Infectious Disease Veterinarian

Department Overview

The Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

The appointee shall provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.

Function / Duties of Position

• Provide services as assigned by the supervisor in furtherance of the university's missions and goals of teaching, research, patient care, outreach and public service.
• Provision of direct veterinary medical and research support for a nationally recognized research program focused on the development and use of well-characterized nonhuman primates (NHP) as research models for human infectious diseases.
• Participate in all DCM activities and directly support the Infectious Disease NHP Resource (IDR) and ID research at the Oregon National Primate Research Center.

The overall goal of IDR is to enhance the rhesus macaque (and other Macaca species) as a model for investigating viral pathobiology and immunobiology, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and vaccine development relevant to human HIV infection, AIDS-related opportunistic infections and other infectious diseases.

collection of blood samples,

comprehensive management and specialized technical services necessary for conducting complex NHP infectious disease protocols;

Required Qualifications

Additional Details

Benefits

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.