and clinical diseases of
laboratory animals, including nonhuman primates
- Providing laboratory support for epidemic investigations associated
with zoonotic emerging infectious diseases and providing field guidance
and advice for proper collection techniques for specimens from animal
sources
Incumbent may conduct research of interest involving diseases of laboratory
animals. Board certification in anatomic pathology preferred.
How To Apply
Applicants must be U.S. citizens, resident aliens, or nonresident aliens with
or eligible to obtain a valid employment authorized visa. Salary depends on degree
and qualifications. Other incentives may be available.
Send curriculum vitae, including grade transcripts, bibliography, three
letters of reference, selected reprints, and a brief statement of research
interest, to:
Mary Jude Jacobs, Administrative Officer
Rocky Mountain Laboratories
903 S. 4th St.
Hamilton, MT, 59840
Applications are due by August 31, 2009.
All information provided by applicants will remain confidential and will
be viewed only by authorized officials of NIAID. HHS and NIH are equal
opportunity employers.
Please refer to the ACVP listing upon inquiry.
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