Faculty Position - Department of Pathology, Comparative Pathologist

Responsibilities

• Conduct histopathologic, immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, and morphometric evaluations of tissue samples from preclinical basic and translational research studies spanning diverse fields such as oncology, hematology, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease.
• Advise investigators on the effective application of microscopy, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and digital pathology/image analysis to elucidate disease mechanisms.
• Integrate findings across experimental systems and species to explain disease pathophysiology in animal models and interpret the translational relevance of comparative pathology observations.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and standardize multiplex in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry protocols for novel targets and biomarkers.
• Cook up with research investigators, pathology colleagues, and specialized shared resources, including the Center for Spatial Omics, the Cell and Tissue Imaging Center, and the Center for In Vivo Imaging and Therapeutics, to advance collaborative projects.
• Contribute to the scientific literature through publication of collaborative research findings and case reports in peer-reviewed journals.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD or an equivalent degree;
• board certification in anatomic pathology by the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the European College of Veterinary Pathologists;
• exceptional interpersonal, technical, written, and verbal communication skills;
• a demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred

• Training and experience in comparative pathology;
• proficiency with digital pathology and image analysis tools;
• a discovery-oriented approach to collaborative research.