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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON
Position Vacancy Listing
PVL# 57535

Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 07/29/08

Working title:

Laboratory Animal Pathologist

Official title:

RESEARCH ANIMAL VET(E30DN) or ASSOC RES ANIMAL VET(E30FN) or ASST RES ANIMAL VET(E30LN)

Degree and area of specialization:

D.V.M. required. Candidate that holds a DVM and Ph.D. desirable.

License/certification:

WI license will need to be obtained. American College of Veterinary Board Certification desirable. Board eligibility required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Experience working with laboratory animals and scientific investigators in a research setting preferred.

Principal duties:

70% Necropsy/histopathology performed on animals submitted from animal colonies and consultation.
15% Research consultations and participation in studies.
10% Assist in oversight of Milwaukee Zoo (MCZ) and zoo pathology resident.
5% University responsibilities that include: teaching labs as needed; select agent necropsies done for investigators as needed; teaching tissue collection classes and working with individuals (graduate students and investigators) requesting pathology consultation and serving as a resource for graduate students and investigators for pathology and research related information and expertise for grants and research projects.

Additional Information:

Candidate should be familiar with lab animal diseases/pathology and have knowledge of research techniques. Desirable for candidate to be versed in select agent rules. Must be able to be certified in select agent use.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type: Academic Staff
Department(s): GRAD/RES ANIM RESOURC
Full time salary rate: Minimum $50,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term: This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent: 50% - 100%
Anticipated begin date: SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
Number of positions: 1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: SEPTEMBER 05, 2008

HOW TO APPLY:

Application materials should include a letter of interest with reference to how the candidate meets the required qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names and telephone numbers of three references.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57535 to

Annette Gendron-Fitzpatrick Phone: 608-262-1239
396 Enzyme Institute TTY: 608-263-2473
1710 University Ave Fax: 608-265-2698
Madison WI 53726-4087 Email: gendron@rarc.wisc.edu