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About the role

The Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (AVDL), College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA invites applications for a full-time Veterinary Microbiologist with a keen interest in and enthusiasm for diagnostic microbiology and molecular biology. This is a twelve-month faculty position and can be either clinical (non-tenure) or tenure track with appointment at the level of assistant, associate, or full professor in a fully accredited diagnostic laboratory and NAHLN member.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the overall operations of the Bacteriology/Mycology, and Molecular Diagnostics sections in the AVDL.
• Contribute to laboratory, college, and university governance through participation in laboratory quality control/quality assurance program and service on various committees.
• Contribute to the profession through participation in professional organizations and the peer-review journal process.
• Conduct research toward development of innovative diagnostic assays for infectious and non-infectious diseases of animals and humans.
• Validate the new assays and make them ready for specific diagnostic applications.
• Collaborate with faculty within and outside the AVDL toward developing new assay platforms and methodologies.
• Teach graduate, professional, and undergraduate level courses offered by the Department of Infectious Diseases and/or Department of Pathology.

Requirements

• Candidates must have a PhD in microbiology or related field.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a DVM or equivalent degree and with 1-2 years of experience working in a diagnostic laboratory.
• Candidates with board certification with the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists, American Board of Medical Microbiology or equivalent or eligibility to take the board examination would be preferred.
• 1 – 2 years of supervisory experience related to managing a team of diagnostician(s), staff and/or research personnel would be a plus.
• A commitment to diagnostic services, research, and training new technicians/residents/students is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a PhD in microbiology or related field.
• Additional Requirements: For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, please see the University of Georgia’s Guidelines for Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure. For information about the requirements for appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor, please see the University of Georgia’s Guidelines for Appointment and Promotion of Clinical Faculty.

Skills

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment.

Benefits

• Retirement plan: TRS or ORP.
• Benefits Eligibility: Benefits eligible.

Pay

• Salary, rank, and terms of appointment will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Schedule

• Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.).
• Tenure Status: Tenure Track Negotiable.