RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITION IN THE COMPARATIVE INTERNAL MEDICINE LABORATORY AND
COMPARATIVE ONCOLOGY LABORATORY
MU’s Department of Veterinary Medicine & Surgery
Columbia, MO
The University of Missouri (MU), College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) seeks applications for a research associate
faculty position in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery. The successful candidate will be expected to
contribute to the CVM's overall goals through collaborative research and management of immunology-related
projects of large animal species/companion animals in the Comparative Internal Medicine Laboratory and the
Comparative Oncology Laboratory and tissue banking activities for the Canine Comparative Oncology and Genomics
Consortium. He/she may be expected to supervise other laboratory personnel including technicians, fellows, and
undergraduate, graduate and professional students.
Qualifications include a PhD in immunology or a closely related field. The successful candidate will have experience in
laboratory techniques including (but not limited to) flow cytometry, ELISA/ELISPOT, Real-time PCR, western blot, light
and fluorescence microscopy and cell culture. Prefer experience handling laboratory animals. The competitive
candidate will have experience in use of computer software for flow cytometric analysis, primer design, real-time PCR
quantification analysis, Microsoft Office, and statistical analysis. The successful applicant will be able to perform
literature searches to identify and implement new laboratory techniques. Applicants should be prepared to
demonstrate good organizational and communication/instructional skills. Applicants will be expected to adapt
existing protocols or develop de novo immunologic assays that can be used in the assessment of a variety of
spontaneous and induced immune-mediated, neoplastic or immunodeficiency disorders of companion animals.
Applicants should be prepared to prove eligibility to be employed in this position in accordance with all applicable
laws.
Candidates will be assessed based upon educational and professional achievement. Research experience,
communication skills, organizational skills, ability to develop and troubleshoot immunologic assays, experience
working effectively in diverse environments and letters of reference will all be considered in selection of a candidate.
The potential for the candidate to succeed within the framework of the Comparative Internal Medicine Laboratory
and the Comparative Oncology Laboratory will also be assessed.
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including
medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University
benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
http://www.umsystem.edu/ums/departments/hr/benefits/.
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If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:
Carol Reinero, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), PhD
Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Director, Comparative Internal Medicine Laboratory
reineroc@missouri.edu
OR
Jeffrey Bryan, DVM, MS, PhD, DACVIM(Oncology)
Associate Professor, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
Director, Comparative Oncology Laboratory
bryanjn@missouri.edu
University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine
Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
900 E. Campus Drive
Columbia, MO, 65211
Phone: (573-882-7821) Fax: (573-884-5444)
Applications will be reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified.
Interested candidates should go to http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic/index.php to apply online. Search
for Job Opening ID 10799. Please be prepared to submit a letter stating professional interests and career goals, a
curriculum vitae, transcript(s) and contact information including email addresses for three references.
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